வினைத்திறனான பாடசாலை முகாமைத்துவ செயற்பாட்டில் கல்வி முகாமைத்துவத் தகவல் முறைமையின் முக்கியத்துவம்

Abstract

This study was conducted to explore the importance of documenting information through the Education Management Information System (EMIS). To achieve this, 15 schools from the Manmunai West Educational Division in the Batticaloa West Education Zone have been selected using a 50% quota sampling. The research sample includes principals, SMC (School Management Committee) members, SDEC (School Development and Education Committee) members, and teachers. All principals and SMC members were selected purposefully, while the SDEC members comprise parents, former students, teachers, and the Zonal Education Representative. Additionally, 60 students (4 from each school), 15 teachers, 15 parents, and 15 former students were selected based on a random sampling method. The Zonal Director of Education has also been selected to use a vision-based model, resulting in a comprehensive sample for the study. Teachers were selected as both male and female, with 85 candidates selected through a simple random sampling method based on a 4:1 ratio. Data was collected using research tools such as questionnaires, interview forms, focus group discussion forms, and observation forms. The data was analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods with MS EXCEL, and the results were presented in suitable tables and graphs. The findings revealed that information management activities in the schools are not conducted consistently. There is a lack of personnel competent in information technology and inadequate computer facilities. Additionally, the management activities in the schools are not based on up-to-date information. The study highlighted the importance of documenting school-related information through EMIS and provided recommendations for improving school management activities.