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Alumni Engagement and Ordinary-Level Students' Academic Performance in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Sheema Municipality
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2024) Adrine Kyorimpa; Dr. Irene Aheisibwe; Dr. Donah Asiimire
The study aimed to assess Alumni Engagement in ordinary-level students' Academic Performance in Government-aided Secondary Schools in Sheema municipality. The study employed a descriptive research design. The target population was 6 headteachers from 6 secondary schools, 92 teachers, 6 Alumni, Municipal Education Officer (MEO) and Municipal Inspector of Schools (MIS). A sample of 106 respondents was considered for the study from 6 Secondary schools. The study employed interviews and questionnaires as data collection methods. The study considered both qualitative and quantitative methods of data analysis. The study findings revealed that alumni engagement influences the postings and employment of teachers in specialised disciplines, organising training workshops and award ceremonies, developing mentoring avenues, organising inspirational talks, managing student discipline and conducting seminars with students. The study recommendations were the establishment of alumni-sponsored programmes aimed at collaboration with alumni networks to create mentorship programmes, diversification of alumni engagement activities beyond traditional events by leveraging technology, encouraging alumni participation in school improvement projects, such as infrastructure upgrades, and extracurricular activity support, to foster a sense of ownership and investment in the school's development.
Alumni Engagement and Ordinary-Level Students' Academic Performance in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Sheema Municipality
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2024) Adrine Kyorimpa; Dr. Irene Aheisibwe; Dr. Donah Asiimire
The study aimed to assess Alumni Engagement in ordinary-level students' Academic Performance in Government-aided Secondary Schools in Sheema municipality. The study employed a descriptive research design. The target population was 6 headteachers from 6 secondary schools, 92 teachers, 6 Alumni, Municipal Education Officer (MEO) and Municipal Inspector of Schools (MIS). A sample of 106 respondents was considered for the study from 6 Secondary schools. The study employed interviews and questionnaires as data collection methods. The study considered both qualitative and quantitative methods of data analysis. The study findings revealed that alumni engagement influences the postings and employment of teachers in specialised disciplines, organising training workshops and award ceremonies, developing mentoring avenues, organising inspirational talks, managing student discipline and conducting seminars with students. The study recommendations were the establishment of alumni-sponsored programmes aimed at collaboration with alumni networks to create mentorship programmes, diversification of alumni engagement activities beyond traditional events by leveraging technology, encouraging alumni participation in school improvement projects, such as infrastructure upgrades, and extracurricular activity support, to foster a sense of ownership and investment in the school's development
CLINICAL SUPERVISION AND TEACHERS’ PREPARATION FOR TEACHING IN UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION SCHOOLS OF MBARARA CITY IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023) Nkwasiibwe, Wilber; Barigye, Enock; Tibanyendera, Basil
This study determined the relationship between clinical supervision and teachers’ preparation for teaching. It employed a cross sectional research design where a quantitative approach was used. The researcher used a sample size of 268 respondents. The study findings showed a strong positive statistically significant relationship between clinical supervision and teachers’ preparation (r =0.913**, p = 0.004). It was concluded that there is a significant relationship between clinical supervision and teachers’ preparation for teaching in Universal Primary Education Schools of Mbarara City. The government and the Ministry of Education and Sports should provide policy guidelines and clinical supervision materials to all the head teachers to facilitate the implementation of clinical supervision by head teachers in Universal Primary Education Schools
CULTURAL ATTACHMENT AND INTENTION TO DROP OUT OF SCHOOL IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KAZO DISTRICT
(Bishop stuart university, 2022-07) ROBERT, AGUME
The study investigated the relationship between cultural attachment and intention to dropout of school among children in primary schools in Kazo district. It was guided by three research objectives, which included; 1) To establish the level of cultural attachment among children in Primary schools in Kazo District; 2) To establish the level of intention to dropout of child is in Primary schools in Kazo District; and 3)To establish the relationship between cultural attachment and intention to dropout of school among children in Primary schools in Kazo District. Two questions; 1) What is the level of cultural attachment among children in Primary schools in Kazo District? 2) What is the level of intention to dropout of children in Primary schools in Kazo District and a hypothesis; The researcher employed different techniques to select participants. Children were selected by using simple random sampling. Under this, the researcher first used stratified sampling by dividing teachers and children according to gender. After this, fish bowl method was used to get equal number of respondents from different gender strata (Botev & Ridder, 2017).Selection of head teachers and the DEO were selected using purposive sampling technique because they have key information concerning cultural attachment and the intention to dropout of school in respective schools. There is no relationship between cultural attachment and intention to dropout of school among children in Primary schools in Kazo District guided the study. The researcher used a cross - sectional survey design in the primary schools in Kazo district. The study population was conducted among 209 participants, including 201 children, a District Education Officer and 7 head teachers. The study findings showed that low cultural attachment and intention to dropout of school among children in primary schools in Kazo district and children no statistically significant relationship between them (p = .242). It was concluded that cultural attachment and drop out intention were actually low with limited relationship between them. Strategies to keep cultural attachment and intentions to dropout low such as free education are paramount
Depictions of School Life in Barbara Kimenye's Moses Series
(BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY, MBARARA., 2024) Rugyenga Manzi Gordon
The study investigated how school life is depicted in selected texts authored by Barbara Kimenye in her Moses Series namely: Moses; Moses and Mildred; Moses in Trouble and Moses in a Muddle. The study’s justification was that despite the centrality of school life in shaping character and personality in society, little research has been done in this area using Barbara Kimenye’s works. The study’s major objective was to find out how school life is depicted in selected novellas written by Barbara Kimenye and how these depictions are realised in terms of language and style. The two specific objectives were: to explore the dynamics of student characterisation in Barbara Kimenye’s Moses series and to establish the relationship between the students and school administration as represented in Barbara Kimenye’s Moses series; and the implications of these relationships to the running of contemporary schools. The study adopted a qualitative research design in order to explain the character attributes of student characters and how these attributes contribute to their interactions among themselves and the school administration. Data was collected through close reading of the selected texts using selective tools developed or adapted for that purpose. The subject matter of each selected text was analysed using Reader Response Criticism, with the researcher playing the role of the actual reader, to establish the possible interpretation of the texts. The results indicate that Kimenye uses humour and empathy in first person narratology to raise serious issues of student welfare and school administration. The behaviour of the student characters is depicted as troublesome but not overtly violent. The relationship between students and school administration is depicted as unpleasant, judged from the reader’s point of view, with Mr. Karanja as the only model of good professional conduct and practice. Measured against the provisions of Basic Requirements and Minimum Standards, Mukibi’s Educational Institute for the Sons of African Gentlemen is depicted as lacking in most aspects and can be used as a case study of undesirable practices and situations in school. The study recommends that Barbara Kimenye’s Moses Series be included on the schools Literature set books for secondary schools to encourage as many students as possible to read the books so that they can be able to judge the impact of their own behaviour on their learning as well as appreciate the physical, human and learning environments that their schools are able to provide. It also recommends that Moses series be acted out into plays to benefit students who have a poor reading culture, and even those who are out of school.
Distribution of Self-Study Materials and Home Learning Among Secondary School Students in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023-01-25) Beatrace, Nahurira
The study assesses the contribution of self-study materials on home learning among secondary school students in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South. Objectives of the study included; to examine the extent to which self-study materials were distributed to secondary school students, to assess the effectiveness of home learning, and to establish the relationship between distribution of self-study materials and home learning among secondary school students. The researcher used a cross sectional research designs. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. The population of the study comprised of Mbarara City Inspector of Schools, Mbarara City Education Officer, Students, Headteachers, Director of Studies, Chairperson LC1 and parents. A sample size of 311 respondents participated in the study. The study findings found out that the extent to which self-study materials were distributed to secondary school students in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South was low. The study findings found out that the effectiveness of home learning in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South was bad. The study findings found out that there is a statistically significant relationship between distribution of self-study materials and home learning at p =0.000. It was concluded that there was poor distribution of self-study materials in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South. There was ineffectiveness of home learning in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South was good. Distribution of self-study materials was associated with home learning. It was recommended that the government should always self study materials in time. This will enable students to keep motivate while learning from home during holidays. The parents should guide their children on how to use study materials distributed. This will enable effective utilization of study materials. The government should ensure that the study materials distributed are effectively utilized by students. This can be implemented through sensitization on mass media like radios, TVs, Newspapers, among others.
Distribution of Self-Study Materials and Home Learning Among Secondary School Students in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South
(Bishop Stuart University, 2022-09) Beatrace, Nahurira
The study assesses the contribution of self-study materials on home learning among secondary school students in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South. Objectives of the study included; to examine the extent to which self-study materials were distributed to secondary school students, to assess the effectiveness of home learning, and to establish the relationship between distribution of self-study materials and home learning among secondary school students. The researcher used a cross sectional research designs. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. The population of the study comprised of Mbarara City Inspector of Schools, Mbarara City Education Officer, Students, Headteachers, Director of Studies, Chairperson LC1 and parents. A sample size of 311 respondents participated in the study. The study findings found out that the extent to which self-study materials were distributed to secondary school students in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South was low. The study findings found out that the effectiveness of home learning in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South was bad. The study findings found out that there is a statistically significant relationship between distribution of self-study materials and home learning at p =0.000. It was concluded that there was poor distribution of self-study materials in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South. There was ineffectiveness of home learning in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South was good. Distribution of self-study materials was associated with home learning. It was recommended that the government should always self study materials in time. This will enable students to keep motivate while learning from home during holidays. The parents should guide their children on how to use study materials distributed. This will enable effective utilization of study materials. The government should ensure that the study materials distributed are effectively utilized by students. This can be implemented through sensitization on mass media like radios, TVs, Newspapers, among others.
The Effectiveness of Home Learning Among Secondary School Students in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2022) Beatrace, Nahurira; Enock, Barigye; Basil, Tibanyendera
The study assesses the effectiveness of home learning among secondary school students in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South. The researcher used a cross-sectional research design. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. The population of the study comprised the Mbarara City Inspector of Schools, Mbarara City Education Officer, Students, Headteachers, Director of Studies, Chairperson LC1, and parents. A sample size of 311 respondents participated in the study. The study findings found that the effectiveness of home learning in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South was bad. It was concluded that there was the ineffectiveness of home learning in Nyakayojo Mbarara City South. It was recommended that the government should always distribute self-study materials on time. This will enable students to keep motivated while learning from home during holidays. The government should ensure that the study materials distributed are effectively utilised by students. This can be implemented through sensitisation on mass media like radios, TVs, and Newspapers, among others
Enhancing Stakeholder Collaboration for Educational Inclusion of Children in Street Situations in Kampala District, Uganda
(The Educator, 2023) Annah, Atuhaire; Ronald, Bahati; Atukunda, Gershom; Jonah, Nyaga Kindiki; Namubiru, Proscovia; Kyohairwe, Stella; sekamatte, David
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number four target five seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination in education for marginalized groups and vulnerable groups like street children. However, their inclusion in mainstream education has not been explored. Literature acknowledges collaboration among stakeholders as vital for reflection of practices and knowledge exchange and also used as a strategy to foster creativity and innovation necessary for effective implementation of inclusive education. This study explored perceptions of selected stakeholders towards collaboration as a strategy for enabling inclusion of children in street situations in mainstream education and how such collaboration can be enhanced. A qualitative approach was adopted selecting Kampala as a case. Five officials from government and Non- governmental organizations were selected purposively to participate in this study. The data was generated using semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically. Respondents perceived collaboration as key to effectively include children in street situations in education. However, there were less meaningful relationships amongst stakeholders and majority of them were not performing their roles regarding the education of a child. The participants’ experiences of collaborative practices revealed barriers that hindered their partnership regarding the educational inclusion of children in street situations. The study thus concluded that collaboration can be enhanced through a multi-sectorial approach that brings all actors on board in planning and implementation of education inclusion of children in street situations. The study, therefore, recommended that the government should strengthen collaborative practices amongst stakeholders through policy formulation, sensitization and allocation of funds to implement a well-designed educational program based on the learning needs of children in street situations. These findings are of great importance to the Ministry of Education, Head teachers, teachers, Non-Governmental Organizations and other government bodies responsible for the welfare of children in street situations in planning and policy formulation, guidance for including children in street situations in mainstream education so that they gain from the efforts of inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
The Forms and Causes of Domestic Violence as Depicted in The Burdens and Black Mamba by John Ruganda
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2023) Joan, Turyahebwa
This paper examines the forms and causes of domestic violence in John Ruganda’s The Burdens (1972) and Black Mamba (1973). It is set to bring out how domestic violence affects characters in the plays and as well as people in society since it is a prevalent act in the universe. This paper establishes that domestic violence occurs in many forms, including physical aggression or assault (hitting, kicking, biting, shoving, restraining, kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, trespassing, harassment) or threats thereof; sexual abuse, emotional abuse, controlling or domineering, intimidation, stalking, passive covert abuse (neglect), and economic deprivation. John Ruganda’s The Burdens expresses most forms of violence but physical assault stands out. The second issue is to establish the causes of domestic violence as explored in the two plays by John Ruganda. This paper has discovered that the bit of culture that accentuates domestic violence is inheritance. Black Mamba has a twist as far as the economic factors play a role in the cause of domestic violence. Economic factors are found to play a significant role in the causes of domestic violence. These factors include women’s economic dependence on men, limited access to cash and credit, discriminatory laws regarding inheritance, property rights, use of communal lands and maintenance after divorce or widowhood, limited access to employment in formal and informal sectors, and limited access to education and training for women. The legal causes include lesser legal status of women either by written law or by practice, inheritance, the legal definition of rape and domestic abuse, low level of legal literacy among women, and insensitive treatment of women and girls.
A FRAGILE AND DIVISIVE UNITY OVER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CURRICULUM IN UGANDA
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023) Mwesigwa, Fred Sheldon
Although Uganda is legally defined as a secular state, it is one of the most ‘religious’ nations in the world in terms of its rich religious though mostly volatile history and current record numbers of religious adherents compared to those who describe themselves as atheists or agnostics. The introduction of Islam, Anglican and Roman Catholic religious belief systems in Uganda ushered in an era of competition for converts which inevitably led to conflicts, including religious wars. Formal Education, mainly through missionary education, centered on promoting denominational identity and despite government efforts to legislate on the need for religious education to address the first national goal of education of ‘promoting national unity and harmony’, the Christian Religious Education (CRE) and the Islamic Religious Education (IRE) curriculum have largely remained catechetical and not dialogical, which compounds the already existing tensions between members of different religious denominations as illustrated by interviews done in schools. There is a need to review the curriculum to address the gaps cited in this article that seeks to address the multi-religious composition of schools and society to safeguard against religious tension and conflict which are proving to be endemic
Human Resource Development Practices and Job Performance of Academic Staff of Bishop Stuart University
(ERRCD Forum, 2024-07) Arinaitwe, Judith; Mwesigye, Adrian; Tibanyendera, Basil
This study examined human resource devel- opment practices and their impact on academic staff per- formance. Specifically, it investigated whether training, promotion, job enrichment and organisational policies significantly influence the job performance of academic staff. The study surveyed 158 academic staff members at Bishop Stuart University in Uganda using a quantitative approach and a correlational research design. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings revealed that job en- richment and organisational policies had a positive and significant impact on academic staff performance. In con- trast, training had a negative but significant influence on academic staff performance, and promotion had a posi- tive but insignificant influence on the job performance of academic staff. The study concluded that effective human resource practices, specifically job enrichment and organ- isational policies, play a crucial role in enhancing aca- demic staff performance. However, limited training op- portunities hindered the performance of academic staff. Furthermore, unsatisfactory promotion practices mini- mally contribute to the job performance of academic staff. The study recommended that university managers imple- ment human resource development practices, namely job enrichment, organisational policies, training, and promotion, to promote job performance
ICT SKILLS OF POST-GRADUATE STUDENT TEACHERS AT BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023) Twebaze, Richard
This paper was based on a study carried out among 50 Post Graduate student teachers pursuing a Masters or Post Graduate diploma course in Education. The findings showed that 76% of the participants rated their ICT skills as either low or moderate. While the majority rated themselves highly on word processing, the majority had little or no knowledge on the use of ICT to analyse research data. It is recommended that universities should include a compulsory course unit on research data analysis using ICT. It is further recommended that serving teachers should be given in-service training courses to enable them improve their ICT skills in order to meet the demands of the 21st century.
Information and Communications Technology Utilization and Records Management in Secondary Schools in Sheema District Southwestern Uganda
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023-05) Patience, Kyoshabire
The study was about the relationship between data and communications innovation utilization and records administration in auxiliary schools in Sheema Locale, Southwestern Uganda. It was guided by the taking after goals: to set up the level of utilization of ICT, to decide quality of records overseen in auxiliary schools of Sheema Locale, and to decide the relationship between ICT utilization and records administration in auxiliary schools. A add up to test of 10 schools (five private auxiliary schools and five government helped auxiliary schools), 10 head instructors, 10 ICT chairmen was chosen utilizing purposive testing. Twenty (20) records authorities and 100 instructors were chosen utilizing basic irregular inspecting. The analyst utilized surveys and meet strategies of information collection. Quantitative information from the field was handled and analyzed utilizing Factual Bundle for Social Researchers (SPSS v20). Subjective information from interviews was analyzed descriptively and data displayed within the story shape. The consider discoveries found that the level of utilization of ICT in auxiliary schools of Sheema Locale was tall at an in general cruel 3.77. The think about discoveries found that the quality of records overseen in auxiliary schools of Sheema Locale was great, with an in general cruel 3.80. The study found that the relationship coefficient was 0.290 which shows that there's a positive relationship between ICT utilization and records administration in many secondary schools of Sheema Area. The p esteem 0.001 appears that there's a measurably critical relationship between ICT utilization and records administration in auxiliary schools of Sheema Area. Be that as it may, the consider found that a few schools in Sheema Locale don't have ICT apparatuses and others have few of which are not adequately utilized. It was concluded that there was a tall level of utilization of ICT in auxiliary schools of Sheema Locale. It was moreover concluded that the degree to which records are overseen in auxiliary schools of Sheema Area was tall. It was too concluded that a few auxiliary schools of Sheema Locale don't utilize /have ICT devices. It was assist concluded that there was a measurably critical relationship between ICT utilization and records administration in numerous auxiliary schools of Sheema Locale. Subsequently changes in ICT utilization were related with changes within the quality of records administration. It was suggested that the government ought to give ICT apparatuses to all auxiliary schools. This will improve the selection of the innovation frameworks for legitimate administration of records in schools
Learners’ Classroom Engagement and Upper Primary Learners’ Achievement in English in selected primary Schools of Bukoto West, Lwengo district
(Bishop Stuart University, 2024) Annet Busingye
Effective learners’ class room engagement determines learners’ achievement in most case as this has been studied and confirmed by many researchers. This study looked at how the learners’ class room engagement is related to the learners’ achievement in selected upper Primary schools in Bukoto West, Lwengo District. It was anchored on specific objectives of; examining the level of learners’ engagement in primary school, assessing learners’ achievement in primary schools and finally testing the hypothesis that; there is no statistically significant relationship between class engagement and learners’ achievement in primary schools. The study adopted a correlational research design with both quantitative and qualitative approach of data collection and analysis. Participants were selected using simple random sampling and others using purposive sampling. Questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data from respondent where all ethical considerations were fully observed and considered in this study. The present undertaking found out that the level of learners engagement in their class rooms are very high and that this helps them to understand and conceptualize more what they are being taught by their teachers, the study also found out that learners in upper primary school achieve better grades(D1-D2) in good numbers in end of term exams compared to beginning of term and mid- term exams, the study also revealed that there is a strong positive relationship between learners’ class room engagement and upper primary Learners’ Achievement in English in selected primary Schools. This led to the rejection of the null hypothesis of the study. The study concluded that; primary school learners engage more in their classrooms and this helps them to understand more what their teacher teaches following the new curriculum which is learner centered to create innovation and creativity as part of practicability, learners’ achievement is based on the time of assessment whereby the learners pass with good grades at the end of the term compared to the exams that are done at the beginning and in the middle of the term, learners’ class room engagement has a strong positive relationship with learners’ achievement in primary schools
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
Liberalization of Primary Education and Examination Malpractice in Mbarara City North, Western Uganda.
(Bishop Stuart University, 2024) Ntare Denis
x Abstract 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 level of liberalization of primary education in primary schools of Mbarara City North. ii) to examine the level 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
Motivational Practices and Organizational Commitment of Secondary School Teachers in Isingiro District
(BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY, 2024) EARNEST NDINAWE
Different organisations have different ways they attract and motivate their human capital to give all they can for the sake of these organisations. The purpose of this study was therefore to examine the relationship between motivational practices and organisational commitment of secondary school teachers in Isingiro district. It was guided by the following objectives; to assess the motivational practices in secondary schools, to assess indicators of organizational commitment among secondary school teachers, and to examine the relationship between motivational practices and organizational commitment of secondary school teachers. The cross sectional survey design adopted both qualitative and quantitative approaches during data collection and analysis. The study population included district education officers, head teachers and teachers from three selected secondary schools in Isingiro District. Of the target population, 125 respondents participated in the study. The study findings found out that teachers in secondary schools of Isingiro District are given financial motivation with an overall mean score of 3.70. The study findings found out that there is high organizational commitment of secondary school teachers in Isingiro District with an overall mean score of 3.99. The study findings found out that there is a positive correlation between motivational practices and organizational commitment of secondary school teachers in Isingiro District, r = 0.447, n=120, p = 0.000. It was concluded that teachers in secondary schools of Isingiro District are given financial motivation through practices such as salary, pay increments, profits from school projects, payment of extra time worked, and allowances. It was also concluded that there is high organizational commitment of secondary school teachers in Isingiro District, in terms of; cooperation with the head teachers and their fellow teachers, giving reports on time for assignments, accepting duties assigned to them, preparing lesson plans in time, among others. It was further concluded that there is an influence of motivational practices on organizational commitment of secondary school teachers in Isingiro District. Therefore, increase in motivational practices increases organizational commitment and vice versa. It is recommended that the Ministry should develop and implement policies that promote teacher motivation and organizational commitment. Additionally, the Ministry should conduct regular surveys to monitor teacher motivation and organizational commitment, ensuring that teachers' needs are being met and addressed
Occupational Information Knowledge Levels among Secondary School Students in Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2023) Anne, Otwine; Ainamaani, Elvis Herbert; Aheisebwe, Irene; Matagi, Leonsio
Youth unemployment challenge remains a problem in Middle Income and Low-Income Countries (LICs) despite the existence of career guidance and counselling services in schools. A quasi-experiment was conducted in four major secondary schools in southwestern Uganda among students receiving advanced level education. A total of 89 students were enrolled into treatment group, and 72 in control group that were randomly selected. Treatment group received career guidance and counselling sensitisation based occupational in formation contained in National Occupational Information Coordinating Com mittee (NOICC) competencies and indicators (1976). A checklist was mod ified from NOICC competencies and indicators and used to assess students’ occupational information knowledge. Results revealed no significant occupa tional information knowledge difference between treatment and control groups. However, occupational information knowledge gaps were detected in compe tencies for understanding the impact of growth and development, need for positive attitudes toward work and learning, and understanding how societal needs and functions influence the nature and structure of work; and under standing the interrelationship of life roles on career life decisions. Therefore, increasing occupational information sensitisation for students in schools fo cusing on current changing work demands and technology may improve ca reer transition among students and reduce youth unemployment challenge being experienced globally
Parental Monitoring and Engagement of Secondary School Students During Covid-19 Lockdown in Kakoba Ward, Mbarara City South, Uganda
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2023) Twesigye, Mackey; Barigye, Enock; Tibanyendera, Basil
The purpose of this study was to investigate parental monitoring and engagement of secondary school students during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Kakoba ward, Mbarara City, Uganda. The study adopted both descriptive and correlational research designs for data collection and analysis. Information was collected from 93 respondents using a questionnaire and interview guide. The factor analysis of items of parental monitoring data generated three factors: parents’ study monitoring, parents’ network monitoring, and parents’ activeness in the student’s studies. The informants’ views provided more insights into the factors, including timetable, checking on the work covered and giving quiz gave more insights. Factor 1- Parents’ study monitoring mirrored networking with other parents. Factor 2 - Parents’ network monitoring - attending classes with children while Factor 3 - Parents’ activeness in studies. The study rejected the null hypothesis that parental monitoring does not significantly influence the engagement of secondary school students. This calls for the strengthening of the relationship between parental monitoring and engagement of secondary school students.

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