No Child Should be Left Behind: An Evaluation of the TNTS SHSYACAP Intervention Program

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the YACAP Remediation program of SHS Department of Tanza National Trade School. Its main goal is to identify the strength and weaknesses of the program for further improvements. This is a qualitative kind of research. Five students were chosen for interview who undergo YACAP Remediation program last school year 2018-2019. Five teachers and master teachers were also interviewed and the two subject group heads and the principal. The result showed that: 1) The design of the program is not a research base. 2) Students awareness of the program is very weak, 3) teachers are lack of training to conduct remediation and remedial classes, 4) teachers awareness on who will conduct the remediation and/or remedial classes needs to strengthen and,5) lacks teaching materials. According to understood.com (2019) A solid remedial program must 1) a research-based, using proven teaching methods, 2) teach step by step without skipping over content, 3) conducted at the student's pace, 4) offer regular reviews and practice exercises to reinforce learning and practise applying new knowledge, 5)include a way to assess what the students have learned and whether he's ready to move ahead, 5) offer small group instruction to provide for more individual attention.