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Item Influence of emerging universities in the eastern region of Uganda on the performance of the Islamic University in Uganda.(2000) Kato, HusseinDISSERTATION: This study on the influence of emerging universities in Eastern region on the performance of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) was carried out within the IUIU between 2004 – 2006. The study was prompted by the fact that there have been several Universities and University colleges affiliated to some Universities in the central region of Uganda emerging in the last 10 years. Prior to this the IUIU enjoyed the monopoly of provision of higher education in the eastern region. The emergence of the universities was thought to have had an effect on IUIU that was not clear thus calling for this kind of study. The study adopted a survey research design in which interviews were used to collect data from university managers, Deans and heads of departments in the IUIU. Other interviews were held with members of the education office in Mbale, opinion and civic leaders. More data was collected through the use of questionnaires from students on the tasks that IUIU must focus on, the opportunities that the IUIU has over the emerging universities, the constraints faced by the IUIU and the possible strategies that IUIU could adopt so as to remain popular in the region. The results of the study indicate that while there are a number of tasks that IUIU must focus on, there are more opportunities that the university has over the emerging universities in the eastern region. Among these is the fact that IUIU already has some infrastructure in the place that only needs to be expanded to match with the increasing students’ population. The IUIU has started generating its own internal revenue thereby reducing on the dependence syndrome. It is concluded, from the evidence in the study that IUIU has the potential to remain popular in the region and view the emergence of other universities as a good development since they are not out to compete but to work with others in the development of future human resource for this country. The study recommends that the IUIU needs to review some of its programmes and incorporate in them marketable modules that will enable their graduates to adequately fit in the world of work.Item Challenges facing the education sector in the decentralization process: the case of Sembabule District(2004) Galiwango, Hassan W.DISSERTATION: The current decentralization policy in Uganda originated from the “bush” period (1981-86) when resistance committees were established by the then “rebels” the NRA/M. Following the Mamdani Commission on Local Government system in Uganda whose report was published in 1987, decentralization was launched in 1992, enshrined in the 1995 Constitution and operationalized by the local Governments Act, 1997. One of the functions that were devolved from the central government to the Local Governments was the provision and management of education. In 1997, universal primary education (UPE) was launched with the purpose of providing basic education to all school going children in Uganda. This study “Challenges facing the education sector in the decentralization process” conducted in Sembabule district is and attempt to establish the relationship between decentralization and the delivery and management of the education sector. A number of textbooks, newspapers, reports and journals related to decentralization and education were reviewed and research gaps identified which formed the basis of this study. At practical level a cross section of research was conducted employing both qualitative and quantitative methods. A total of 48 respondents, 8 key informants and three focus group discussions were involved in the generation of primary data.Item The impact of records management on school administration secondary schools of Kumi District.(2005) Okol, CharlesDISSERTATION: The topic of the study “The Impact of Records Management on School Administration Secondary Schools of Kumi District.” The problem the researcher identified, which precipitated the need to undertake this study, was the outcry triggered off by the stakeholders in Kumi district, over the quality of school administration, carried out by headteachers without basic knowledge, skills and training, in record management. In order to investigate into this problem, the researcher, selected the twenty schools for the study through a random sample. The schools were picked from among government aided, private, day and boarding, single sex and mixed secondary schools in Kumi district. The respondents were selected through purposive sampling, drawing five respondents from each school, thus totaling one hundred altogether. Headteachers, were identified as the key informants and were treated to a key informants self-administered questionnaire guide, which yielded the quantitative data required for the study. The other category of respondents were treated to a focus group discussion instrument, which yielded the qualitative data required. The qualitative and quantitative data were coded, analyzed and triangulated. The researcher, employed the chi-square statistical analysis procedure for data analysis, which yielded significant results, calling for the rejection of all the null hypotheses. The researcher finally, discussed the results, relating his findings to those of the authorities quoted in the related literature. In the final analysis, the findings of the study showed that records management had a significant impact on school administration in the sampled secondary schools of study.Item Factors necessitating curriculum reform(Uganda Higher Education Review, 2005) Sengendo, Ahmad K.The only thing that is permanent is change by its very nature, education is a product of changes in society as much as it leads to social change. Educational institutions are social institutions set up and maintained by society's self preservation and perpetually shape the face of the ever changing environment.Item The impact of off-campus rented accommodation on academic performance of students at Uganda College of commerce Tororo(2005) Okongo, WilberforceDISSERTATION: The study investigated the impact of off-campus rented accommodation on academic performance for students at U.C.C – Tororo. It was prompted by the realization that the public seemed very pessimistic about the academic performance of students in the off-campus rented accommodation. A total of 243 respondents were sampled out from a grand number of 480. This constituted of the students whose academic performance in relation to off-campus rented accommodation was the researchers’ main concern, the teaching staff, selected parents and landlords of the rented premises who provided valuable data. A survey was carried out using questionnaire, interviews and physical observation. The information collected was analyzed using cross tabulation, percentages and chi-square. The findings revealed that, off – campus rented accommodation had both positive and negative effects on academic performance of students in U.C.C Tororo. After presentation, interpretation and analysis of data, discussion were made highlighting both agreement and disagreement with literature. The researcher recommended that maintaining and promoting good academic performance of students in U.C.C, Tororo needed a collective and concerted effort by the college, parents, landlords, and the community around.Item An investigation into finances management challenges of private secondary schools in Mbale District.(2005) Wamala, SamuelDISSERTATION: This report is on a study at investigating into the finances and management challenges of private secondary schools in Uganda. The study was conducted from ten-sampled secondary schools in Mbale District in the eastern region of Uganda. The study involved 210 respondents: head teachers, one hundred and one students. The study used self-administered questionnaires and an interview guide as the data collection instruments. A review of the relevant written documents was also done to supplement the primary data. The data collected was presented in frequency counts and score tables with varying percentages calculated. Interpretations and conclusions were made according to the number of occurrences of each item. The study findings based on research questions reveled that there is a vast assortment of financial challenges in the management of private secondary schools in Mbale district. This in turn impacted on the staff and student welfare as well as academic performance. From the study findings, it was recommended that private secondary schools should set up income generating projects so as to supplement on the income from students’ school fees. Effective financial management styles was also a vital component to guarantee success. Areas for further research were also suggested as can be seen in Chapter five.Item The impact of students’ indiscipline on school management in secondary school in Mbale District.(2005) Namakholo Wanalobi F.D. 2005DISSERTATION: This research was conducted to focus on the impact of students’ indiscipline on school management systems in Uganda and in particular Mbale district. The study that aimed at establishing the seriousness of the effects that indiscipline causes on school management systems was prompted by the public concern, especially through mass media, that indiscipline in educational institution has become rampant all over the world. To investigate the problem ten schools were sampled for the study; but to include day, boarding, single sex, mixed, private, government aided, ordinary and advanced level schools. The participants included: 10 head teachers sampled purposively randomly, 50 teachers and 40 members of Board of Governors/parents, Teachers Association randomly selected and 20 student leaders picked purposively randomly. A total of 120 persons participated in the study. The Headteachers were served with a key informants questionnaire guide which yielded quantitative data. Others were treated to the focus group discussion interview guide. Data was collected both quantitatively and qualitatively, coded, analyzed and triangulated. The Chi-square statistical analysis was used and it yielded significant results leading to the ejection of all the null hypotheses. The researcher discussed the results relating the findings to those of the authorities quoted in the literature review. In the final analysis it was found that students’ indiscipline has a strong effect on the smooth running of school management systems in secondary schools in Uganda. The researcher recommended that school administrators need to get more exposure on the challenges exhibited by the increasing indiscipline of students so that they can come up with a common stand on how to deal with them.Item The stakeholders’ perception on the impact of the outreach tutor on classroom instruction in primary schools in Mbale District(2005) Misanga, LawrenceDISSERTATION: The study was carried out to investigate perceptions into the impact of the outreach tutor on classroom instruction in primary school in Mbale District. The objectives of the study were to identify the areas of support by the outreach tutor to the headteachers in the improvement of classroom instruction; to assess the outreach tutor’s support to the teachers in the teaching learning process; to establish the contribution of the outreach tutor in the training of parents and community leaders, and to examine the extent to which the outreach tutors’ support influences pupil academic performance in Primary Leaving Examinations in Mbale district. A descriptive research design was used to sample subjects and collect data from headteachers, deputy headteachers, teachers and chairpersons of school management committees, which comprised of a representative total of 200 subjects. The research instruments used were interviews, questionnaires, focus group discussions and documentary reviews. Data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Findings revealed that there was substantial support to the headteachers in the improvement of classroom instruction particularly training in personnel skills, monitoring and supervision of classroom instruction, ensuring effective delegation, and team work, effective frequent supervision of headteachers for better results and general management of primary schools. It was also revealed that the outreach tutor supports the teachers in the effective teaching methods, curriculum implementation, making of schemes and lesson plans. Further support to teachers includes the development of instructional materials, supervision in implementing continuous assessment of pupils in schools and in guidance and counseling. Other findings revealed that the outreach tutor contributes in the training of the parents and community leaders in improving classroom instruction through planning, implementing school activities, monitoring learner’s performance and supervising school constructions and repairs. To adduce the relationships, quantitative data was used using Spearman’s rank order correlation coefficient, which showed a very strong correlation hence the outreach tutors support influences academic performance in Primary Leaving Examination in Mbale district. In conclusion, the outreach tutor supports the head teachers in various areas in classroom instruction through mentoring, the classroom teachers are supported in the teaching learning process and the parents and community leaders are supported in the activities for improvement of their schools. All the activities done are geared towards improvement of classroom instruction. It was recommend that the Ministry of Education and Sports retains the outreach tutor or the CCT as according to the findings he/she influences the academic performance of the pupils in primary schools. The outreach tutor should continue to be delegated by the Assistant Commissioner for Education (DEO) as a technical advisor in the appointment of school management committee members, the outreach tutor should continue mentoring headteachers on management roles and some other school based activities and the outreach tutor should continue to support the teachers in the teaching/leaning process. However, he/she should be sufficiently facilitated to enable him/her perform even better.Item An investigation into the factors influencing job satisfaction of teachers in selected secondary schools in Mbale town(Islamic university in uganda, 2005-03) Namuganza, MwajumaThis. study was carried out to investigate into the factors influencing job satisfaction of teachers in selected secondary schools, in Mbale town. Satisfaction, related to intrinsic factors (professional development and profession advancement) and extrinsic factors (remuneration, working conditions, supervision and interpersonal relationships) were examined. The instrument used was questionnaire and forty questionnaires were distributed to forty respondents, thirty were returned duly filled, the data collected was analyzed quantitatively by the application of percentages and the chi-square statistical technique. The data collected was to answer three research questions as follows: 1. What are the opinions of teachers about job satisfaction with respect to instructional performance, interpersonal relationships and relationship with administrators, non-teaching tasks, working conditions, remuneration, professional development and career advancement? 2. Is there any difference between male and female teachers in selected secondary schools regarding their job satisfaction? 3. Is there any difference between graduate and non graduate teachers regarding their job satisfaction in selected secondary schools in Mbale town?Item The impact of records management on school administration in secondary schools of Kumi district(Islamic university in uganda, 2005-03) Okol, CharlesThe topic of this study was: - "The Impact or Records Management on School Administration in Secondary schools of Kumi District" The problem the researcher identified, which precipitated the need to undertake this study, was the outcry triggered of by the stakeholders in Kumi district, over the quality of school administration, carried out by head teachers without basic knowledge, skills and training, in records management. In order to investigate into this problem, the researcher. selected the twenty schools for the study through a random sample. The schools were picked from among government aided, private, day, boarding, single sex and mixed secondary schools in Kumi district. The respondents were selected through purposive sampling, drawing five from each school, thus totaling one hundred altogether. Head teachers were identified as the key informants and were treated to a key informants self-administered 'questionnaire guide, which yielded the quantitative data required for the study.Item The impact of students' indiscipline on school management in secondary schools in Mbale district(Islamic university in uganda, 2005-05) Namakholo, DorothyThis research was conducted to focus on the impact of students' indiscipline on school management systems in Uganda and in particular Mbale District. The study that aimed at establishing the seriousness of the effects that indiscipline causes on school management systems was prompted by the public concern, especially through mass media, that indiscipline in educational institutions has become rampant all over the world. To investigate the problem ten schools were sampled for the study; but to include day, boarding, single sex, mixed, private, government aided, ordinary and advanced level schools. The participants included: 10 head teachers sampled purposively randomly, 50 teachers and 40 members of Board of Governors, Parents, Teachers Association randomly selected and 20 student leaders picked purposively randomly. A total of 120 persons participated in the study. The Head teachers were served with a key informants' questionnaire guide which yielded quantitative data. Others were treated to the focus group discussion interview guide.Item An investigation into Finances and Management challenges of private secondary schools in Mbale district(Islamic university in uganda, 2005-05) Wamala, SamuelThis report is on a study that aimed at investigating into the finances and management challenges of private secondary schools in Uganda. The study was conducted from ten-sampled secondary schools in Mbale District in the eastern region of Uganda. The study involved 210 respondents: ten head teachers, one hundred teachers and one hundred students. The study used self-administered questionnaires and an interview guide as the data collection instruments. A review of the relevant written documents was also done to supplement the primary data. The data collected was presented in frequency counts and score tables with varying percentages calculated. Interpretations and conclusions were made according to the number of occurrences of each item. The study findings based on research questions revealed that there is a vast assortment of financial challenges in the management of private secondary schools in Mbale district.Item Primary school management and the promotion of girl child education in primary schools in Mbale district, Uganda(2006) Lyadda, Baker WilsonDISSERTATION: The topic for this study was Primary School Management and the promotion of Girl Child Education in Primary schools in Mbale district, Uganda. The purpose of this study was to establish what the primary school management in Mbale district has done so far in implementing the girl child education strategy in Uganda and how successful this has been. The study was conducted using a qualitative study design. The schools were selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected using interview, observation and document analysis. Data collected was clustered and analyzed in line with the research questions. The results of the study established that the primary school managers in Mbale district are aware of the strategy and know what it calls for and they are implementing it. They have put in place some programmes to promote the education of the girl child namely guidance and counseling, PIACSY activities and straight talk clubs. In addition, they have improved on accommodation and sanitation. They have also improved on admissions, retention and performance of the girl child. Dropout and pregnancy cases in girls have reduced. It is recommended that urgent seminars and workshops at all levels should be conducted to sensitize the stakeholders on the implementation of the national strategy for girl child education in UgandaItem An invest faction into decision making and the communication process at primary education level in Mpigi District(2006) Lubega, Dauda SseguyaDISSERTATION: The study was on an Investigation into Decision Making and Communication Process in Primary education level in Mpigi district. It looked at input as resources both (Human and material) which are passed over as policies and implemented at grassroots through central to local government. The implementation is geared towards the attainment of National educational goals as output to form a “multiplier effect” of improved standard of living. The research uses increased dropout in lower classes as evidence that solving one problem breeds other concerns which eventually affects decision making and communication process in Mpigi district. The study used survey research using questionnaires both open and close ended, observation and interview guide. The findings showed that participatory planning and capacity building as the most significant in decision making, other components included: cooperation, coordination, effective communication, consultation and organizational goals as essential. The networking model has been suggested to fill the weaknesses in primary education level especially cooperation, consultation and coordination at different levels.Item The impact of increased student enrolment on the academic performance of students in secondary schools in Mbale district(2006) Muwoya, AlfredDISSERTATION: This research was developed on the basis of problems that arose with the introduction of UPE in Uganda especially, the problems associated with increased student enrolment. The enrolment in secondary has increased and yet the facilities and the resources in these secondary schools have not increased. The researcher was interested to see what effect this increased enrolment had on the academic performance of the secondary school students. The researcher took a study in Mbale district and selected three secondary school with 124 respondents, which were chosen as a representative sample. The methodology of this research was mainly quantitative but used qualitative techniques to supplement the hypotheses tested. The research tools used included questionnaires, interviews, participant observation and documentary analysis. It was found out that in many schools the enrolment had been increasing over time. The facilities and resources however were in dire need. Many schools had neither laboratories nor libraries. Co-curricular activities were not enforced due to lack of sports equipment and even sensitive departments like Math’s and English were understaffed. In light of this, the researcher recommend that more resources should be availed to all schools by the stake holders in the education system. Areas of further research were also recommended to support this research.Item Effects of tutors’ participation in college management on job enrichment in selected primary teachers’ colleges in Eastern Uganda(2006) Wabilo, SamuelDISSERTATION: The study aimed at establishing the extent to which tutors are involved in college management, the basis of delegation and whether tutors are given autonomy when tasks are delegated to them. Finally the study aimed at establishing whether tutors involvement has any significant effect on their job enrichment. The study adopted a survey research design in which interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data from principals and tutors respectively were used in this study. The results of the study indicate that tutors are fairly involved in several management activities in colleges. Among these are issues like their involvement in planning, heading departments, making decisions on games and sports, drawing up timetables for various activities and seminars. It was also noted that they are involved in discipline management in the colleges. However, it was noted that the principals do not often involve tutors in sensitive management aspects such as budgeting and procurement. It is concluded that generally tutor involvement in college management significantly enriches their jobs, reduces on mistakes and improves delivery of service in the colleges. The study recommends that the department of teachers’ education in the Ministry of education and sports should formulate and implement policy guidelines on financial and budgetary planning. In addition the tutors should be involved in planning and implementation of the policy guidelines. Regularly and intensive workshops should be organized to sensitize both tutors and principals in regard to planning, implementation and participatory decision making. There is need for a high standard of practice in all colleges on principles to be applied to give autonomy and delegate tasks to tutors. The standards should be regarding level of training experience, competence and interest to be considered for delegation and autonomy and tutor involvement in college management should be organized in all colleges so that both tutors and principals know their responsibilities with regard to these issues. This will make monitoring implementation easy. A research article will be written and to be published in national, international journals of education management. In addition, copies of this research report will be put in major public libraries in the country. Areas for further research were also suggested as can be seen in chapter five.Item Teachers’ attitude towards corporal punishment in secondary schools: a case study of Rukungiri district Uganda(2006) Ahabwe, ShedrachDISSERTATION This study focused on teachers’ attitude towards corporal punishment in Secondary schools in Rukunkiri District. It was conducted in both government-aided and private, day and boarding, single sex and mixed secondary schools. The study was carried out using cross-sectional research design. Out of 21 schools in the study area, twelve schools participated in the study. The study reflects the views of 112 teacher-participants, who were selected using random sampling, and administrators using convenience sampling. One questionnaire for teachers with both closed and open-ended questions, non-participant observation and structured interviews with open-ended questions were used to collect the relevant data. The data collected was subjected to content analysis. The major findings indicated that teachers had high regard for corporal punishment School leadership; parent and external factors played a significant role in influencing corporal punishment in secondary schools. The study recommended among others that the government should open dialogue and reach a consensus agreement with teachers, parents and the general public about corporal punishment policy for schools. The Ministry of Education and Sports should oblige school heads to be personally be accountable for any discipline decisions and actions taking place in their schools.Item School staff perceptions on the availability of staff development in secondary schools in Katikamu county, Luweero district(2006) Sengendo, HawahDISSERTATION: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of staff development on teaching in secondary schools of Katikamu County, Luweero district. The study was based on three objectives, along which the purpose of study was fulfilled. These include 1) to investigate whether staff development programmes exist in secondary schools of Katikamu county; ii) ascertain the forms of staff development that exist in secondary schools of Katikamu county; iii) to assess the adequacy of staff development programmes in secondary schools in Katikamu county, iv) to find out the influence of staff development on teaching in secondary schools, Katikamu county, and v) to find out ways of improving on staff development. The study was a cross-sectional survey and particularly qualitative. The instruments of data collection used included questionnaires and interview guide. The data collected was presented and or, interpreted quantitatively and qualitatively under respective themes that reflect the research objectives and questions. In such a case, it was revealed that staff development was not a common activity for most of the schools in Katikamu County. Accordingly, there were limited specific staff development programmes. As such, the availability of staff development was not satisfactory. In addition, whereas some teachers that might have attended some staff development programmes, like seminars, workshops and in-service, gained new skills of teaching, others did not. This was because of the ineffectiveness and inefficiency.Item Perceptions of women administrators on the leadership challenges they face: a case study of female headteachers in Mbale district(2006) Wakholi, CatherineDISSERTATION The major aim of the research was to discover what challenges women head teachers of secondary schools in Mbale district faced in their career as administrators and to find out how they are coping with the challenges they faced. The researcher also sought to explore whether there were strengths of women that could be developed to promote transformational leadership in Uganda schools. The number of female head teachers in secondary schools is so small compared to that of the male head teachers in Mbale district. Out of the 30 secondary schools only 8 of them are headed by female teachers which is about 26.4%. A case study research was conducted in eight secondary schools headed by females. The findings of this study have shown that gender bias and discrimination was the most common challenge. It was recommended that strengths of women leadership should be acknowledged and developed if equity for all is to be achieved.Item An investigation into the factors influencing job satisfaction of teachers in selected secondary schools in Mbale town(2006) Namuganza, MwajumaDISSERTATION: This study was carried out to investigate into the factors influencing job satisfaction to teachers in selected secondary schools in Mbale town. Satisfaction related to intrinsic factors (professional development and profession advancement) and extrinsic factors (remuneration, working conditions, supervision and interpersonal relationships) were examined. The instrument used was questionnaires and forty questionnaires were distributed to forty respondents, thirty were returned dully filled, the data collected was analyzed quantitatively by the application of percentages and the chi-square statistical techniques the data collected was to answer three research questions as follows:- 1. What are the opinions of teachers about job satisfaction with respect to instructional performance, interpersonal relationships and relation with administrators, non-teaching staff working conditions, remuneration, professional development and career advancement? 2. Is there any difference between male and female teaches in selected secondary schools regarding their job satisfaction 3. Is there any difference between graduate and non-graduate teacher regarding their job satisfaction in selected secondary schools in Mbale town All the factors were analyzed against individual characteristics (gender and academic qualifications) using percentages and results were presented. The findings indicated that there is no difference between male and female teachers in selected secondary schools regarding their job satisfaction and there is a difference between graduate and non-graduate teachers in selected secondary schools regarding their job satisfaction. As a result of this study recommendations have been suggested to make the teaching profession more enjoyable and meaningful in selected schools in Mbale town. It is recommended that more opportunities for personal development and career development should be provided for teaching staff in schools, fraternal parties should also be encouraged in schools to enable teachers know each other and socialize and more facilities be provided to improve on working conditions. The school administrators should reward teachers basing on their qualifications rather than gender. Further school administrators should try to encourage non graduate teachers to go for further training.