The challenges of Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Reduction of illiteracy A case study of Irongo Subcounty Luuka District.
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2011-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
This research aimed at finding facts about Universal Primary Education (UPE)
particularly addressing the challenges of UPE in the reduction of illiteracy. The
objectives of the research were; to establish the obstacles that were hindering the
implementation of UPE program in Irongo Sub County, To establish the effects of
the method of teaching on learning, and To find out teacher pupil ratio and its
effect on learning.
The research composed 150 respondents fiĀ·om six primary schools in Luuka
District. Questionnaires were used to both teachers and Head Teachers of those
particular schools. Interviews schedules were organized by the researcher where
teachers were involved and pupils were also interviewed. Pupils were selected by
the researcher to really find out through observation whether pupils under UPE
program were achieving the need full
The findings were among others neglect of parents in the implementation of the
program, late release of UPE funds, poor infrastructure in form of class rooms,
high inadequate staff that can effectively implement the program, lack of lunch for
pupils and teachers.
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A research report submitted to the Faculty of
Education in Partial Fulfillment of the Award of
Bachelors Degree of Arts in Education of
Kampala International University.
Keywords
Universal Primary Education, Challenges, Reduction, Illiteracy, Luuka District