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Liberalization of Primary Education and Examination Malpractice in Mbarara City North, Western Uganda.
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2024) Ntare Denis; Enock Barigye; Judith Arinaitwe
The study examined the relationship between liberalization of primary education and examination mal practice in Mbarara City North. The study was guided by the following objectives; i) to assess the ways of liberalization of primary education in primary schools of Mbarara City North. ii) to examine the forms of examination Malpractices in primary schools of Mbarara City North. iii) to establish the relationship between liberalization of education and examination mal practice in primary schools of Mbarara City North. This study adopted a correlation research design. The study population comprised of the City Inspector of School, City Education Officer, School Management Committee, Headteachers, Teachers, and p.6 Pupils that sat for p.7 external promotional exams and currently in primary seven. The sample size of 468 was used. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling was employed to sample respondents. Data collection methods were self-administered questionnaires and interview guides. Data was analysed by both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The findings on objective 1 underscore several factors contributing to the enhancement of the teaching and learning process like quality of the school environment, availability of resources, consistent pupil attendance, and parental contributions all play significant roles in fostering a conducive learning atmosphere. The findings on objective 2 suggest that examination malpractices were prevalent in primary schools in form of examination leakage, external assistance provided to pupils, corrupt practices involving stakeholders and examination officials, hiring others to take exams, invigilators extending extra time, and answer sheet substitution during examinations. These results underscore with substantial agreement that examination leakage, external assistance to pupils, corrupt practices involving stakeholders and officials, hiring proxies for exams, extending extra time, and answer sheet substitution are occurring, it's clear that the integrity of assessments is compromised. Findings on objective 3 revealed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.234, p < 0.01) between the liberalization of primary education and examination malpractice in Mbarara City North primary schools highlights the importance of a balanced approach to educational reform. Recommendations to the study were Strengthen examination security measures, Promote ethical conduct and integrity, Enhance monitoring and surveillance, Standardize examination procedures, Strengthen accountability mechanisms, Foster a culture of academic integrity, Conduct comprehensive impact assessments, Integrate integrity into reform strategies and Continuous review and adaptation
Relationship between Community Involvement and Protection of Girl Child against Sexual Abuse:
(American Research Journal of Humanities & Social Science (ARJHSS), 2024) Karetwa Michael Kahigiriza; Denis Kintu; Judith Arinaitwe; Enock Barigye
The study was about Community Involvement and Protection of the Girl Child against Sexual Abuse: A Case Study of Selected Primary Schools in Mbarara City South. The study aims to identify different forms of girl child sexual abuse in Mbarara City South, explore different ways of community involvement in the protection of the girl child against sexual abuse, and establish the relationship between community involvement and protection of the girl child against sexual abuse in Mbarara City South. The study used cross-sectional research design. The study targets head teachers, PTA members, teachers, community leaders, and pupils, with a total of 180 respondents. The study findings examined the various forms of girl child sexual abuse in Mbarara City South, the study reveals alarming instances of physical abuse, overt exposure to sexual content in schools, verbal abuse, exploitation, grooming, and even cases of human trafficking. The gravity of these findings underscores the immediate need for targeted interventions, emphasizing the importance of early recognition, community vigilance, and comprehensive strategies to address both online and offline abuse. The findings highlight crucial strategies for community involvement in protecting girl children against sexual abuse. Education and awareness campaigns, financial and material support to schools, community watch programs, guidance and counseling for teachers, and evaluation and improvement initiatives emerge as key components of an effective community-based approach. These strategies collectively contribute to creating a supportive environment, fostering awareness, and encouraging active participation in initiatives aimed at preventing and addressing girl child sexual abuse. The study concludes that community involvement plays a crucial role in protecting the girl child against sexual abuse in Mbarara City South. The findings demonstrate a moderately strong positive correlation between community engagement and initiatives aimed at safeguarding girls, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness, education, and mobilization efforts. Recommendations include developing strategies to enhance community engagement by addressing identified gaps, such as targeted communication campaigns, community forums, and incentives to encourage active participation in initiatives related to girl child protection. Empowering community leaders through capacity- building programs is also recommended to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead and support community-wide efforts against girl child sexual abuse.
Salary Disparity and Effectiveness of Teachers in Government Aided Secondary Schools of Bukanga County, Isingiro District
(Bishop Stuart University, 2024) Benon, Baraire; Enock Barigye; Ronald Bahati
The study assessed the effect of salary disparity on the effectiveness of science teachers compared to arts teachers of government aided Secondary Schools in Bukanga County, Isingiro district. Objectives of the study were; i) examine the effect of salary disparity on the effectiveness of Science teachers in government aided secondary schools of Bukanga County, Isingiro District. ii)examine the effect of salary disparity on the effectiveness of Art teachers in government aided secondary schools of Bukanga County, Isingiro District.iii) establish the difference in the effectiveness of science teachers compared to arts teachers in government aided secondary schools of Bukanga County, Isingiro District. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study population included head teachers, deputy head teachers, directors of studies, science and arts teachers of government aided secondary schools. The appropriate sample size of this study was 126 respondents. The study adopted two sampling techniques namely purposive sampling and stratified random sampling. The study employed questionnaires, focused group discussions and documentary review. Qualitative and quantitative data were analysed. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS where T-Test for independent samples was computed to establish if difference in the effectiveness of science and arts teachers was statistically significant. The results from field indicate no statistical significant difference in the effectiveness between science and arts teachers. The T-Test for Independent Samples reveals that when equal variances are not assumed, the results remain consistent (t (81.986) = 1.175, p = 0.244). Overall, these findings suggest that there is no statistically significant difference in the effectiveness of the science teachers compared to arts teachers, regardless of whether equal variances are assumed or not. The group statistics for teacher effectiveness ratings in science and arts subjects with science mean effectiveness rating of 3.36 and arts mean effectiveness rating is slightly higher at 3.84, with a similar standard deviation of 0.45 and standard error of 0.07. This indicates that, on average, arts teachers were rated slightly higher in effectiveness compared to their counterparts teaching science subjects. The study recommends to implement a comprehensive review of the salary structure for teachers in government-aided secondary schools, develop specialized training programs for science teachers to enhance their effectiveness in various teaching aspects, explore opportunities for cross training between science and arts teachers and implement targeted performance improvement plans for science teachers based on the identified areas of lower effectiveness