The impact of remuneration on the performance of teachers in private secondary schools of Serere Districts
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2013-12
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Kampala International University,College of Education
Abstract
This research dissertation titled “the effect of child abuse on secondary
school pupils in selected schools; case study of selected schools in
Makindye division, Kampala district Uganda”
The main objective of the study was to examine the effect of child abuse
on secondary school pupils in selected schools which has been
associated with problems in Secondary pupils’ cognitive processes and
poor academic functioning, emotional effects exposure to depression and
negative self-concept which interfere with school adaptation and
academic achievement and disciplinary problems.
This study was set out to analyze the effect of child abuse on secondary
school pupils in selected schools; case study of selected schools in
Makindye division, Kampala district Uganda. The study employed a
descriptive study design with a triangulation of both quantitative and
qualitative methods of data collection and analysis..
In conclusive remarks, in my study its clear from the onset that certain
conditions are important in curbing the effect of child abuse on
secondary school pupils in selected schools for example, Initiative
policies to act against domestic violence, assisting victims of past and
present domestic violence’s and incorporating all stakeholders in
sensitizing people about the impact of domestic violence on girl child
education.
Over all 60.0% of active children were reported experiencing some form of
violence in the three (3) weeks prior to their study. Literature was
reviewed based of the various forms of themes; in all aspects it alluded to
violence as a practice that emanates as a result of discrimination and
unequal powers among men and women in spheres of use.
The recommendations in terms of measures to combat Child Abuse on
secondary pupils included the need for domestic violence legislation,
strengthening community networks, transformation of social-cultural
norms getting men involved in activities for combating violence, all this is
aimed at improving the status of girl child within the society and enable
them participate meaningfully in the development of the nation
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A research report submitted to the College of Education, Open and Distance Learning as a partial fulfillment for an award of a Bachelors Degree of Arts with Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Child abuse, Secondary school