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An analysis of ict integration strategies in teaching and learning in Mbale municipality public secondary schools.
(2015) Galadima Isa, Bashiru
ABSTRACT The research study conducted was on the analysis of ICT integration strategies in teaching and learning in Mbale municipality public secondary schools. The research was driven by the following objectives: to analyze the relationship between sensitization of leaner’s on ICT and teaching and learning, to analyze the relationship between ICT infrastructural resources and teaching and learning, to analyze the relationship between ICT management and teaching and learning. The researcher used a cross-sectional survey design, the data was collected using questionnaires and interview guide, and 178 respondents were selected by stratified random sampling. The study found that there was a high correlation between sensitization of learners on ICT and the teaching and learning (β = .681, p=.009<0.05). It was also revealed that there was a statistically significant positive but low relationship between ICT infrastructure resources and teaching and learning (r =.253, p=.001<0.05). Lastly, with regard to objective three there was very low but positive significant relationship between ICT management and teaching and learning (β=.155, p=.039<0.05). The researcher concluded that sensitization of leaner’s on ICT greatly affects teaching and learning, there is a positive although weak relationship between ICT infrastructure and teaching and learning and there is a positive and significant effect of ICT management on teaching and learning. The study came up with the following recommendations; the government policy which is geared towards the use of ICT in teaching and learning process should be restructured to include more sufficient time for teachers to sensitize learners on ICT in teaching and learning process. It is also important that schools should create enough funds so as to be in position to purchase new technologies to cope up with the current situation in ICT in Uganda. This can be done by creating a fund through students fees and also engaging non-governmental agencies. Also, the school managers should create a department in school concerned with the monitoring and reporting on the status of ICT tools and facilities.
An analysis of social media usage and academic performance among undergraduate students at Islamic University in Uganda
(2015) Muhammad, Isma’ila
The study sought to analyze social media usage and undergraduate academic performance considering, types of social media used by undergraduate students. The rate of social media usage, gender differences on social media usage and relationship between social media on academic performance. The study was conducted using a cross-sectional survey design. Questionnaires were distributed to 373 respondents at main campus Mbale, Kampala campus, Female campus kabojja, and Arua campus. In verifying the hypotheses, the researcher used t –test to find out whether gender difference occurred in social media usage. Also, Pearson correlation was used to find out whether there was a relationship between social media and academic performance among undergraduate students at Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU). The finding showed that there is no gender difference on social media usage among the undergraduate students, there is a relationship between social media usage and academic performance among undergraduate students at IUIU and majority of the undergraduate students in IUIU are using Facebook as a social media of communication among themselves. The study recommended that there is need for the University to use Facebook, twitter, and WhatsApp platform for teaching and learning. Therefore, the university can use social -media to teach their students. The university should integrate social media into teaching and learning process.
AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ON DEBT SERVICING OF WOMEN VENDING BUSINESSES IN NAKAWA MARKET, KAMPALA DISTRICT
(iuiu, 2010) SAUYAH, KAJUMBA
This study was about the effect of financial management on debt servicing of women vending business in Nakawa market. The study was prompted by the pathetic financial performance and poor debt servicing. The objectives of the study were to analyze the effects of cash flow management on debt servicing, the effects of cost control on debt servicing and the effect of revenue levels on debt servicing. These misgivings were reflected by defaulting levels and closure of some businesses in Nakawa market, and the prevailing situation required an investigation. The study adopted a cross-sectional design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. The purposive and simple random sampling techniques were applied. The methods used to collect data were the questionnaire, document review and interview. Data was coded and analyzed using the Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS) whereby tallies or counts and their corresponding percentages were generated and used to discuss the findings of the study. The study findings show that women vendors know little about cash flow management. The findings also show that women vendors incur a number of costs and have no saving culture. The study concluded that vendors cannot control their income and expenditure. Businesses are
An analysis of the effect of working environment on job satisfaction among teachers in government aided secondary schools in Bukedea district. Uganda.
(2014) Aluka, Margaret
The study analyzed the effect of working environment on job satisfaction among teachers in selected Government aided secondary Schools in Bukedea District. The objectives were ; assessing the effect of organizational culture on job satisfaction among teachers ; examining the effect of physical facilities on job satisfaction among teachers and analyzing the effect of collegiality on job satisfaction among teachers in Government aided secondary schools in Bukedea District.. A cross sectional survey was used in order to get information from various respondents and schools. The population of study comprised of the Headteachers, deputy head teachers, District Education Officer (DEO), chairmen of parents and teachers associations (PTA), and teacher’s .The study used a sample of 131 respondents selected from secondary schools. The study used a triangulation of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Respondents were chosen using census and a simple random sampling. Data was collected using Questionnaires; observation and Interviews. The qualitative approach enabled the researcher to investigate and get the respondents feelings, attitudes and views on working environment and job satisfaction while the quantitative approach was useful to the research in terms of making statistical presentation of frequencies, percentages and summary tables so as to present the data numerically. The findings indicated that teachers were not job satisfied because of inadequate motivation, the use of threats on teachers by their head teachers and immediate supervisors; lack of sufficient teaching materials and, the use of spying as used by some head teachers among others. The effect of physical facilities on job satisfaction was very high but had been negatively handled as in the mean of 7.06 and standard deviation of 2.11. Facilities were not financed in most of the schools and there was; no accommodation for teachers besides inadequate materials like computers office, teaching materials, space and actual physical developments and others in schools as shown by the mean 8.32 and the standard deviation of 2.6025 .The study found that collegiality was very important and it was positive and evident among the teachers as shown by the mean 5.52 and standard deviation 1.888. It promoted social cohesion among teachers. The study concluded that teachers were not satisfied by the nature of the environment they worked in .The effect of physical facilities on job satisfaction of teachers was important but was poor because the schools had limited facilities .The effect of collegiality was very positive in the working environment because it fostered working together and some level of job satisfaction. The research recommended that there is need for school administration and school managements to look into improving the working environment of teachers by providing adequate instructional materials and motivation and finally since collegiality is positively existent in the schools, the schools should use the strength of collegiality to enhance other aspects of the working environment that are not well attended to by the schools.
An Analysis of the Relations between Socio-Cultural Practices and the Girl-Child Education in Secondary Schools in Sironko District
(Islamic Universiy In Uganda, 2008) Mulelengi, Sarah
The issue of girls’ education has drawn concern from various stakeholders both nationally and internationally. This analysis of the relations between social-cultural practices and girl-child education in secondary schools in Sironko district was prompted by the fact that a preliminary study of enrolment by gender in the schools indicated a large gender gap between boys and girls by 43%. Specifically the study sought to establish the social and cultural practices, environmental, biological and financial challenges that have hitherto contributed to the large gender gap in enrolment in the secondary schools in Sironko district. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design so that large amount of views could be collected from different categories of respondents (Enon, 1996). A sample size of 100 respondents consisting of head teachers, teachers, chairmen BOG, members of NGOs operating in Sironko district, staff in the Department of Community Based Services and members of the executives on the local councils. Questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions were used to collect data from the respondents. From the results of the study, majority of the responses indicated that circumcision is one of those socio-cultural practices that greatly affect girls’ education in the secondary schools in Sironko district. On the other hand, majority, of the responses indicated that demands and advances from teachers at school are also a big challenge to gender equality. The other attitude of teachers towards girls, sex differences, adolescence, attitude poor sanitary facilities low incomes that lead to patriarchy and stereotyping in making decisions concerning education and other provisions to children. The study recommends that the education of girls is seen as the best approach to the women emancipation strategy so there is need to put in place adequate mechanisms to mitigate the challenges identified by this study. The people of Sironko should seriously consider rescheduling circumcision to take place during holidays. The month of December is the most appropriate since by this month all the teaching 2 and learning is non-operative. Sensitization of parents on issues of the girl-child education is very necessary in this struggle. Women educationists and other female professionals should go out to talk to parents and the girl-child in order to encourage them in their education.
An Assessement of the Effect of Training on Employee Performance in the Education Sector in Nakaseke Sub-County Local Government
(Islamic Universiy In Uganda, 2012) Nassaka, Umukluthum
The study sought to assess the effect of training on employee performance in the education sector in Nakaseke Sub-county local government. The study was guided by three objectives namely; to examine the aspects of training programs planed by NSC, to analyse the effects of training on the provision of educational service in NSC and finally to assess the challenges facing training of teachers in NSC. The study constituted of 123 respondents. Furthermore, data was gathered using questionnaires and interview guide as instrument in data collection and it was presented using tables. In addition, related literature was reviewed from different sources. Conclusively, the study recommended that there is need to institute a strategy where a community is chosen and beneficiaries are automatically chosen on merit by looking at certain indicators that really show that such a beneficiary needs help, there is also need to involve a majority of youth in the skills development programs because most of them that are out of schools are too redundant and are likely to get problems if they are not attended to
Assessment of role performance of stakeholders in the management of decentralized primary education in Kyalulangira sub county-Rakai District
(2006) Okurut, John
DISSERTATION: The study was conducted in Kyalulangira Sub County, in Rakai district. It was a consequences of realization and desire to find intricate issues which for long, have perpetuated poor performance in the sub-county. In response to the above, this study assessed and evaluated stakeholder role performance in the management of decentralized primary education. A number of instruments were used in the study. They include questionnaires, interviews, informal tests and observation. Furthermore, a number of stakeholders were studied. Owing to limitation of resources, focus was given to SMCs, LC III and pupils from the sample schools. All the above provided data which was analyzed using Minitab. Ten government schools were studied and from each school, sixteen pupils and three school management committees were studied, besides the twelve LC III members from Kyalulangira. The study was guided by the following research questions: - To what extent (under decentralization) are stakeholders involved in the management of primary school education? What problems do the stakeholders meet in their day to day management of primary education? Arising from the foregoing it was found that stakeholders had performed some roles better and others otherwise due to ignorance of roles. Generally speaking parents had not played their roles well as laid down in the guidelines, policy and roles to stakeholders. There was rampant absenteeism by headteachers, teachers and pupils in schools leading to poor standards. There was also reduction in participation by parents and over-dependence on government in the development, financing and construction of schools. Moreover, a smaller proportion of the population was actually involved in the management of schools and a wide gap was found to exist between schools and communities. It was recommended that parents, communities and other stakeholders be educated on their roles so they can support primary education. The customized performance targets be enforced in schools so as to ensure sanity, efficiency and effectiveness of education system. It would also be better if appointing authorities tagged promotion on efficiency and effectiveness of headteachers while government trained and advanced loans to SMCs and FBs so they can generate income for the development of schools. Finally, the researcher suggested further study on parent teachers’ relations and its effects on pupils’ performance.
Assessment of role performance of stakeholders in the management of decentralized primary education in Kyalulangira sub county-Rakai district
(2006) Okurut, John Robert
DISSERTATION: The study was conducted in Kyalulangira sub county, in Rakai district. It was a consequences of realization and desire to find intricate issues which for long, have perpetuated poor performance in the sub-county. In response to the above, this study assessed and evaluated stakeholder role performance in the management of decentralized primary education. A number of instruments were used in the study. They include questionnaires, interviews, informal tests and observation. Furthermore, a number of stakeholders were studied. Owing to limitation of resources, focus was given to SMCs, LC III and pupils from the sample schools. All the above provided data which was analyzed using Minitab. Ten government schools were studied and from each school, sixteen pupils and three school management committees were studied, besides the twelve LC III members from Kyalulangira. The study was guided by the following research questions:- To what extent (under decentralization) are stakeholders involved in the management of primary school education? What problems do the stakeholders meet in their day to day management of primary education? Arising from the foregoing it was found that stakeholders had performed some roles better and others otherwise due to ignorance of roles. Generally speaking parents had not played their roles well as laid down in the guidelines, policy and roles to stakeholders. There was rampant absenteeism by headteachers, teachers and pupils in schools leading to poor standards. There was also reduction in participation by parents and over-dependence on government in the development, financing and construction of schools. Moreover, a smaller proportion of the population was actually involved in the management of schools and a wide gap was found to exist between schools and communities. It was recommended that parents, communities and other stakeholders be educated on their roles so they can support primary education. The customized performance targets be enforced in schools so as to ensure sanity, efficiency and effectiveness of education system. It would also be better if appointing authorities tagged promotion on efficiency and effectiveness of headteachers while government trained and advanced loans to SMCs and FBs so they can generate income for the development of schools. Finally, the researcher suggested further study on parent teachers relations and its effects on pupils performance.
Assessment of the community participation in the development of the school plant in Secondary Schools in Dange/Shuni local Government area Sokoto State, Nigeria.
(2015) Magawata, Abubakar
The Study Examined The Community Participation In The Development Of School Plant In Secondary Schools In Dange/Shuni Local Government Area Sokoto State, Nigeria. The Objectives Were To Establish The Extent To Which The Community Participates In The Planning Of The School Plant; To Determine The Extent To Which The Community Participates In The Construction Of The School Plant; To Determine The Extent To Which The Community Participates In The Maintenance Of The School Plant. The Study Was Guided By Three Research Questions. It Was A Descriptive Research Using Cross Sectional Survey Design. A Sample Of 85 Respondents’ Was Chosen From A Population Of 253 Comprising Principals, Teachers, And Pta. Officials. The Samples Were Selected Through Purposive And Simple Random Sampling Techniques Across The 5 Secondary Schools In Dange/Shuni Local Government Area. The Study Employed Two Data Collection Methods Questionnaire And Interview. The Result Was Analyzed Using Frequency Percentages And Mean Analysis. The Major Findings Of This Study Are That, The Community Participation In The Planning Of School Plant Is At Moderate Level With Mean Average Of (3.20). The Community Participation In The Constructions Of School Plant Is At Moderate Level With Mean Average Of (3.24) And The Community Participation In The Maintenance Of School Plant Is At A Moderate Level With Mean Average Of (3.09). Based On These Findings, It Was Recommended That Communities Should Fully Participate In The Planning Of School Plant Participating In The Decision Making Process. Community Should Fully Participate In The Construction Of Physical Structures In The Schools. This Can Be Done By Executing Projects Of Importance To The School Such As Construction Of Classrooms, Libraries, Laboratories, Computer Lab. Offices, Hotels, Fencing Etc. Communities Through School-Community Partnership Should Participate In The Maintenance Of The School Plant. This Can Be Done By Renovating Or Modifying Damaged Structures Towards Ensuring Effective Development Of Schools Plant.
An Assessment of the effect of the Implementation of Teacher Staffing Policy on the Performance of Teachers in Government Aided Primary Schools in Nangabo Sub County in Wakiso District
(Islamic University In Uganda, 2010) Namagembe, Solome
The study is about an assessment of the effect of the implementation of teacher staffing policy on the performance of teachers in government-aided primary schools in Nangabo Sub County in Wakiso District. The primary objective of this study was to; assess the effect of the teacher staffing policy on teacher’s performance, to find out how the aspects of the teacher staffing policy are implemented and the aspects of the teacher staffing policy that have been implemented in Nangabo sub-County in Wakiso District. Data was collected using questionnaire and documentary review methods. The respondents included teachers and Head teachers. In presenting the findings, Percentages and frequencies were used. The findings of the study revealed that the implementation of teacher staffing policy has been done and it has affected the teacher’s performance both positively and negatively. It further revealed that not only the implementation of the teacher staffing policy affects teacher’s performance, but also other factors that are both internal and external. It was therefore recommended that the negative effects of the teacher staffing policy should be addressed in order to improve upon teachers’ performance.
An assessment of the effect of training on employee performance in the ministry of Education and Sports headquarters, Kampala Uganda.
(2012) Amulamu, Elel George
Abstract The study aimed at assessing the Effect of Training on Employee Performance in the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), headquarters. The three objectives included to: examine the effect of elements of training on employee performance; assess the extent to which the Government Policy influence Employee Performance; and investigate the contribution of Organizational Culture to Employee Performance in MoES Headquarters. Data was gathered through questionnaires, interview and documentary evidence covering both qualitative and quantitative methods and data presentation. According to the findings, it was revealed that training has a significant effect on employee performance; and training was implemented in MoES Headquarters mostly through application of the training elements of; training workshops, upgrading courses and short courses. However, other elements of training such as training seminars and refresher courses were not applied well in MoES headquarters and this could have resulted into inadequate effect of training offered by these elements of training to employees. It was also found that in MoES there was minimal effect of training on employees performance and this was associated to factors such as: poor perception of employees on the roles of training to their performance because they were discovered to look at most elements of training as a financial resource earning and advancement of their academic careers; failure to implement Public Service training guidelines; lack of a sector training policy by MoES; limited demand for training accountability and feedback; limited efforts in initiating employees training programmes; and failure to link training to promotion and new employee tasks or responsibilities in MoES, among others. It was recommended that; MoES should render adequate training support, regular training evaluation and reporting, sensitization of employees on the importance and roles of training, linking training to other personnel policies and programmes, development of a sector training policy, operationalisation of the implementation of the Public Service training guidelines, base the selection procedure of employees on training needs gaps, identification of the training course and institutions for employees, among others.
An Assessment of the Effects of Karamojong Cattle Raids on Education Service Delivery in Bulambuli County, Sironko District
(Islamic Universiy In Uganda, 2008) Okirya, Chris
This study assessed the effects of Karamojong cattle raids on education service delivery in Bulambuli County, Sironko District. Four variables were identified for study: performance at PLE; the ability of parents to provide their children at school with the necessities of uniforms, exercise books and lunch; the pupil to teacher ratio; and the desks to classroom ratio. A survey design was used, with a study and control population clusters; to assess education service delivery in the study population in Bulambuli County, the Sub-Counties of Bunambutye, Bukhalu and Muyembe, affected by Karamojong cattle raids. The methods of data collection, in both the study and control sample areas, were namely; questionnaires to head teachers and primary seven teachers and document quantitative analysis of PLE results summaries from the District Education Office, Sironko District. The findings showed that: the performance at PLE and the ability of parents to provide pupils at school with necessities are significantly lower in Bulambuli County, the Sub-Counties affected by Karamojong cattle raids; compared to that of the Sub-Counties that were not affected by the raids; the pupil to teacher ratios in Bulambuli County, the Sub-Counties affected by Karamojong cattle raids and that in Sub-Counties that were not affected, had no significant difference but were above the national average of, 50: 1 (2005); and finally, the desks to classroom ratios in Bulambuli County, the Sub-Counties affected by Karamojong cattle raids and that in Sub-Counties that were not affected, had no significant difference but were inadequate of the district average ratio of, 27: 1 (2005). The study recommended that Central government and Sironko District local government, should put in place intervention measures to address: improvement of quality education standards by provision of adequate instructional materials, strengthening inspection, support supervision and provision of quality teaching staff; minimizing barriers to quality education service delivery by economically empowering the local communities, a school feeding programme for pupils at school and stopping cattle raids in affected areas; improvement of efficiency of primary education to ensure value for money by strengthening and training of district education management, school management committees and head teachers; improvement of access to primary education that ensures universal and equitable access to basic education by increasing infrastructural development and provision of classrooms, desks, libraries, staff rooms and latrines; and promotion of equity of education that ensures equalization towards eliminating gender, regional and socio-economic imbalances in access to basic education through affirmative action’s and provision of incentives to teachers. These measures should, as much as possible, put the affected Sub-Counties of Bulambuli County in perspective because these affected areas deserve gender responsive development. Interventions should have elements of affirmative action’s to enable the local communities benefit equitable education provisions and be part of the socio-economic transformation processes.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE 1964 ZANZIBAaR REVOLUTION ON POLITICAL PARTY-FORMATION IN ZANZIBAR
(IUIU, 2010) MAKAME, HAJI NYANGE
This dissertation presents an assessment of the impact of the1964 Zanzibar Revolution on political party formation in Tanzania, 1977-2005 conducted in Urban District of Zanzibar, between December 2008 March 2009 the findings also showed that there were many political parties before the revolution but the moment the coup took place they were forced underground by the new revolutionary government. A part from that, the study found out that there has been a political crisis in Tanzania, because of the following: lack of political tolerance between two contending parties i.e. CCM and CUF, poor elections code and regulations practiced by ZEC, Union question especially in those additional Articles dealing with such as petroleum and status of Zanzibar in the context of Union. The form of Union government, unevenness in the distribution of the subsides among the political parties, political roles which CCM and its governments played in the implementation of Muafaka as well as tremendous economic hardship have also caused political crisis in Tanzania. The study further portrayed that the accord (Muafaka) entered into by the ruling party in Zanzibar -CCM and the strong opposition party-CUF, was exactly aimed at undermining long term conflicts which were rampant in Zanzibar polity prior to and after the revolution. But surprisingly CCM governments became reluctant against these negotiations. The study recommended that, there is a great need to resolve the Union issue together with the implementation of Muafaka. Otherwise the long term impact of the revolution might not be beneficial to the ordinary people of Tanzania.
Assessment on the management of UPE capitation grant in primary schools under decentralization policy in Mukono District
(2006) Otai, John
DISSERTATION: The purpose of the study was to make an assessment of the UPE capitation grant in primary schools under decentralization policy in Mukono district. The study focused on how UPE capitation grant was managed, what challenges were posed in the management of UPE capitation grant and what measures could be taken to strengthen the management of UPE Capitation grant. The study employed a descriptive, qualitative research design in conducting the investigation. Face to face in-depth interviews, observations and documentary evidence were used as tools in the study from thirty one respondents. The findings revealed that the measures put in place to manage UPE capitation grant are violated by most of the schools selected and that the UPE capitation grant seems to be constrained by many challenges. They range from policy issues, leadership ineffectiveness, to low funding, poor monitoring and low literacy levels amongst some stakeholders. It was therefore concluded that while a number of measures have been taken to enhance UPE capitation grant, most of the selected schools did not effectively comply with these measure like effective budgeting and monitoring of UPE capitation grant. This therefore puts the service delivery for primary schools at stake. The challenges of UPE capitation grant can be tackled by Organizing sensitization seminars and need for flexible policy guidelines to improve the management of UPE capitation grant. Further still to strengthen the management of UPE capitation grant, this study recommends the monitoring agency at the grass roots such as the district education officer, district inspector of schools, auditors and sub-county administration should get adequate facilitation to enhance supervision of the capitation grant.
Assessment on the management of UPE capitation grant in primary schools under decentralization policy in Mukono district
(Islamic university in uganda, 2006-03) Otai, Michael
The purpose of the study was to make an assessment on the management of the UPE Capitation grant in primary schools under decentralization policy in Mukono district. The study focused on; How UPE capitation grant was managed, what challenges were posed in the management of UPE capitation grant and what measures could be taken to strengthen the management of UPE capitation grant. The study employed a descriptive, qualitative research design 10 conducting the investigation.
Attitude of the academic staff towards top administrators of the Islamic University in Uganda (1990-2003)
(2007) Nakandi, Sharifah
DISSERTATION: The study was conducted at the Islamic University in Uganda and it aimed at establishing the attitude of the academic staff towards the top administrators of the University. The rationale was to examine the attitudes of the academics towards the top leadership of the University and to find out the cause of such attitudes towards the top administrators of the University. Of interest to the study was also to explore the effects of such academics attitudes towards the top administrators of the University. Both qualitative and quantitative research paradigms were used to gather, analyze, interpret and discuss the relevant research findings. The population of the study was all the academic staff of the University that totaled to 112 including both full time and part time staff, senior and none senior staff. The findings established that many factors have influenced the academics attitudes towards the top administrators of IUIU. The findings showed that academics have a very negative attitude towards top leadership of the university whom they think of neglecting the academic concerns of the university like failure to have the basic minimum requirements in place i.e office space, teaching aids, reference books, journals, good chalk boards, delayed payment of their salaries, poor priority on research and scholarships, neglect of the staff welfares services, unfair promotional criteria and general university management. The study revealed that on all the occasions when the academics' interests and concerns have been ignored equally their commitment to the university, their career aspiration, aspect of the top administrators of the university have affected their attitudes towards them. A number of recommendations were made:- • Regular meetings, get together parties and retreats be organized outside the office environment from time to time. • Academics should be involved in all main stream university programs. • The present terms and conditions of service be revised to match with the obtaining market forces. Equitable and fair practices on all matters of academics concerns are instituted as well as exercising of financial discipline and transparency among others. These strategies if implemented in time can improve the exiting seemingly unhealthy relations between the academics and the top administrators of the university.
Causes of Poor Performance in English Language at Uganda Certificate of Education (Uce) Examination in Sironko District, Uganda April 2015.
(2015) Tangaza, Nura Sani
The performance of students in English language national examinations in Uganda has been very poor for quite a long time. This culminated to complaints from parents, students and other stakeholders. It was on this background that this study made a critical analysis of the causes of poor performance of students in English language at UCE examinations in Sironko district, Uganda. The specific objectives of this study were; to find out the extent to which family background contributes to students’ poor performance in English language in secondary schools in Sironko district to identif how school environment influences students’ poor performance in English language in secondary schools in Sironko district, and to establish the extent to which teachers’ competence affects students’ poor performance in nglish language in secondar schools in Sironko district. A cross-sectional survey design was used in order to gather the data from various respondents from secondary schools in Sironko district. The researcher also adopted both quantitative and qualitative research approaches to triangulate the data. The study population comprised of head teachers, English language teachers and students in Sironko district. Purposive sampling and simple random sampling techniques were used for the selecting respondents. Sample of the study included, 3 administrators who included Head teachers and directors of studies, 12 English teachers, and 303 students which the total of 318. The finding based on first objective shows that family background contributed a lot to the performance of students in the English language. Also the study found that the schools had inadequate teaching materials and capacity to warrant effective teaching, and teacher competence was very important and its absence affected performance of students in English language. The study concludes that the causes of poor performance of student in English language Examination includes, level of income of the parent, parent level of education, socio-economic status, and parents’ working eperience. nd other related factored are, lack of instructional materials in the school, class size, insufficient library materials, lack of language laboratory, inadequate preparation of the teachers as well as poor method of teaching. It was finally recommended that school administrators should help to sensitize parents towards developing keen interest in guiding their children to perform well academically and Sironko district authority should assist in purchasing learning materials that are not in the schools for effective teaching.
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.
Challenges Facing the Quranic Schools (Vyuo) in Kariakoo Area, Dar Es Salaam.
(Islamic Universiy In Uganda, 2010) Kachechele, Yasin
The study is on three Quranic schools situated in Dar es Salaam at Kariakoo area. They are Madrasatu Al Qadiriyyah (i) which is at number 14 Sukuma Street, Madrastu Maalim Mzinga at number 49, Mafia Stree and Al Qadiriyyah (ii) at 19 Iringa Street (Ilala). The study was to establish the relevance of the chuo to the Muslim community whereby the enrolment in the three schools was reviewed from the year 2003 to 2007. The enrolment was continuous though with fluctuations in tempo. The staffing of the three schools was involved in the study and other Muslims were respondents mainly in two categories; one those who had the chance to study in the Quranic schools in any part of their life ( chuo alumni) and those who never had the chance (the non alumni). The study points out that the Quranic schools are still useful to the Muslims in Tanzania despite their facing obstacles from within the Muslim community and outside. Among the setbacks to the chuo are non recognition of the chuo as an educational institution, and non lack of proper foundation for its set up as the housing of the chuo is just residential houses either in the verandah or in common rooms. Further the chuo is limited since the teachers are not given proper preparations for the job which they do on trial basis. On top of that there is an extreme lack of reading material especially for the Arabic language and other related subjects in Islam. It is recommended that workers in the field of Islamic education should work towards the improvement of the chuo in Tanzania as it plays a very important role of meting basics of Islam to the young ones in the country at a time where globalization is at work and western media is in almost every household.
Challenges of curriculum design for teaching Arabic language at the Islamic University in Uganda
(2008) Mwebesa, Umar
DISSERTATION: The study intended to examine the challenges of Curriculum Design for Teaching Arabic Language at the Islamic University in Uganda. The research study came as a result of the persistent complaints of the Arabic language external Examiners in the faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic language that students who offer Arabic language at IUIU exhibited poor Arabic writing skills. The research design used was cross-sectional characterized by research objectives that included:- assessing the level of students writing at joining IUIU, finding out how Arabic studies curriculum at IUIU provided for the development of good writing skills and assessing the level of students writing skills possessed on leaving the University. Data was collected through interviews, questionnaires, observation, reference books, internet materials, magazines, journals and periodicals. It was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques in an inter-complementary manner using Computer Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). Results showed that generally, External Examiners complaints were realistic that students offering Arabic Language at IUIU had poor writing skills. The findings of the study discovered a number of issue that included failure on the side of the Arabic studies department to separate “Arabic Writing Skills” as an independent course unit from the general “Arabic language Exercise” as a course unit. Factors that impeded the effectiveness learning of Arabic language writing skills at IUIU included: - lack of language teaching skills, little time allocated to Arabic writing skills on FISAL time-table and non-availability of specific and detailed curriculum/manhaj on Arabic writing skills. Many recommendations were made notable of which was that the faculty should review its Arabic Language Curriculum in order to separate writing skills curriculum from that of a single course unit of “Arabic Language Exercises.

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