Browsing by Subject "Primary schools"
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Acoli learners’ challenges in articulating the received pronunciation of English in primary schools, Gulu District.
(Makerere University, 2014-09)This study investigated the effect of the English Vowel and consonant sounds missing in Acoli and the Acoli stress patterns on the learners’ articulation of the Received Pronunciation (RP) of English in primary schools, ... -
Analysis of hygiene and sanitation infrastructure in primary schools in Soroti District
(Makerere University, 2014-08)This study carried out an analysis of the hygiene and sanitation infrastructure in primary schools in Soroti district. The specific objectives of the study were to identify factors responsible for poor hygiene and sanitation, ... -
An analysis of pooled data for monitoring primary school pupils’ proficiency
(2009-11-12)In a bid to improve on the quality and relevance of education, Uganda government commissioned the Education Policy Review Commission (EPRC) in 1987 to “appraise the entire system of education and recommend measures and ... -
Application of geographical information systems (GIS) to assess the accessibility of school infrastructure in Pallisa District
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Education is a human right as well as a key factor in development. Investments in education directly raise the wellbeing of individuals. Basic education includes primary and lower secondary education and is a powerful ... -
Assessing the effect of menstruation on school performance among adolescent girls in primary schools in Petta Sub County Tororo District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11-30)Introduction: Menstruation is characterized by psychological and physiological challenges that affect school attendance, participation, concentration and completion of class work among adolescent girls. Limited data exists ... -
Assessment of fire emergency preparedness of primary and secondary boarding schools in Jinja District and City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Introduction Fire emergencies in boarding schools are a critical public health challenge, an overall average of up to 1,007 incidents of fire are registered in Uganda annually, with up to 17 of these incidents occurring ... -
Assessment of the level of school fire safety preparedness in primary and secondary boarding schools in Wakiso Districts
(Makerere University, 2010)Background: School fire disabilities and deaths are a public health concern not only because of the increased incidences, but also the type of disability or death caused, the predominantly young population involved and the ... -
Availability and adequacy of instructional materials and land for the teaching of agriculture in selected primary schools (Iganga District)
(Makerere University, 2009)The dissertation is an outcome of an investigation on availability, adequacy and utilization of instructional materials and land for the teaching of agriculture in selected primary schools in Iganga District. The study was ... -
Awarness and application of life skills education in primary schools in post-conflict areas: a case of Kalaki County Kaberamaido District.
(Makerere University, 2010-11)This research study was conducted in Kalaki County, in Kaberamaido district, in north eastern Uganda, in April 2009, using cross-sectional survey, since a large sample was required and involved respondents of different age ... -
Child labour and its effects on the child’s right to education: A case of selected primary schools in Entebbe fishing communities (2002-2006)
(Makerere University, 2011)The study examined the causes and effects of child labour on the children’s right to education in Entebbe fishing communities. It was conducted at the landing sites of Kigungu and Nakiwogo. The focus of the study was on ... -
A comparative study of the effectiveness of in-service and pre-service modes of primary school teacher training in Luwero District
(Makerere University, 2009-08)The comparative study of the effectiveness of in-service and pre-service modes of primary school teacher training was carried out in Luwero TDMS area. The following objectives guided the study; • Compare performance of ... -
Contribution of social studies in primary schools to the learning and performance of geography in secondary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-02)The study focused on the contribution of social studies taught in primary school to the learning and performance of geography in secondary schools of Wakiso District . The objectives of the study were: (i) To analyze the ... -
Correlates of enrolment and retention of Batwa Pygmy children in primary schools in Kisoro District, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2009-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate correlates of enrolment and retention of Batwa pygmy children in primary schools in Kisoro district. The study intended to establish the extent to which Batwa social culture ... -
Decentralization policy and human resource management of Universal Primary Education in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-12-14)The study was concerned with the implementation of decentralization policy and the Human Resource Management in UPE Schools. There was a concern whether the implementation of decentralization policy had improved HRM functions ... -
Effects of employee relations on teachers’ performance in government aided primary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-02)The study was about examining the effects of employee relations on teachers’ performance in government aided primary schools in Wakiso District. Its purpose was to investigate the extent to which employee relations affected ... -
Evaluation of effectiveness of the procurement process in the primary schools: A case study of Serere District Local Government
(Makerere University, 2015-08)This study was guided by three specific objectives namely; to evaluate the effectiveness of the procurement planning in Primary Schools. To evaluate the effectiveness of the Supplier evaluation and Contract award in Primary ... -
Evaluation of factors affecting performance in government-aided primary schools in Gulu Municipal Council, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008-09)The study was conducted on Government-aided primary schools in Gulu Municipal Council that sat for Primary Leaving Examination. This study covered the period of 1997-2006. The selection of the study was based on the fact ... -
An exploration of the state of the school-based teacher professional development in selected primary schools in Luwero district.
(2023-01-10)This study aimed at exploring the state of school-based teacher professional development in four selected primary schools in Luwero district. This study set out; (i) to establish the existing forms of school-based teacher ... -
Exploring Teachers' Pedagogical Experiences in Using Local Languages to teach Literacy I: A case study of a selected Primary School in Wakiso Town
(Makerere University, 2024-12-03)The study on the exploration of the teachers’ pedagogical experiences in using local language to teach literacy I: a case study of a selected primary school lower classes, Wakiso Town was guided by David Kolbs’ (1984) ... -
Factors affecting the performance of pupils in primary schools in Paidha Town Council
(Makerere University, 2010-04)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of factors like; level of education of parents, family income and parents’ marital status on the performance of pupils in primary schools in Paidha Town Council ...