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A Comparative Study on the Trials of Dedan Kimathi by Ngugi Wa Thiongo and Micere Mugo and A man for All Seasons by Robert Bolt
(2024-04-08) Gift Katusiime
This study analyzed the setting, character portrayal and style in two plays. The first one by two African writers Ngugi wa Thiongo and Micere Mugo, The Trials of Dedan Kimathi and the second by a Western writer, Robert Bolt’s A Man for All Seasons. The research was library-based, enhanced by the textual data and electronic sources to establish materials related to the two selected plays, and it was conducted using qualitative analysis to examine the data from the two selected plays. The study employed two theories; Formalism theory, that is concerned with literature as a tool for social transformation, not only for entertainment, but also for teaching, criticizing, correcting and transforming society for the better and Sociological theory that advocates for purposive choice of words and use of figurative language for the analysis and interpretation of data. The two plays are concerned with the battle of conscience of the characters, and are about true historical events that happened in two different countries with a period difference of over 400 years. The plots of the two texts are rooted in the historical events leading to the deaths of the two heroes. These are: Sir Thomas More, the 16th Century Lord Chancellor of England and Dedan Kimathi, the leader of the Mau Mau Liberation Movement that occurred in the mid-20th century in Kenya. The two heroes are versatile, resilient and responsive to change throughout the course of the two selected plays, despite all the trials and temptations that are set before them. They remain true to their consciences and beliefs. Therefore, the study found out that the two plays have a similar thread, they are both tragic and tense, and the characters go through trials and die a tragic death for reasons that are beyond them. Hence, they are symbolic characters because they stand for a greater cause. The setting of the two countries is mainly characterized by rebellion, frustration with the status quo, indignation toward authority, lack of approval of a law, and refusal to comply with the oppressor. Hence tense and rebellious relations.
Adoption of E-learning in Selected Schools of Library and Information Science (LIS) in Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-16) Joseph Wejuli
This research examined the adoption of e-learning in LIS education schools by comparing e-learning adoption at EASLIS and UCU to determine whether there were any significant differences and to propose strategies to improve their adoption rates of e-learning. The research's objectives were: i) to compare the e-learning initiatives at EASLIS and UCU; ii) to compare the degree of user-adoption of e-learning at EASLIS and UCU; iii) to examine the challenges affecting the adoption of e-learning at EASLIS and UCU; and iv) to propose strategies to increase the adoption of e-learning at EASLIS and UCU. The research design was a comparative case study with a mixed-methods research approach. The sample size consisted of 22 study participants who composed the entire target population. The data collection methods used were questionnaires and structured interviews. The research findings revealed that both LIS education schools had e-learning initiatives, however, UCU had less management support and did not have a governing committee to manage e-learning. It was further revealed that the degree of user-adoption of e-learning in both LIS education schools was high, however, there were limitations such as the need for staff to get their own Zoom licences at UCU and the low compliance levels among staff at EASLIS. It was also revealed that the LIS education schools suffered from limited funding, high connectivity costs and intellectual challenges, among others. UCU was also understaffed and staff at EASLIS showed low complacency levels and were overworked. The study concluded that there was a need for UCU to install an e-learning governing committee and to lobby for more management support. It was also concluded that both LIS education schools needed to train their staff in delivering engaging e-learning content. It was further concluded that both LIS education schools had to lobby for more financial support. Lastly, EASLIS had to improve staff compliance levels and UCU had to recruit more staff. For EASLIS, the study recommended increasing sensitisation levels to enhance staff compliance and scheduling content delivery as a strategy to reduce staff workloads. For UCU, the study recommended hiring more staff to fill the human resource gaps, purchasing Zoom licences for staff to limit them from using personal resources, lobbying for management support and installing an e-learning government committee. For both EASLIS and UCU, the study recommended lobbying for more funding and conducting staff training to improve their capacity to deliver engaging content.
An Assessment of the Contribution of Leadership Styles on Crisis Management in Selected Secondary Schools in Nakifuma Town Council
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-28) Efrance Ntale
The study aimed at assessment of the leadership styles and crisis management among selected secondary schools in Nakifuma Town Council. The study objectives included; to establish the leadership styles used in crisis management in selected secondary schools in Nakifuma Town Council, to assess the effect of leadership styles on crisis management in selected secondary schools in Nakifuma Town Council, and to examine the challenges that head teachers encounter when it comes to crisis management. The study employed a cross-sectional research design, where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. The sample comprised of four (4) head teachers, four (4) Deputy head teachers, one (1) District Education Officer, two (2) District Inspectors of School, and seventy five (75) teachers. 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 school managers base on charismatic leadership, autocratic leadership, transformative leadership, transformational leadership, transactional leadership and entrepreneurial leadership for proper crisis management. These are the major leadership styles used in crisis management in selected secondary schools in Nakifuma Town Council. It also revealed that autocratic leadership gives full empowerment to the school leader with minimal follower’s participation; the head teacher rarely considers suggestions made by subordinates; there is usually strong orientation towards conformity of rules and regulations; the head teacher usually takes full control and authority in managing crisis; and the head teacher regularly tells us what to do, how to do it and when he/she wants it done; these are the major effect of leadership styles on crisis management in selected secondary schools in Nakifuma Town Council. It further revealed that limited financial resources, geographical location of the school, government policy like school closure under presidential directives; limited knowledge related to the field itself, and organizational structures; these are the major challenges that head teachers encounter when it comes to crisis management. Basing on the above findings, it is concluded that there is positive significant relationship between leadership styles and crisis management in selected secondary schools in Nakifuma Town Council. (r= .686**, p=0.001). This implies that any change in the management of crisis is influenced by leadership style applied. The study recommended that each school must have the trained leaders with relevant skills and understanding to handle crises; and areas of further research were suggested.
An Assessment of the Contribution of Teachers’ Union on Collective Bargaining for Teachers in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Uganda: A Case Study of Arua District
(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-19) Nelson Abaku
This study was carried out in selected public secondary schools in Arua District. The study is about an assessment of the contribution of teachers’ union on collective bargaining for teachers in selected public secondary schools in Uganda. The specific objectives included; to establish what teachers’ unions collectively bargain for on behalf of members (teachers), to identify the perceived factors influencing collective bargaining process for teachers, and to find out the broad strengths and weaknesses of conducting collective bargaining for teachers. The study adopted a case study research design. Quantitative and qualitative research approaches were also used. The study population comprised directors, head-teachers, UNATU representatives from the district, and district UNATU members (teachers) from selected secondary schools; totaling to 66 respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview guide and focus group discussions, and was quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed. The study findings revealed that demand for salary increment and other benefits, against poor working conditions, grievance procedures (government’s failure to sign), demand for the provision of health and safety among teachers, fair compensation, and employee security; these are the major areas/activities teachers’ unions collectively bargain for on behalf of members (teachers) in Arua District. The study also revealed that the Constitution of Uganda and the Labour Unions Act, collective bargaining procedures and protocols followed by parties involved; the methods and approaches used; attitude of members of teachers’ union and entire management; and political influence; these are the major perceived factors influencing collective bargaining process for teachers in Arua District. The study further revealed that teachers’ union in Arua district tend to counter-balance the monopoly power of employers and seek high wages, better working conditions and a fairer share of the school’s profile; salary increment, legally represent teachers on their behalf, prevents teachers from going on strikes; and promoted teachers’ discipline. These are the major broad strengths and weaknesses of teachers’ union conducting collective bargaining for teachers in Arua District. Basing on the above study findings, it was concluded that teachers’ union has a great influence on collective bargaining for teachers in selected public secondary schools in Arua District. The study recommends that political will is of paramount importance. Politicians and other stakeholders should be willing to support teachers’ union and its goals across in Arua district and Uganda at-large; and areas of further research were suggested.
Assessing the Contributions of Science and Mathematics Teachers (Sesemat) on Students Academic Performance in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Hoima Municipality
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-23) George Kazooba Irumba
Science and mathematics teachers (SESEMAT) create engaging lesson plans and activities for the learners, including laboratory works, group research, and field experiments. They also demonstrate methods and present scientific research to support their observations. The study was carried out in Hoima Municipality, Hoima District. The study aimed at assessing the contributions of science and mathematics teachers (SESEMAT) on students’ academic performance in selected public secondary schools. The study objectives were; to find out the methods used by teachers while teaching Science and Mathematics in selected public secondary schools, to find out in which ways SESEMAT has contributed to students’ academic performance in the selected public secondary schools and to identify the factors influencing teachers’ methodology in teaching Science and Mathematics in selected public secondary schools. The study used a cross sectional survey design. A total of 232 respondents was used which included head-teachers, deputy head-teachers, teachers of Science and Mathematics and students; data was collected by use of questionnaire and interview guide. Respondents were purposively and simple randomly selected. Data was analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The study findings revealed that teachers while teaching Science and Mathematics majorly employ demonstration methods, student centered approach and discussion methods. The study also revealed that SESEMAT helps students to grasp content taught easily, gain practical skills, and makes it simple for teachers to attend to individual students’ differences. The study further revealed that teachers training background, teachers’ competence, availability of teaching aids and school education facilities are the major key factors influencing teachers’ methodology in teaching Science and Mathematics in public secondary schools. From the findings, it is concluded that SESEMAT has an impact on the academic performance in science and mathematics in the selected public secondary schools. It is recommended that teachers training institution should be well equipped to groom good and competent teachers with proper required training background for effective science teaching, and areas of further research were suggested.
Assessment of the Effects of the Abek Model on School Going Age Children in Karamoja
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-03-21) Joseph Isaac Opia Onzia
The study aimed at assessing the effect of the ABEK model on school going children in Karamoja region. The study objectives included; to examine the best practices of the ABEK Model; to assess the effect of the ABEK Model in regards to enrollment of school going children, to assess the effect of the ABEK Model in regards to retention of school going children, and to assess the effect of the ABEK Model in regards to delivery of Numeracy & literacy of school going children. The study employed a cross-sectional research design. The sample comprised of Village ABE committee members (18), Sub County ABE committee members (18), learners (55) and facilitators (27). These were purposively and simple randomly selected. Data was collected through questionnaires, xiii interviews and focus group discussions. Data was analyzed quantitatively through the SPSS and thematic content analysis was used to analyze data qualitatively. Study findings revealed that the ABEK model is key in attitudinal change towards education and schooling, and ABEK model has equipped learners with basic life skills; these are the major best practices of the ABEK Model in Karamoja region. Study findings also revealed that the ABEK program provides free education for financially disadvantaged learners which encourages enrolment; and girl child enrolment has been boosted by ABEK by over 40%; these are the major effect of the ABEK Model in regards to enrollment of school going children in Karamoja region. Study findings further revealed that the flexible time table encourages retention of learners by over 30%, ABEK program focus and promote inclusive education, protect individual rights, and the program is based on stakeholder participation where most parents are involved in monitoring their children progress, these are the major effect of the ABEK Model in regards to retention of school going children in Karamoja region. The study lastly revealed that the ABEK model has not taught well children how to read, write and count; the ABEK model has not given learners knowledge of preserving milk, meat and churning yoghurt, and the ABEK model hasn’t enabled learners to fully realize their rights including the right to education; these are the major effect of the ABEK Model in regards to delivery of numeracy and literacy of school going children in the Karamoja region. Basing on the above findings, it was concluded that the ABEK model has an effect on school going children in Karamoja region. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education and Sports in consultations with ABEK designers should plan for modalities to open up alternative centers near ABEK learning centers. This could take care of the needs of the children who are baby sitting and also attending ABEK classes; and areas of further research were suggested
Community Involvement and Management of Public Secondary Schools in Kumi District, Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2023-09-11) Simon Ekabot
The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of community involvement on the management of public secondary schools in Kumi district. The study objectives were to assess how the community is involved in management of public secondary schools in Kumi district, to examine the influence of community involvement on the management of public secondary schools in Kumi district and to investigate the challenges faced in community involvement in management of public secondary schools in Kumi district. A total of 211 respondents were used in this study and these included the head teachers, teachers, community members and DEO. The researcher used a descriptive survey design. Questionnaires and interview guides were used as data collection instruments. Study findings revealed that in most public secondary schools, community members are not involved in school management. Study findings also revealed that most community members do not offer financial and non-financial support to schools besides the school fees they pay. Findings of the study further revealed that community involvement has a great influence on school management because it increases students’ enrolment and attendance, helps community members to air out their grievances, makes community members to demand for accountability and improves on the relationship between community members and school administration and increases students’ performance. Study findings also revealed that community involvement in school management faces a lot of challenges: delayed remittance of capitation grant by government, reluctance of community members to participate in school activities, individual differences among community members and hostility of some community members. This has made it difficult to manage public secondary schools. Basing on study findings, it was recommended that Public secondary schools in Kumi District should fully involve community members in school management, the government ought to remit capitation grant to schools in time, there ought to be diversity management among community members such that individual differences among community members are ignored and there is need to create a cordial relationship between community members and school administration to curb down hostility of some community members.
The Contribution of Information Literacy Competencies Towards Utilization of Information Resources Among Second Year Nursing Students of Aga Khan University, Uganda
(2019-06) Nakaziba, Sarah
The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of Information Literacy (IL) competencies towards effective utilization of information resources among Aga Khan University (AKU) Second Year Nursing Students. The study addressed the following objectives: review how IL programmes are managed at AKU, establish which IL competencies AKU Nursing Students acquire from the library staff, examine the contribution of IL competencies in the effective utilization of information resources at AKU, and identify the factors that either hinder or facilitate the utilization of information resources at AKU. The study adopted a case study research design with a qualitative research approach to collect qualitative data from 31 Second Year Nursing Students, 14 Faculty and 2 Librarians. Findings from the study revealed that most Second Year Nursing Students were not able to use the information resources because they lacked the crucial information literacy competencies (knowledge and skills). The study further revealed that way the IL programme is organized at AKU is the reason for the low levels of IL among the Second Year Nursing Students. Furthermore, the study revealed a number of factors that hinder Second Year Nursing Students from utilizing information resources at AKU to included: Lack of or slow internet connectivity, Limited IL competencies, Limited time for visiting the library while on campus, Inaccessibility to information resources, Lack of awareness of the available information resources, Users perceptions to the library collection, Poor reading habits and the bulkiness of the books. The study concluded that AKU IL programme has not effectively disseminated IL competencies to the Second Year Nursing Students because: IL course unit was not embedded in the curriculum, the training was designated for only freshmen, the model of training and time allocated are not effective for this complex subject, there is minimum Faculty-Librarian collaboration. The researcher recommended that the library should engage in aggressive IL advocacy, adoption of ACRL Information Literacy Standards for Nurses, designing of an IL policy to guide the IL implementation and teaching activities, promote current awareness of library information resources, and implement and market the library online spaces like OPAC and remote access.
Depiction of Cross-Cultural Conflicts in Selected Ugandan Novels
(Uganda Christian University Publications, 2019-12-24) Naula, Mary
This study analyzed the depiction of cross-cultural conflicts arising from Western influence on African educational, religious and socio-cultural values in eight selected Ugandan authors, namely: Wangusa, Ocwinyo, Aloka, Nyabongo, Okurut, Kyomuhendo, Bakaluba and Kaberuka, whose literary works have not received the attention they deserve. The study was guided by three objectives in particular. First, to analyze selected authors’ depiction of cross-cultural conflicts between Western and African educational values in Ugandan novels. Second, to assess these selected writers’ portrayal of cross-cultural conflicts between Western and African religious values in Ugandan novels. Third, to examine the selected authors’ representation of cross-cultural conflicts between Western and African socio-cultural values in Ugandan novels. The study adopts a qualitative study design to analyse the selected Ugandan novels. This study has used a qualitative content analysis for identification of the presence of certain concepts, words, phrases, themes, characters, or sentences within texts to unfold subjective interpretation of the novels. Secondary sources supplemented the primary sources. The study was undertaken in the framework of postcolonial theory. The study found that, in the education arena, the writers depict the educational systems in the novels as full of conflicts in comparison to the traditional African education. The education system is found to be characterized by irrelevancy and exemplified by cram work/rote learning, use of a foreign language, authoritarianism and corporal punishment. Besides, the system is portrayed as full of immorality, corruption, bullying and gender based biases. In the area of religion, the Ugandan novelists are found to portray cross-cultural conflicts arising from sexual immorality, religious clashes, hypocrisy, syncretism, baptismal rites, polygamy, and interpretation dilemmas. On the socio-cultural aspect; rape, virginity, arranged marriage, bridal wealth, polygamy, circumcision and community orientation are found to be the major areas of cross-cultural conflicts. We conclude that the society created by the Ugandan novelists is full of cross-cultural conflicts in the educational, religious and sociocultural arenas. These may be fictitious but they represent one historical reality. Several recommendations are made. Further literary scholarship should focus on inter-ethnic cultural conflicts within Africa, or within Ugandan space, which this study has assumed constant. Further studies could also analyse conflicts within the characters in Ugandan novels. Since Ugandan novels are very rich in orality and use of local languages and names, further studies could be undertaken to expand on this phenomena. Further studies may also dwell on the current cultural dynamics in Africa without recourse to the past.
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.
Domestic Violence and Teachers’ Performance in Uganda: Interrogating Female Teachers’ Experiences in Secondary Schools in Kitgum District
(Uganda Christian University, 2023-10-19) Ayot Gladys Oyat
Domestic violence can impact the survivors and the places where they work in many ways. A qualitative study interrogated domestic violence and the performance of female secondary school teachers in Kitgum District with a focus to assess how domestic violence affects the teaching roles of female teachers in secondary schools in Uganda, explore the female teachers’ perspectives on how domestic violence affects their administrative roles, describe how the female teachers affected by domestic violence cope with the challenges of domestic violence while performing duties and explore support available in school to survivors. The study was conceived within the socialist feminist philosophy and underpinned by radical feminist theory, both contained in the applied ethics dominion. Narratives of 20 female teachers and 23 headteachers experiences were collected through in-depth interviews. Findings reveals that the multiple roles of teachers, undertaken within a domestic violence environment greatly impacts service delivery of teaching and interpersonal relations resulting in poor performance in the roles of these teachers. Female teachers affected by domestic violence negotiate through the challenges using both formal and informal ways but with limited support from their places of work. The study recommends for supportive policy frameworks mainstreamed as tools for remedy, coping and resolutions to empower female teachers and headteachers on support systems for female teachers affected by domestic violence to allow them supportive work environment. This study adds international dimension to literature on domestic violence and suggests practical ways on strategies for intervention to mitigate the impact of domestic violence in schools. The study suggests for a similar study on all female employees in school settings to be carried out, and on the male teachers as well. It further suggests that longitudinal studies on female teachers be conducted to consolidate the findings on experiences of female teachers and impact of domestic violence in schools.
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.
Employee Management Strategy and Teachers Performance in Government Secondary Schools in Kasanda District
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-24) Babirye Juliet Nansubuga
Employee management is an organization’s most vital and valuable and important asset. There is indication that employee management strategy is the most important school variable influencing the performance of teachers. The purpose of the study is to establish the relationship between employee management strategy and teachers’ performance in government secondary schools in Kasanda District. Objectives of the study included; to evaluate the relationship between professional development and syllabi completion in selected government secondary schools, to establish the effect of employee collaboration on lesson delivery in selected government secondary schools, and to assess the effect of employee planning on student academic engagement in selected government secondary schools. This study being a mixed research method, it employed a cross-sectional survey design. The study population included; (5) head teachers, (5) deputy head-teachers, (2) District Inspectors of School, District Education Officer (1), director of studies (5), and (74) teachers. These were purposively and simple randomly selected. The questionnaires and interview guide were used to get primary data, which was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study findings revealed that skills acquired from professional development encourage teachers to teach the required content in time; teachers gain more experience through training to effectively handle the subject content confidently; and there is high syllabus completion courtesy of various workshops intended to retool teachers, as well as teachers gain more confidence in content delivery with more knowledge gained from refresher trainings. Therefore, there is moderately week positive (r=.686**) relationship between professional development and teachers’ performance in government secondary schools in Kasanda district. Thus, professional development accounts for 24.5% variation in the teachers’ performance in secondary schools. The study also revealed that teachers gain new teaching skills from collaborating with colleagues; teacher spend time in organized teacher meetings discussing/addressing teaching practices; discussing and addressing curricular issues, and collaborate with colleagues to share academic views and ideas on effective lesson delivery. There was a moderate positive (r=0.342**) relationship between employee collaboration and lesson delivery in selected government secondary schools in Kasanda district. Further, employee collaboration accounts for 30.4% variation in the teachers’ performance in secondary schools. The study further revealed that preparation for employee roles within the school influence the overall learning environment and student academic engagement; communication among employees about planning contributes to creating a supportive and stimulating learning environment for students; and employees' proactive efforts in planning for student-centered activities contribute to fostering a sense of belonging. Therefore, there was a moderate positive (r=.589**) relationship between employee planning and student academic engagement in selected government secondary schools in Kasanda district. Thus, employee planning accounts for 31.3% variation in the teachers’ performance in secondary schools. Basing on the above findings, it is concluded that there is relationship between employee management strategy and teachers’ performance in government secondary schools in Kasanda District. The study recommended that there is need for refresher courses to the school stakeholders and leaders so as to equip them with new employee management skills required at work places for effective workload coverage and enhanced effective teaching; and further areas of study were proposed.
Events and Generation of Oral Literature: The Murder and Burial of Bishop James Hannington as a Case Study
(2015-05-10) Wankuma Abel Kibbedi
This study focuses on two events, namely the death and burial of Bishop Hannington, in order to help us understand the generation and development of oral narratives. It follows the path that has been cleared by scholars in African Literature like Hofmeyr who combine multiple approaches to the study of Oral Literature, that is, History, Anthropology, and Sociology. It proves that much oral literature can be produced from a single event. The study looks at the generation of oral literature from the death and burial of Bishop James Hannington the first Anglican bishop of the Equatorial Province. The researcher visited the sites of the murder and a place where the bishop’s body was kept for a while before the first burial. He interviewed several informants from whom very insightful information was got. The conclusion is that much oral literature can be generated from an event as here reported and documented in this dissertation.
Examining the Current Collection Development Practices in the Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology
(2022-10) NalunkumaElizabeth
Collection development practices facilitate the development of quality collections. This study aimed at examining the current collection development practices in the Uganda Information and Communications Institute (UICT) Library to determine if they were effective for building relevant collections at the UICT library. The objectives of the study were: i) to find out how collections are developed at the UICT library; ii) to determine the factors that influence collection development at the UICT library; iii) to investigate the challenges affecting collection development at the UICT library; and iv) to obtain strategies for improving collection development at the UICT library. A case study research design was adopted for the study. The researcher used a qualitative research approach with study participants from the library, faculty and student representatives. In total, the study had 14 study participants. The data collection methods used were an interview guide and document reviews. The study findings revealed that UICT had a collection development policy although it was only known to the library staff. The faculty staff and students had no knowledge about the collection development policy nor its contents. The study also revealed that students were entirely not involved in the collection development process although faculty staff were asked to provide titles for collections they deemed necessary through a group email from the librarians. All study participants complained that their recommendations were never considered. The researcher also found out that collection development was limited by budget constraints, lack of user involvement, lack of ICT training among others. The study participants proposed being involved in the collection development process, taking their recommendations seriously and using library fees for collection development among the ways to improve collection development. The study concluded that the collection development practices at the UICT library were not effective in building quality collections because they left out students who were the major users of the collections. The study recommended involving all library users in the collection development process, taking into consideration staff recommendations and training library staff in collection development among the ways of improving collection development at the UICT library.
Examining the Current Collection Development Practices in the Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology
(2022-10) NalunkumaElizabeth
Collection development practices facilitate the development of quality collections. This study aimed at examining the current collection development practices in the Uganda Information and Communications Institute (UICT) Library to determine if they were effective for building relevant collections at the UICT library. The objectives of the study were: i) to find out how collections are developed at the UICT library; ii) to determine the factors that influence collection development at the UICT library; iii) to investigate the challenges affecting collection development at the UICT library; and iv) to obtain strategies for improving collection development at the UICT library. A case study research design was adopted for the study. The researcher used a qualitative research approach with study participants from the library, faculty and student representatives. In total, the study had 14 study participants. The data collection methods used were an interview guide and document reviews. The study findings revealed that UICT had a collection development policy although it was only known to the library staff. The faculty staff and students had no knowledge about the collection development policy nor its contents. The study also revealed that students were entirely not involved in the collection development process although faculty staff were asked to provide titles for collections they deemed necessary through a group email from the librarians. All study participants complained that their recommendations were never considered. The researcher also found out that collection development was limited by budget constraints, lack of user involvement, lack of ICT training among others. The study participants proposed being involved in the collection development process, taking their recommendations seriously and using library fees for collection development among the ways to improve collection development. The study concluded that the collection development practices at the UICT library were not effective in building quality collections because they left out students who were the major users of the collections. The study recommended involving all library users in the collection development process, taking into consideration staff recommendations and training library staff in collection development among the ways of improving collection development at the UICT library.
Examining the Financial Management Practices Behind Academic Performance in Chosen Public Primary Schools Within Cueibet County, Gok State, South Sudan
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-12) Job Reec Sabit
This study investigates the relationship between financial management practices and academic performance in selected public primary schools within Cueibet County, Gok State South Sudan. Through a comprehensive survey of 156 respondents, representing a 100% response rate, the research examines the impact of financial planning, coordination, and control practices on academic outcomes. The demographic composition of the sample, including gender, education levels, and tenure, is analyzed. Using a Likert scale, the study measures academic performance based on indicators such as passing rates, national examination grades, completion rates, and alignment with national human resource development. Key challenges in academic performance emerge, including poor grades and low completion rates. Analyzing three financial management dimensions planning, coordination, and control through regression techniques, the study finds that financial planning practices significantly influence academic performance, while coordination and control practices exhibit lesser impact. The research highlights disconnects between financial planning and academic goals, misallocation of resources due to poor coordination, and insufficient monitoring and auditing of spending practices. The study underscores the importance of strategic financial planning aligned with academic objectives, efficient resource coordination, and robust financial controls to enhance the academic environment. The findings have implications for administrators, policymakers, and stakeholders aiming to enhance academic outcomes through effective financial management. Further research is recommended to explore additional factors influencing academic performance in this context.
Exploring the Prose Style Techniques of Chinua Achebe in Things Fall Apart (1958) and Athol Fugard in Tsotsi (1980) Through a Cinematic Lens
(2024-11) Geoffrey Abraham Bakiraasa Ssenoga
The study is an exploration of prose style techniques through a cinematic lens of two African fiction writers. It specifically focuses on Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart (1958) and Athol Fugard’s Tsotsi (1980). The major purpose of the study is to establish that though these are novels written in a traditional sense, the narrative techniques the authors use respectively, express cinematic technique. The study established that the cinematic prose style techniques not only concretises the story experiences in the novels but in the long run can be used to promote African literature in reconfiguration to film through a framework that rests on cinematic prose technique for its operation. The study recommends that this framework be applied to the reading of other African literary genres such as poetry, drama, oral literature and fiction for the purpose of creating more visibility for African literature
Headteacher’s Role in Attainment of Quality Inclusive Education in Selected Secondary Schools in Iganga District, Uganda
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-06-07) Lastone Balyaino
The study investigated the influence of head teachers‟ mandate in realization of inclusive quality education in selected secondary schools in Iganga district- Uganda. The study was guided by the following objectives i) to determine the influence of head teacher‟s planning role on the quality of inclusive education, ii) to establish the influence of head teachers‟ support role on the quality of inclusive education and iii) to find out the influence of head teachers‟ motivation role on the quality of inclusive education. The study was inclined on the systems theory propounded by Ludwing and George in 1940 and a cross-sectional descriptive research design was adopted, drawing on quantitative as well as qualitative research approaches with a sample size of 83 (including 73 teachers, 5 deputy head teachers, and 5 head teachers) respondents. The questionnaire reliability α = 0.831 was obtained after subjecting the instrument to 5 independent respondents in a week interval period while content validity index of 88.9 was obtained for 3 professional raters. Simple Random Sampling and Census Inquiry techniques were adopted for the study. Questionnaires and the interview guides were adopted for data collection. Quantitate data was analysed Pearson correlation and regression analyses while qualitative data was analysed using the verbatim method. The findings revealed; a positive, significant influence of the head teacher‟s planning role on the quality of inclusive education (r= 0.534, p > 0.05), a positive moderate influence of head teacher‟s support role on the quality of inclusive education (r= 0.514, p < 0.05) and strong positive influence of head teacher‟s motivation role on the quality of inclusive education (r= 0.621, p < 0.05). Furthermore, the study recommended that in future, similar studies be extended to primary schools and headteachers to be sensitized about quality education.
Impact of Teacher Promotion on Teacher Performance in Selected Government Aided Secondary Schools in Iganga District
(Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-21) Simon Badaza
Teachers’ promotion provides them with the opportunities for growth, increased responsibility and improved social status as well as high job commitment. However, the teachers’ work place performance has not shown the desired results, and the situation has persistent despite the school leaders emphasizing teachers’ promotion. The study aimed at exploring the impact of teacher promotion on teacher performance in selected government aided secondary schools in Iganga District. The study objectives included; to establish the existing promotion criteria for teachers among selected secondary schools, to ascertain the determinants influencing teacher promotion among selected government aided secondary schools, to determine the ways in which teachers’ promotion has influenced their performance among selected government secondary schools. The study employed a cross-sectional research design, where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. The sample comprised of head teachers, deputy head teachers, District Education Officer, District Inspectors of Schools, and teachers. 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. The study findings revealed that teachers tend to be promoted basing on their education level, performance appraisal results, work-based performance, seniority and years of experience at work. Study findings revealed that there is a positive effect of teacher promotion and teacher performance (r=.686) with coefficient of determination R2=0.471 which shows that 47.1 % variation in teacher performance is explained by gaps in teacher promotion. It was noted that promotion enhance teachers’ job commitment, increasing teachers’ work morale, adherence to routine tasks, increased co-operation and harmony among teachers and improvement in students’ academic performance score. The study also revealed that availability of vacancy, school financial base, government policy on recruitment, and assessment and evaluation of one’s skills; these are the critical factors affecting teacher promotion among selected government secondary schools. Basing on the research findings, it is therefore concluded that most teacher promotion has a great impact on their performance in government secondary school teachers in Iganga District (r=.686). The study therefore recommended that Education Service Commission should endeavour to be fair in the selection of qualified candidates based on merit and not politically influenced by union members or politicians; and areas of further research were suggested.

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