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- ItemRewards, Teaching Staff Retention and Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Bundibugyo District-Uganda.(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning., 2011-09) Muganzi, JoshuaThis study explored the relationship between Rewards, Teaching Staff Retention and Academic Performance in some selected secondary schools in Bundibugyo District. In this manner, the study investigated various forms of staff rewards in selected secondary schools, establish why staff members in the selected secondary schools are rewarded and retained. This was followed by the relationship between rewards and academic performance in the selected secondary schools and lastly, the relationship between staff retention and academic performance is established as specific objectives. Different theories were analyzed and employed to support the study and concepts internalized properly to bring a conceptual framework, As such, different scholars’ views regarding the aspects investigated as specific objectives were properly articulated, A descriptive correlation design was used and 180 respondents were sampled through simple random sampling method. Self Administered Questionnaires were the instruments used and both primary and secondary sources of data were all of great importance. The findings revealed that different forms of rewards have been employed by the schools selected for this study, Rewards and retention programs in these selected secondary schools were intended for promoting better academic performance in the schools, Findings also revealed that there was direct relationship between retention, rewards and academic performance since every staff member acted to their fullest hence better academic performance, The researcher concluded that appropriate forms of rewards that can aid and motivate teachers to develop positive attitude should be designed and only those professionals who can properly deliver subject contents should be retained if the intention is to gear towards better academic achievement. Therefore, the study recommended that the school management and administration needs to identify the experienced and professional teachers and enhance better reward schemes and retention programs for such teachers.
- ItemSchool environment and academic achievement of pupils in selected primary schools of Ntungamo Municipality(Kampala International University(KIU), 2012) Tukundane, MosesThe study was about school environment and academic achievement of pupils in selected primary schools. The study was carried out in Ntungamo Municipality. The study's main objective was to find out the influence of school environment on the academic achievement of pupils in Ntungamo Municipality. Specifically the study was aimed at; finding out the contribution of the school environment on the academic achievement of pupils in selected primary schools, establishing factors outside school environment that influence academic achievement and establishing strategies for improving the school environment for pupils' academic achievement. The study relied on a number of methods and techniques. A cross-sectional survey design was used in the study, and both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in the research design. The study population comprised of head teachers, teachers, pupils and parents. Sampling techniques included purposive, simple random and judgmental sampling. The data collection tools included questionnaire, interview guide, observation and documentary review. Data analysis comprised of qualitative and quantitative methods, whereby qualitatively content analysis and thematic analysis was done while quantitatively SPSS was used to analyse the coded data and generate the descriptive statistics. From the study findings, it was realized that accommodation in most schools was adequate. It was further found that teaching staff, teachers discipline and good public relations and the mastery of subject matter by teachers have been good school environment indicators that have positively influenced academic achievement of pupils. Factors outside school environment that have facilitated academic achievement of pupils have included pupils' interest in the school, teachers characters and behaviours, mastery of subjects by the teachers and supervision of pupils and teachers by head teachers. The strategies to promote academic achievement among pupils have ranged from improvement in teachers experience and qualifications to improvement in information and technology, timely tests and home work and staff motivation. There is need for the affected schools to plan for construction of more classroom blocks, procure more text books and strengthen school management bodies as these are good indicator of good school learning environment.