Metropolitan Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research

Volume 2, Issue 5 (May)

6 articles
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Debates and Learning in Primary Schools: A Case Study of Real Quality Primary School in Kisoro District
Mujuni Michael, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, Dr Arinaitwe Julius, Dr Omendo Vincent
debates and learning
The major objective of this study lied in finding out whether there was a relationship between Debates and Learning at Real Quality Primary School in Kisoro District. Other objectives included: To find out the extent of Debate practice at Real Quality Primary School in Kisoro District and to find out the level of learning at Real Quality Primary School in Kisoro district. The study adopted a descriptive and observational research design and simple random probability sampling technique were used to obtain a sample size 80 respondents of from Kisoro Municipality using solvins formula. The researcher concluded that debates have a strong positive correlation with learning (r = 0.994 at 0.01 level of significance) and therefore debates should be encouraged in schools because they promote active independent thinking of learners. The researcher recommends that teachers should include time for debate activities on school time table so as to enable learners develop self-confidence, critically think, develop their language speaking skills and be motivated towards learning in schools. The researcher also recommends community members including parents to nurture their children well and encourage them to participate in debate activities in schools.
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Examining the Relationship Between Poverty and Early Marriages Among School Going Girls a Case Study of Kimanya Sub County
Ssegawa Vincent, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, Dr Arinaitwe Julius, Dr Kirwisam Matovu
poverty early marriages and school going girls
The study aimed at examining the relationship between poverty and early marriages among school going girls with a case study of kimanya sub county and it was guided by the following objectives; To assess the different causes of early marriages in communities, to identify ways how early marriages’, affect girl Child education and to identify ways how early marriages’ can be abolished in communities. From the findings, these coefficients represented the estimated effect of each predictor variable on the dependent variable (poverty) while holding other variables constant. In this case, the constant term was 2.562, indicating the estimated poverty level when early marriages are zero. The coefficient for early marriages was 0.529, suggesting that for each unit increase in early marriages, poverty is estimated to increase by 0.529. These coefficients represented the standardized effect of each predictor variable on the dependent variable. They allowed for a comparison of the relative importance of different predictors. The standardized coefficient for early marriages was 0.812, indicating that early marriages have a strong positive influence on poverty, as higher standardized coefficients indicate stronger relationships. The tvalue measured the strength of the relationship between the predictor variable and the dependent variable, taking into account the sample size and variability. A higher absolute t-value suggests a stronger relationship. In this case, the t-value for early marriages was 9.688, indicating a statistically significant relationship with poverty The researcher also recommended the parents to always send their children back to school whenever they get involved in early marriages.
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The Impact of Teachers’ Appraisal System on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Uganda the Case of Goma Sub County Mukono District
Matovu David, Dr. Sekiswa Peter
Teachers’ Appraisal System and Students’ Academic Performance
The achievements and failures of any academic facility are determined by the educational outcomes of its children; therefore, there is a need for investigation into enhancing academic achievement. The academic achievement of learners is the center around which the overall education system revolves. The study was conducted to look at how the teacher evaluation system affected students' school achievement. It had three goals: to look at how the teacher evaluation system affected students' student success, to look at how it affected school authorities, and to look for additional ways to raise students' educational outcomes. According to the study's findings, executives mostly use four systems: instructor students’ cooperation, way to unite, teaching methods of material, and students' educational performance. The study discovered that establishing a noise-free classroom atmosphere, professional growth for educators, professionalism, and provisional licence health; managerial oversight; regular teacher school and classroom enrollment; teachers' contingency plan to teach; a decrease in sickness absence; teachers' mixture skills, perspectives, and favorable feelings toward the career path; and family involvement were other methods to improve students' achievement. The study also found a high correlation between kids' academic achievement and teachers' absenteeism. The study comes to the conclusion that measures like teacher evaluation are complete and a solid strategy that must be designed and fully conveyed for an effective standard school.
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The Impact of Teachers’ Teaching Methods on Students’ Performance in English Subject in Secondary Schools in Uganda, a Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Kampala & Wakiso
Dhabangi Anthony, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara, Kamugisha Nelson
teaching methods and students’ performance
The report's targets were to: investigate the different approaches used to teach the English subject in certain secondary schools in Uganda; to evaluate the impact of teaching techniques on the students' effectiveness in the English subject in selected secondary schools in Kampala and wakiso; and to conduct a case study of certain secondary schools in Kampala and wakiso. According to the results in the table above, 69 (52%) strongly agree that when using a professor educational strategy, the learner simply absorbs what the instructor is teaching because all assistance and knowledge is provided by the teacher. The survey indicates that good teachers should be combined with less qualified teachers to gain maximum outcomes from a mixture of knowledge and enthusiasm to acquire results. 22 (17%) agree with this assumption, while 20 (15%) are unsure of its validity.
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The Impact of Western Education on Social Economic Development of Communities in Uganda a Case Study of Wakiso Town Council Wakiso District
Wanyana Suzan, Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, Dr Arinaitwe Julius, Amanya Gibson
education and social economic development
This qualitative study aimed at examining the impact of western education on the socioeconomic development of communities and it was conducted under three objectives namely; determining the relationship between education and economic growth, identifying the challenges involved in the transmission of western education and finding ways of solving such challenges. The study realized a positive relationship between the two variables and proposed solutions to the some of the identified challenges. The study found out that majority 109 (87.2%) of the respondents strongly agreed that the system is challenged with the economic inequalities, 13 (10.4%) of them agreed while 3 (2.4%) disagreed to the challenge. 93 (74.4%) of the respondents strongly agreed that western education is challenged by corrupted administrators and 32 (25.6%) also agreed. The study went further and found out that majority 67 (53.6%) of the respondents strongly agreed that western education is challenged by the persistent increase of school dropouts, 28 (22.4%) of them also agreed while 22 (17.6%) strongly disagreed and 8 (6.4%) disagreed to the challenge. Basing on the study findings and observations made by the researcher, the study recommends school heads with in the town council to extend their efforts towards improving teachers’ standards of living among western educational institutions, so as teachers provide what they are supposed to provide. research.miu.ac.ug/publications 1044 Metropolitan Journal of Social and Educational Research (MJSER) ISSN 1813-4262 (Print) ISSN 1813-4270 (online) Vol. 2 Issue 2, May - 2023, Pages: 1044-1057
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The Influence of Domestic Violence on Child Education. A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Makindye Division, Kampala District
Dr Ariyo Gracious Kazaara, Kamugisha Nelson
domestic violence and child education
There are many various types of domestic violence, such as physically, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse. Any action that purposely transfers force to another man's blood and increases the possibility of physical harm, brain damage, or discomfort, such as pressing, crashing, lifting large objects, hitting, or startling, has an impact on children's education. The primary objective of this study is to determine how domestic violence impacts high school students' academic performance in the Makindye Division of the Kampala District. Considering the numerous examples of domestic abuse that have occurred in schools in Kampala and other parts of Uganda, evaluating and analyzing the challenges associated with putting into practice strategies to address the issue. Both individual questionnaires and interviews were utilized as data collection methods. The study discovered that a child's academic achievement can be impacted in a variety of ways by domestic violence. As a consequence of corporal abuse and other constraints that cause a child's body to hurt physically and have a negative effect on their academic development, students face drop - out rates, poor performance, poor focus, and amnesia.