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The Contributions of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Toward Effective Curriculum Implementation in Primary Schools within the Mezam Division of the North West Region of Cameroon
Received 8 March 2022, Published 8 March 2022
Abstract
The focus of this paper is to examine the contributions of Non-Governmental Organizations ( NGOs) toward effective Curriculum Implementation in Primary Schools within the Mezam Division. The study population was made up of pupils from primary schools within the Mezam Division. The main objective was to find out the contributions of NGOs toward effective Curriculum Implementation in Primary Schools within the Mezam Division, Northwest Region of Cameroon. The Descriptive Survey Research Design was used in this study .The sample size of 100 pupils was used and the instrument for data collection was a semi structured questionnaire. The stratified random sampling technique was employed to select the sample. Data was collected and analysis done using simple descriptive statistics. In which, frequencies, percentages, bar charts and means were used. The findings of the study revealed that there exists a strong positive impact on curriculum implementation as a result of NGOs contributions of in-service training of teachers, provision of learning and teaching materials, Co-ordination and monitoring of primary education, and support of educational activities.
The researcher recommends that policies should be implemented in order to increase NGO/Schools relationships because they play a great role in curriculum implementation in our schools. Also, NGOs personnel should try to step up their relationships and contributions to schools because this will help implement a better curriculum. Furthermore, educational administrators should develop a prudent style of resources management.
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