Availability of teaching materials and teachers’ preparedness in the implementation of the lower secondary curriculum in government- aided schools in Mbarara city, South. A descriptive survey study
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Date
2025-06
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Student’s Journal of Health Research Africa
Abstract
Background
The successful implementation of the Lower Secondary Curriculum in government-aided schools depends heavily on
the availability and effective use of relevant teaching and learning materials. The study aimed at investigating the
availability and accessibility of teaching materials in the preparedness of the teachers in the implementation of the
Lower Secondary Curriculum in Government Aided schools in Mbarara City South, Uganda.
Methodology
This study employed a descriptive survey research design, targeting participants including city inspectors of schools,
teachers, headteachers, and directors of studies, with a sample size of 199. Data was collected using questionnaires and
interview guides, analyzed using SPSS for descriptive statistics, and presented thematically.
Results
199 respondents participated in this study, among teachers, 65 (53.7%) were male, while 56 (46.3%) were female,
majority of headteachers (n = 4, 66.7%) and directors of studies (n = 4, 66.7%) were male, with only 2 females (33.3%)
in each of these roles. The findings reported the availability of teaching materials in implementing the Lower Secondary
Curriculum in government-aided schools in Mbarara City South (mean score = 3.90), majority of respondents agreed
with the statement that teaching materials are sufficient for every learner, where 44 (36.4%) strongly agreed, 43 (35.5%)
agreed, and 3 (2.5%) did not give a response. More than half of the respondents, 62 (51.2%), agreed that the computer
laboratory was well equipped, while 27 (22.3%) strongly agreed. However, 19 (15.7%) remained undecided, and only
13 (10.8%) disagreed. Qualitative insights reported the need for increased government funding, retooling of teachers,
and infrastructural improvements.
Conclusion
The systemic challenges, such as inadequate resources and overcrowding, affect curriculum implementation.Recommendation
Stakeholders should prioritize the provision of adequate teaching materials to support effective curriculum adoption
and improve education quality.
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Keywords
Teaching Materials, Teachers’ Preparedness, Lower Secondary Curriculum, Government-Aided Schools, Mbarara City
Citation
https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v5i6.1175