International Journal of Human Research and Social Science Studies

This study explores the availability of school development projects in public secondary schools in Sumbawanga Municipality, Tanzania, from 2017 to 2023. This study was guided by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This study used a quantitative approach to gather and analyze numerical data from a sample of 253 teachers in Sumbawanga Municipality, selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that teachers share a common understanding of school development projects, which enhances effective implementation and collaboration. Key infrastructure such as classrooms, toilets, and dining halls were found to significantly improve the learning environment, though challenges persist in areas like teacher housing and dormitories. To address these gaps, the study recommends increased investment in teachers’ housing, expansion of dormitory projects, improved implementation of dining halls, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the sustainability and success of future school development initiatives.

School Development Projects, Public Secondary Schools, Classroom Projects, Toilet Projects, Dining Halls, Laboratory, Teachers Houses, and Dormitories

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