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    Students’ Library Utilization and Implementation of Lower Secondary Curriculum in Secondary Schools in Rwampara County, Rwampara District
    (BSU, 2024) Mwebembezi Isaac
    Inadequate library resources and utilization in secondary schools in Rwampara County, Rwampara District, are hindering the effective implementation of the lower secondary curriculum, leaving 25% of the curriculum uncovered and affecting students' access to information and learning opportunities. A cross-sectional survey was employed to find out the opinions of the sampled students and teachers. The population included all Secondary School stakeholders in selected Secondary Schools in Rwampara District. The sample comprised 14 School Headteachers, 1 Inspector of Schools, 98 Teachers, 14 School Librarians, and 183 Students. The following data collection instruments were used: interview guide, questionnaire, and document review checklist. Data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Findings revealed that secondary school students were actively engaged with library materials to enhance their critical thinking skills. Findings also revealed that teachers played a pivotal role in this process and leveraged technology to enhance learning experiences. Findings further showed that there was a moderate positive relationship between students’ library utilization and implementation of lower secondary curriculum at (P<0.01). In conclusion, there is a significant positive correlation between students' library utilization and the effective implementation of the Lower Secondary Curriculum in secondary schools in Rwampara County, indicating that improving library utilization can enhance curriculum implementation. It was recommended that the government needs to support the integration of library resources into the Lower Secondary Curriculum by providing adequate funding for libraries. Areas for further research included; assessing the role of school leadership in supporting effective library use and curriculum integration.
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    The Relationship Between Students’ Library Utilization and Implementation of Lower Secondary Curriculum in Secondary Schools of Rwampara County, Rwampara District, Western Uganda
    (International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development-, 2024-08) Mwebembezi Isaac; Basil Tibanyendera; Otwine AnneTweheyo
    The study examined the relationship between students’ library utilization and the implementation of the Lower Secondary Curriculum in Secondary Schools of Rwampara County, Rwampara District. The study employed a cross-sectional survey to find out the opinions of the sampled students and teachers. The study population included all Secondary School stakeholders in selected Secondary Schools in Rwampara District. The study sample comprised 14 School Headteachers, 1 DEO, 98 Teachers, 14 School Librarians, and 183 Students. Data was collected using questionnaire. Data were analyzed quantitatively. The study findings revealed that secondary school students were actively engaged with library materials to enhance their critical thinking skills. The study findings also revealed that teachers played a pivotal role in this process and leveraged technology to enhance learning experiences. The study findings further showed that there was a weak to moderate positive relationship between students’ library utilization and implementation of lower secondary curriculum at (P<0.01).It was concluded that there was a moderate positive relationship between students’ library utilization and the implementation of the Lower Secondary Curriculum. As students engaged more with library resources, there was a slight tendency for curriculum implementation to increase. It was recommended that the government need to support the integration of library resources into the Lower Secondary Curriculum by providing adequate funding for libraries.