Master of Education (Planning and Administration)

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    Predominant Headteacher Leadership Styles and Quality Of Teaching in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Nabilatuk District
    (2024-02-08) Bosco Okello
    The study aimed at establishing the influence of the dominant head-teacher leadership styles and quality of teaching in the government aided secondary schools in Nabilatuk District. The study objectives included; to investigate the extent to which autocratic leadership style influence on quality of teaching in selected government-aided secondary schools, to investigate the extent to which democratic leadership style influence on quality of teaching in selected government-aided secondary schools, and to establish the influence of laissez faire leadership style on quality of teaching in selected government aided secondary schools. A cross-sectional research design was employed, with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The research sample comprised of purposively selected respondents, namely: four (4) head teachers, four (4) Deputy Head teachers, and two (2) District Inspectors of School. Seventy six (76) teachers were also randomly selected for the study. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews and stored by SPSS software. Analysis of the quantitative data was done with Pearson correlation technique while the qualitative data from interviews were thematically scrutinised to evaluate the content. Study findings revealed that there is a moderately high significant positive effect of autocratic leadership style on quality of teaching [(r=.686, p=.000); coefficient of determination (R2=0.471)]; denoting a 47.1 % positive variation in quality of teaching due to the application of autocratic leadership style. Democratic leadership style was also found to be a moderately significant positive influencer of quality of teaching [(r=.589, p=.000); (R2=0.346)]; implying that any changes in democratic leadership style can shift quality of teaching by about 34.6%. It was further found out that there is a low positive significant influence of laissez faire leadership on quality of teaching [r=0.342, p=0.000; regression coeff 0.117]; meaning that any changes in laissez-Faire leadership style would influence teaching quality by 11.7% chance deviation in quality of teaching. Recommendation; while autocratic leadership (due to its immense focus of organisational mission and goals) it is thus recommended that it shouldn’t be applied singularly as it also bears several weaknesses - reducing the employee to a machine status with scanty psychological warmth. By this very fact, other styles (democratic and laissez faire) that treat man as a living human being must be used wisely and according to the obtaining situations.
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    Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic Regulations on Secondary School Students in Kyotera Town Council
    (Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-25) Victor Ndagire
    The study aimed at exploring the effects of COVID-19 pandemic regulations on secondary school students in Kyotera Town Council, Kyotera District. The study objectives included; to examine the effects of COVID-19 pandemic regulations on students learning in selected secondary schools in Kyotera Town Council, to examine the outcomes of COVID-19 pandemic regulations on students’ wellbeing in selected secondary schools in Kyotera Town Council, and to identify the students’ copying mechanisms of COVID-19 pandemic regulations in selected secondary schools in Kyotera Town Council. The study employed a cross-sectional research design, where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. The sample comprised of (5) head teachers, (5) school counselors, (5) deputy head teachers, (25) teachers and (100) students. These were purposively and simple randomly selected. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. Data was analyzed quantitatively through the SPSS and thematic content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. Study findings revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic regulations and students’ learning in selected secondary schools in Kyotera Town Council (r=0.686, p=0.000) with a regression R2 of .471. It revealed that the COVID-19 regulations has contributed to dropout of students, students have limited contact with colleagues, children learning less through distance education been observed, and school closure have affected studying practical subjects. The study also revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic regulations and students’ wellbeing in selected secondary schools in Kyotera Town Council (r=.589, p=0.000) with a regression R2 of .346. It revealed that as a result of Covid-19 pandemic regulations, school have been burdened by mental health consequences among students, schools experience failure to afford the expenses SOPs, there is stress and fear of COVID-19 infection; there is increasing negative feeling among students, and they have experienced stress, anxiety and depression. The study further revealed that routine screening for SARS-CoV-2 virus, emphasize of e-learning platforms and lessons; restricted visitors, routine counselling of all students, and need to adopt transmission control measures like wearing masks, social distancing and regular hand-washing; these are the major students’ copying mechanisms of COVID-19 pandemic regulations in selected secondary schools in Kyotera Town Council. Basing on the study findings, it is was therefore concluded that most secondary schools in Kyotera Town Council practice copying mechanisms of COVID-19 pandemic regulations. The study recommended that schools should emphasize e-learning; and areas of further research were suggested.
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    Teaching Staff Recruitment Practices and its Implications on Female Tutors’ Staffing in Public Teachers Training Institutions in Uganda: A case Study of Busoga Sub-Region
    (Uganda Christian University., 2023-09-20) Erisa Mainja
    The study aimed at exploring the teaching staff recruitment practices and its implications on the female tutors‟ staffing in public Teachers Training Institutions (TTIs) in Busoga Sub-Region. The study objectives included: to a s s e s s the criteria used by Education Service Commission to recruit staff in public TTIs, to establish the effects of decentralization of recruitment on female tutors‟ staffing in public TTIs, and to determine the effects of restructuring tutors‟ education on female tutors‟ staffing in public TTIs. The research employed a cross-sectional survey research design. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were used. The study population comprised of four (4) principals, 12 ESC officials and 76 tutors. These were purposively and simple randomly selected. Data collection instruments included questionnaires and interview guide. Data was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study revealed that ESC is in-charge of tutors‟ recruitment and employment practices that has an influence on the number of tutors recruited in terms of gender; the scarcity of female staff with the necessary qualifications in natural sciences has an influence on the number of tutors recruited in terms of gender in public TTIs; ESC is in-charge of tutors‟ confirmation, which has an influence on the number of tutors recruited in terms of gender; and the level of advertisement, and advertisement modes by ESC has an influence on the number of tutors recruited in terms of gender in public TTIs; these are the major criteria used by Education Service Commission to recruit staff in public Teachers Training Institutions. The study also revealed that in TTIs, recruitment of former students/graduates that performed well at colleges/University and ignoring gender considerations; the recruitment, selection and appointment of tutors are responsibilities of local BOGs, carried out by the TTIs management; and there is tendency of forwarding the candidate name by Principal and approved by the ESC in public TTIs; these are the major effects of decentralization of recruitment on female tutors‟ staffing in public Teachers‟ Training Institutions. The study further revealed that in TTIs, departmental restructuring has an influence on the number of tutors retained in terms of gender; the prevention of overstaffing has an influence on the number of tutors retained in terms of gender in TTIs; and restructuring to have better organisation performance and more discipline has an influence on the number of tutors retained in terms of gender; these are the major effects of restructuring tutors‟ education on female tutors‟ staffing in public Teachers Training Institutions. Basing on the above, it is concluded that teaching staff recruitment practices has an influence on the female tutors‟ staffing in public Teachers‟ Training Institutions in Busoga Sub-Region. The study recommended that there is need for the streamlined government policy on tutors‟ recruitment, selection and deployment. Gender equality during tutor recruitment and deployment should be given a priority; and areas of further research were suggested.
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    Determinants of Household Demand for Private Secondary School Education in Sheema Municipality
    (Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-19) Asiimire Arinaitwe
    The purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of household demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality. The study objectives included; to establish the influence of parental education level on demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality, to examine influence of household income status on demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality; and to ascertain the influence of family size on demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality.This study used a cross-sectional survey design. The study population comprised of the Directors of Schools, head teachers, deputy head-teachers, Municipal Inspectors of School, Municipal Education Officer, teachers, students’ representatives and parents’ representatives, equivalent to 186 respondents. These respondents were purposively and simple randomly selected. Questionnaires, interview guide and focus group discussions were used in data collection. These data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study findings revealed that the common reasons for choosing private schools is that educated parents believe their children get a superior education; parents who are highly qualified want to provide their children education in private schools; and informed parents always have positive beliefs on the education services provided by private schools to be better thus influencing their decision to school choice. The study results also revealed that family material possessions influences parents’ choice of school for their children; the household income status and household savings influence parents’ choice of school for their children in this community. The study revealed that the number of school going children; children from polygamous family; and children from larger families are the major influence of family size on demand for private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality. Basing on the above, it is concluded that various determinants of household demand has an influence on the private secondary school education in Sheema Municipality. The study recommended that family size should be minimized. This can be achieved through control of child birth, and avoiding polygamous marriages. This shall enhance parents’ ability to have the best choice for their children; and areas of further research were suggested.
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    Participatory Management and Instructors’ Performance in Medical Training Institutions in Mukono District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-18) K. Peter Bbosa
    The study aimed at exploring the effects of participatory management on instructor performance in Medical Training Institutions in Mukono District. The study objectives included; to examine the impact of participatory management on instructor attitude towards their managers in Medical training Institutions in Mukono District, to establish the extent to which Institutional top Management involve their tutors in institutional management in Medical Training Institutions, and to establish how participatory management affects teacher performance in Medical Training Institutions. The study employed a cross-sectional research design alongside qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study population included Chairpersons Board of Directors, Principals, Other Institutional administrators and Instructors totaling to 58 respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. For objective one; the study findings revealed that the majority of the respondents strongly agreed with the statement that they liked it when they were given an office of responsibility by their leaders, the majority of the respondents also strongly agreed that they felt so proud when they were called to decision making meetings by their leaders. For objective two; the majority of the respondents strongly agreed that their roles were clarified by the Principal in the job description, furthermore, the majority of the respondents agreed that they were contented with the rate of participatory management in their institutions. For objective three; the majority of the respondents agreed that they were discouraged from giving extra time to their students because the principal imposed some decisions on them, and the that majority of the respondents agreed that they continued to do their work even when their salaries were delayed because they trusted in the institution leaders that they could not fail to pay. It is concluded that participatory management has a significant influence on the instructor performance in Medical Training Institutions in Mukono District. The study recommends that principles should consults instructors before making final decisions on issues regarding their wellbeing and the institution’s prosperity.