Strategies for Managing Innovative Education Reforms in the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goal in Ilala City, Tanzania
This study aimed to examine strategies for managing innovative educational reforms to achieve Sustainable Development Goal Four (SDG4) in public secondary schools in Ilala City, Tanzania. Guided by Fullan’s Theory of Educational Change, the research used a mixed-methods approach with a convergent parallel design, combining qualitative and quantitative data. A total of 113 participants, including students, teachers, school heads, education officers, and parents, were selected through stratified random and purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, and analyzed using SPSS version 26 for quantitative data and MAXQDA for qualitative thematic analysis. Validity and reliability were Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.8. The study identified key strategies for managing educational innovations: stakeholder engagement, investment in education, monitoring and evaluation, enhancement of educational resources and curriculum, community involvement, and promotion of quality and inclusivity. Effective reform management necessitates collaboration among government, teachers, NGOs, and communities, equitable resource allocation, and adherence to policy guidelines. These findings offer a roadmap for policymakers and educators to enhance innovation management for achieving SDG4 in Tanzania and similar developing contexts. The study concludes that sustainable and inclusive educational change requires strong leadership, participatory governance, continuous professional development, and alignment with national and global education goals.
Keyterm: Strategies, Managing, Innovative Education, Reforms, Sustainable Development Goal.
