Assessing the Contributions of Science and Mathematics Teachers (Sesemat) on Students Academic Performance in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Hoima Municipality
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2024-05-23
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
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.