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    The integration of community engagement and outreach into teaching and learning, research and service at MUK, UCU and UMU in Uganda
    (2016) Musinguzi, Benon; Ssonko, Mary; Waiswa, Jeremy; Kabanda, Martin; Wareeba, Stanley
    This study was conducted to with the main objective being establishing the integration of CE&O into teaching and Learning, Research and Service at MUK, UCU and UMU universities in Uganda. The objectives of the study were ; to examine the models of CE&O used by Makerere, UCU and UMU universities , to establish how CE&O has been institutionalized by Makerere, UCU and UMU universities, to examine how CE&O has been integrated into research and teaching in Makerere, UCU and UMU universities. A cross sectional design was employed to provide a framework for data collection and analysis. A sequential mixed methods approach was employed, involving a successive application of both qualitative (Key Informant Interviews) and quantitative (questionnaire) data collection methods. Creswell et al (2004) argues that, mixed methods lend themselves to valuable opportunities for data triangulation. The findings clearly show that universities recognize CE&O as part of the university functioning albeit differences in emphasis with Makerere being more established in comparison to the newer universities UCU and Nkozi. Institutionalization of community engagement and outreach seems low among all the universities. The findings have shown that community engagement in research and community engaged service have the potential to improve teaching
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    Innovative teaching methodologies in higher education for targeted solutions
    (2016) Bwire, Jackline. A
    Every year Ugandan universities train thousands of graduates, yet the unemployment rate has remained high and the challenges faced by children are sky rocketing. The gap between the training offered, the challenges faced by children and the skills needed in the job market seems too wide. The purpose of this report is to show how Uganda Christian University(UCU), department of child development and children Ministry is purposely working towards creating innovative teaching methodologies which are meant to enhance the curriculum for job creation and also improve the lives of children in Uganda. Through an innovative teaching methodology referred to as’ inclusive project teaching’, 27 third year bachelor of Child Development and Children Ministry(BCDCM) students participated in an E-book project which was integrated in the third year BCDCM curriculum. The result of this curriculum integration was the creation of 27 interactive E-books for children with the theme child protection
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    A report for a biology and chemistry primer for undergraduate students (abacus-1) – volume 1 general chemistry
    (2016-06) Tayebwa, Rodgers; Wozei, Eleanor; Gurley, Tom; Birikadde, Grace; Kimono, Diana; Nakayenga, Joyce
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    Language, the Sustainable Development Goals, and Vulnerable Populations
    (2017-05) Gulere, Cornelius Wambi
    Cultures that use indirect language today face the challenge of being misunderstood. Indirection is often associated with lack of self-esteem, zeal, truthfulness and sincerity. Yet, it is for some, a style of language communication intended to save face and keep peace. As such, people who use indirection may be misunderstood to the extent of being excluded, undermined, and dismissed as unsophisticated and disregarded by those who “speak straight to the point.” A case in point is the Basoga in the Eastern part of Uganda, whose language of communication is dominated by riddling and proverbiage. Defined by colonialists and neighbours as “abempwitu” meaning belligerent, their educational and economic performance is comparably dismal and deteriorating by the year largely because of language. Although many Basoga have served in high positions of power, authority and influence since 1910, their power of negotiation and influence has been low because their language of articulation of the matters of Busoga is engrossed in imagery. An understanding of such a people’s language and what it seeks to communicate calls for specific attention to language diversity. The Basoga, like many indigenous and African people, continue to lose out on many opportunities, because they are misunderstood by their partners in development also because they have a low self-concept. I have found out that the economic stagnation and social frustration of the people in Busoga is largely due to low levels of Lusoga language appreciation. Hence, their detached duty to and use of their direct resources both material and human
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    UCUDIR DSpace Technical Documentation
    (2019) Odongo, Fredrick Okite; Bukenya, David
    This document provides notes and procedures for DSpace installation and configuration of the UCU Digital Institutional Repository