Factors Influencing Students’ Success in Academic Performance in Technical Education in Tanzania: Experience from Tanzania Public Service College-Mbeya Campus

Abstract

This study assessed the factors influencing students’ success in academic performance in technical education in Tanzania using the experience from TPSC Mbeya campus. This study adopted a survey research design to find out the factors influencing student’s success in academic performance. The study used quantitative approach whereby the primary data were collected through the use of interviews and questionnaires and secondary data were collected through a critical review of documentary information related to the study. The study found out that among the four broad groups of the factors analyzed, it was revealed that learning facilities, resources and students related factors influenced students’ success in academic performance. The study recommends the improvement of learning facilities and resources, especially the library and the need to ensure there are enough student hostels. Emphasis on the attendance of students in lectures as well as completing their assignments and submitting them on time to their lecturers, and linking what students learn in class and their future development are also recommended.