Master of Education

Poverty and school dropouts in secondary schools in

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Poverty and school dropouts in secondary schools in Immaculate, Mbabazi The study aimed at evaluating the effects of Poverty on School Dropouts in Secondary Schools in Mijwala Sub County in Sembabule District and specifically to ascertain the socioeconomic factors contributing to school dropout among secondary school students in Mijwala Sub County, assess the prevalence and patterns of school dropout among secondary school students in Mijwala Sub County, Sembabule district and to examine effective strategies and interventions for addressing poverty-related barriers to education and reducing school dropout rates among secondary school students in Mijwala Sub County. Phenomenological Research Design was employed to explore and understand the lived experiences and perceptions of teachers, Head teachers, and school dropouts residing in Mijwala Sub County regarding the phenomenon of school dropout influenced by poverty. Results indicate that poverty significantly impacts students' educational outcomes, highlighting multifaceted challenges including financial constraints, family challenges, and curriculum issues influencing school dropout rates, emphasizing the need for expanded scholarships covering essential expenses, tailored vocational training, consistent mentorship, and improved infrastructure and support services. The study recommends conducting socioeconomic surveys, enhancing community engagement, expanding scholarship opportunities, improving school feeding programs, implementing vocational training, and enhancing mentorship to reduce secondary school dropout rates in Mijwala Sub County. Byaruhanga Aloysius; Byaruhanga Aloysius

The effect of drug abuse on pupils’ discipline in primary schools I

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The effect of drug abuse on pupils’ discipline in primary schools I Clinton, Lokiru Dominic The study investigated the impact of drug abuse on pupils‟ discipline in primary schools within Karenga Town Council, Karenga District. It focused on four objectives, which were identifying the forms of indiscipline associated with drug abuse among pupils in Karenga Town Council, Karenga District; establishing the types of drugs commonly abused by these pupils; assessing the extent to which drug abuse has influenced their discipline; and exploring effective strategies to curb drug abuse among pupils in Karenga Town Council, Karenga District. The research incorporated both quantitative and qualitative methods, utilizing a descriptive research design. The sample consisted of 59 respondents, with 42 questionnaires completed and returned, resulting in a response rate of 93.5%. The study gathered data through self-administered questionnaires, documentary reviews and interviews, followed by analysis using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and ANOVA to assess the relationships and differences among the variables. Key findings showed that disorderliness, noisiness, and bullying were prevalent forms of indiscipline, with alcohol being the most commonly abused drug. This study investigated the relationship between drug abuse and pupils' discipline, focusing on factors such as gender, age, class level, and the use of substances like alcohol, smoking, heroin, Khat, and sniffing jet fuel. The regression analysis reveals that gender and age significantly influence discipline, with gender positively affecting discipline scores (B = 3.200, p < 0.001) and age also showing a positive impact (B = 2.100, p = 0.001). The analysis also indicated that class level negatively affects discipline (B = -0.500, p = 0.013), suggesting that maintaining behaviour becomes more challenging as pupils advance in their education. Interestingly, alcohol use (B = 4.500, p < 0.001) and sniffing jet fuel (B = 5.800, p < 0.001) are associated with increased discipline scores, potentially reflecting complex behavioural dynamics, though the mechanisms behind these relationships remain unclear. Smoking and heroin use, while positively related to discipline, do not reach statistical significance (p > 0.05), indicating a need for further exploration. The ANOVA results show that while gender and age are significant predictors, their practical impact is relatively modest, and interaction effects, though statistically significant, have small effect sizes. Strategies to address the issue include instituting comprehensive alcohol education through mass media campaigns to raise awareness and prevent drug involvement among youths. The study concluded that drug abuse negatively impacted pupils' discipline and emphasized the need for collective action from all stakeholders. Recommendations include increasing the number of teachers providing counselling services, implementing preventive measures to control drug access in schools, and improving drug education programs. Collaboration between head teachers, parents, and other stakeholders is crucial for effective discipline enforcement and drug abuse reduction. Schools should conduct regular drug education programs facilitated by guidance counsellors and supported by the government and parents. Kiyingi Geoffrey; Kiyingi Geoffrey

Re-tooling teachers and implementation of the new lower secondary curriculum in private secondary schools

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Re-tooling teachers and implementation of the new lower secondary curriculum in private secondary schools Clemensia, Kyempame This study investigated the effect of re-tooling teachers on the implementation of the new lower secondary education curriculum in private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality. It was guided by the following objectives: To find out the effect of teachers‘ training in using instructional materials, teachers‘ training in classroom instruction management styles, and teachers‘ training in students‘ assessment on the implementation of the new lower secondary curriculum in private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality. A cross-sectional survey research design involving both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used for this study. Data was collected from 198 respondents, who included MEO, MIS, Head teachers, Directors of Studies and teachers from the selected private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality. Questionnaire form and interview guide were used to collect data from the respondents. The study found that teachers‘ training in using instructional materials has a significant effect on the implementation of the new lower secondary curriculum in private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality (M=3.91; St.D=1.09). It was also found that teachers‘ training in classroom instruction management styles has a significant effect on the implementation of the new lower education curriculum in private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality (M=3.91; St.D=1.09); and that teachers‘ training in students‘ assessment has a significant effect on the implementation of the new lower secondary curriculum in private secondary education schools in Bushenyi Municipality (M=3.84; St.D=1.16). Conclusions: Teachers‘ training in using instructional materials enhances the implementation of the new lower secondary education curriculum in private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality. Secondly, teachers‘ training in using classroom instruction management styles influences the implementation of the new lower secondary education curriculum in private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality. Thirdly, teachers‘ training in students‘ assessment influences the implementation of the new lower secondary education curriculum in private secondary schools in Bushenyi Municipality. The study recommends that the government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports should continue organizing training programmes for secondary school teachers both in government and private schools, and to provide enough text books and other instructional materials for teachers and students to enhance the implementation of the new lower secondary curriculum. The founders and administrators of private secondary schools, in particular, should plan training programmes for their staff in order to make them effective in utilizing instructional materials, classroom instruction management styles and learners‘ assessment strategies. The head teachers, Municipal Education officer and inspector of schools should monitor and supervisor teachers‘ utilization of instructional materials, use of classroom management styles and assessment of learners to facilitate the teaching and learning process O‘dama Kayi Modest; O‘dama Kayi Modest

Community mobilization strategies and pupils’ achievement in selected primary schools

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Community mobilization strategies and pupils’ achievement in selected primary schools Harriet, Karungi Basemera The study aimed at examining the relationship between community mobilization strategies and learning, social and life skill achievements in Hoima district. It was guided by three specific objectives to: determine the range of community members perceived to have influence on primary school pupils‘ learning, social and life skill achievements; establish the activities of the community members to influence Pupils' learning, social and life skill achievements in Hoima district, and analyze strategies developed to enhance community involvement in pupils‘ learning, social and life skill achievements in primary Schools in Hoima District. The study employed a cross-section research design which was used to collect data, summarize, present and interpret for the purpose of classification and comparison; random sampling, clustered sampling, purposive sampling and convenience sampling techniques were used, to select students, teachers, deputy head teachers, head teachers and community members. Quantitative and qualitative data was obtained using questionnaires, observation, documentary reviews of selected literature and interview guides, data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential analyses. The findings revealed that, parents/ guardians and PTA members were highly important in promoting the mobilization strategies such as supervision of all school programs, attending school meetings for planning, paying school fees and buying scholastics for the pupils. These strategies were significant in promoting pupils' socialization skills, self-esteem, improved PLE grades and other self-life skills. Evidenced in improved first grades, pupils‘ participation in leadership at school, and others. Therefore, Thus, to maintain the pupils‘ learning, social and life skill achievements in primary Schools and elsewhere the community members and head teachers need to improve styles of mobilization that better pupils' life in schools that is positively correlated with pupils, pupils‘ learning, social and life skill achievements in primary Schools within Hoima district. Christopher Saabavuma; Christopher Saabavuma