Impact of Educational Reforms on Academic Performance in Primary Schools (A Case Study of Literacy and Numeracy in Fiji Western Primary Schools)

Abstract

Educational reforms are designed to improve academic achievements for students across the globe and in Fiji. The reforms are implemented in the system by looking at the ability of all the students to access quality education, regardless of gender, race, and disabilities. This research aims to find the impact of education reforms on diverse populations. This research used a mixed-method approach to collect qualitative and quantitative data. The research took place in two phases: firstly, through the interview of teachers and secondly, through the distribution of questionnaires to the selected schools under study. The significant finding of this study is teacher training, which needs attention. These findings have implications for teachers who want to receive professional development sessions and workshops that provide resources to cope with the new educational reforms. Reforms are essential as they improve students’ performance and include all students regardless of disabilities, providing equal opportunities for better performance.