A Research Dissertation Report Presented to the College of Education Open and Distance E-Learning in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of Bachelors Degree of Arts in Education of Kampala International University
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2018-11
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
Abstract
The study assessed the challenges in the management of primary schools in Kibaale
district. The specific objectives of the study aimed at investigating the administrative
challenges that primary schools face in Kibaale district. There is need for efficient and
effective management and running of primary schools over the formation however,
there has been concern over the management of primary schools in Kibaale district
often resulting to poor performance of these schools in National Examination and
frequent students unrests.
The conceptualization of the study was based on the fact that schools just as the
business enterprises need effective management to achieve the set goals and
objectives, such as functional organizations have a purpose which they must be seen to
fulfill effectively and efficiently the research was based on a descriptive design. The
research adopted a stratified random sampling strategy on a target population of 89
public schools in Kibaale district. Primary data was collected by the use of questionnaire
which were self-administered by the researcher with the help of two other assistants.
Secondary data was obtained from books, Journals. On administrative problems in
primary schools and general management of schools as well as the functioning and
roles of various school management committee. The research embraced a research,
methodology that give valuable results as desired by the study research questions and
objectives~
A descriptive, research survey design was employed, questionnaires with closed and
open ended questions were applied to ensure that the research instruments gave
formidable data and thus ensuring reliability of the jnstrument. The study established
that lack of adequate training and experience on financial management might be the’
main cause of school mismanagement and hence poor academic performance every
aspect of school management and hence is attached by the way more is allocated.
The finding indicate that Head teachers spend more time on reviewing finance matters
with parent, teachers and Board of governors. Issue of discipline come second in
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importance to the Head teacher as finance, because Head teachers would probably
delegate them to the deputy and other teachers. The study conducted that inadequate
training and experience of the Head Teacher in such financial management, discipline a
teacher relation could be the case of poor performance. This is because the role of the
Head teacher revolve around the three issues.
The study came up with various recommendations touching on various stakeholders
that included parents, teachers, Head teachers and Board of governors the government
should at least train head teachers on finance management. The government should
also provide grants to help in the operation of school especially on matters to do with
finance. The ministry of education should put mechanisms in place to ensure that Head
teachers run schools without extend interference. Head teachers should delegate their
powers to the deputes, with supervision. This research was conducted in Kibaale district
Western Uganda,
Description
A Research Dissertation Report Presented to the College of Education Open and Distance E-Learning in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of Bachelors Degree of Arts in Education of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Challenges, Management, Kibaale District., Primary Schools