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- ItemEffect of financial interest rates on small scale enterprises. A case study of Owino market in Kisenyi flour millers in Kampala city(Kampala International University, School of Business and Management, 2004-08) Kaule, Jason; Richard
- ItemFactors contributing to job satisfaction among secondary school teachers Nyamarambe Division. Gucha- Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-08) Ayienda, Ogari; RichardThe major purpose of this study to investigate the factors contributing to job satisfaction among secondary school teachers in Nyamarambe Division, South Kisii District. The study also investigated whether there was a relationship between teacher’s overall job satisfaction and personal characteristics of age, gender, educational level and teaching experience. The teachers were asked to state key facets, which they think, had contributed most positively or negatively to their overall job satisfaction. The study utilized the survey research method with an application of descriptive research design. the study sample comprised of 80 teachers from a total of 210 teachers in Nyamarambe Division. This consisted of38% ofthe total population. Random sampling was used to obtain a reprentative sample. The research utilized a questionnaire technique in data collection. The obtained data were subjected to both descriptive an d analytical statistical procedures using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) A chi-square test was used to establish whether there was any relationship between teachers’ overall job satisfaction and their personal characteristics of age, gender, educational level and teaching experience. A 95% significant level (probability of 0.05) was utilized to determine the significance of the relationship. Results were discussed in relation to the research questions investigated. It is hoped that these findings will inform educational planners and policy maker in formulating viable policy guidelines geared towards solving the psychological problems that teachers face due to job dissatisfaction. Education administrators, school authorities and more so teachers in charge of guidance an counseling programs could use these findings to plan and employ appropriate intervention in helping to prevent psychological problems o f teachers.
- ItemThe study set to find out the effects of indiscipline on academic performance of learners in Okwata primary school Amukura Zone Teso-South Distrcit - Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2010-04) Ochula, Emonjong; RichardThe major purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between indiscipline and academic performance of pupils The specific objectives of the study were to determine the impact of indiscipline on the academic performance of pupils, investigate the causes of indiscipline in primary schools pupils. And IdentifY solutions to the problem of school discipline in Okwata primary school. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the pupils and interviews with the teachers. The study revealed that indiscipline pupils do not excel in academics. Poverty, ban of corporal punishment, large classes and lack of parent's ability to discipline their children were mentioned as the major causes of indiscipline in Okwata The study recommended that School authorities and teachers should identifY the reasons for children's misbehavior and therefore deal with the problem. Parents and teachers should work hand in hand to discipline children. Parents should realize that they play a bigger part in disciplining their children. Effective and less violent means of disciplining children should be devised. For example schools should make sure they have counseling services to help such children