Pedagogical Experiences of Bishop Stuart University Students on School Practice about the New Lower Secondary School Curriculum in South Western Uganda
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2023
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The study aimed at documenting pedagogical experiences of Bishop Stuart
University students on school practice about the new lower secondary school
curriculum in southwestern Uganda. A descriptive research design was employed
where 90 students pursuing different programmes in the Faculty of Education,
Arts, and Media Studies in the academic year 2021-2022 were involved in the
study. Probability sampling technique was used. Data was collected using focus
group discussions, documentary analysis, and observation. The findings reveal
effective integration of Information communication technology, addressing
individuality among learners in activities of integration, lack of adequate
instructional resources, need for constant monitoring of learners, lack of finances,
poor attitude, and little training on assessment as major pedagogical challenges.
It is concluded that this approach shall help in the attainment of Uganda’s efforts
to achieve Vision 2040, which is seeing Uganda become a middle-income
country. The study recommends more training on effective integration of ICT,
assessment, evaluation, teacher attitude change, provision of adequate
instructional materials, financing, and constant monitoring. Proper planning for
afternoon sessions so that students are not left redundant is also essential. It is
imperative that teacher training institutions support systems for the proper
adoption of the new curriculum. Individuality among learners in activities of
integration should also be attended to
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Pedagogical Experiences of Bishop Stuart University Students on School
Practice about the New Lower Secondary School Curriculum in South
Western Uganda
Keywords
Pedagogical Experiences, Bishop Stuart University Students, Secondary School Curriculum, South Western Uganda
Citation
https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.6.1.1140