ME 303 SEMINAR QUESTIONS FOR BED PPM THIRD YEAR

THE UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY STUDIES

ME 303: EDUCATIONAL PROJECT, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION

 

SEMINAR QUESTIONS 2010/2011

 

1. With vivid examples, discuss the main categories in the analysis of the education system performance.
   1. Reveal common indicators for each category.
   2. What is the significance of such indicators to project formulation?
2. SWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique for identifying internal Strengths and Weaknesses and external Opportunities and Threats of any organization. Using the University of Dodoma as your case for educational organization, identify perceived Internal Strengths and Weaknesses and external Opportunities and Threats.
3. Explain how the internal processes of the education system in developing countries, particularly in Tanzania have necessitated the need for results-oriented management in education planning.
   1. Explain the evolution of the Management By Objectives (MBO) in organizations.
   2. From the above orientation, explain the application of Management By Objectives (MBO) as a tool of planning and project design.
4. Discuss the relevancy of the 'Education Sector Analysis' in relation to "Factors Influencing Teachers' Requirement" and explain, using proper calculation, how to rationalize their placement and re-allocations.
5. Factors influencing teachers requirement has tempted many curriculum experts and sometime educational planners.
   1. Divert from such temptation as a planner by explaining issues related to teachers' flows using appropriate examples.
   2. Applying problem and objective trees, suggest relevant project title, project justification, and project objectives to handle similar problems in the future.

 

1. One of the criteria for appraising education projects is the 'Feasibility Criteria'. What is the significance of the feasibility conditions of education projects?
2. Education project identification involves collecting available data, visiting schools, and engaging in numerous consultations. Discuss.
3. With reference to education planning and projects implementation:
   1. Discuss the major types of budgets.
   2. Explain the significance of each type in project management.
4. Discuss the main sources of funds in educational financing in Africa, with the main focus in Tanzania.
5. "The major failures in education plan implementation are caused by financial implications. Financial costs are obviously greater for loans, which increases the nation's debt. But even grants have become chronic Trojan of our economy, if they generate excessive future expenditure for the national budget." From the above consideration, discuss the risk of external loans and grants dependence for planning and project implementation in Tanzania.
6. Efforts to improve the quality of education in developing countries have moved from the Single Project Model to Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp). Explain the rationales behind this departure.
7. It is claimed that Dakar Framework, Jomtien Declaration, Salamanca Declaration and MDGs are tentacles of both World Bank and IMF aimed to streamline the tactics of silent colonialism in the name of Globalization. Authenticate.