Strategic Plan Implementation and Physical Development in Day Secondary Schools in Masinga and Yatta Sub-Counties, Machakos County, Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.70619/vol6iss3pp52-61-823Keywords:
Strategy, strategic plan implementation, physical development of schoolsAbstract
The purpose was to assess the impact of implementing the strategic plan on schools' physical development. A mixed-methods research design, employing a convergent parallel approach, was used to provide a comprehensive analysis. Data were collected from principals, teachers, and Board of Management members using questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The findings indicated that the development and implementation of strategic plans explained 33.8% (R2 = .338) of the total variation in the physical development of the schools. The results also revealed an F statistic of 17.373 and a p-value of 0.000<0.05. This implied that the independent variable (the development and implementation of strategic plans) was a good predictor of the dependent variable (the physical development of the schools). The Ministry of Education should standardize guidelines for strategic planning and develop monitoring frameworks to track implementation progress. The government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Education, should streamline policies on schools' strategic planning. In particular, the government should make it mandatory for all schools to have a well-stipulated strategic plan. The Ministry of Education should send representatives to participate in the formulation of the school strategic plans. The Ministry of Education should also develop an evaluation framework to assess implementation progress.
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