Challenges of universal primary education in Uganda:
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Date
2009-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
This study was carried out in Rubaga division of Kampala city with an intention
to determine and identify the outstanding challenges of Universal Primary
Education in Uganda, while reflecting some selected government aided primary
schools in Rubaga division as an illustrative example. On this note, all other
authors' works similar to this particular study were revisited and this formed the
basis of the researcher's review of related literature. A descriptive survey design
was employed since the whole study was about explaining a scenario 1 an event
or occurrence. In the process of data collection, questionnaires and interview
guides were employed after which data was analyzed and presented in
percentages and frequency distribution tables. The findings from the study
revealed that among the outstanding challenges to Universal Primary Education
included; uncongenial home environment, dull curriculum, inadequate trained
teachers, over population, financial resource mismanagement, poor government
monitoring and supervision, limited number of schools, cultural practices,
lingering insecurity and inadequate physical facilities. It was recommended in
this study that government funding and monitoring of Universal Primary
Education in the area of study be revisited and the need for curriculum review to
suite both the interests of the government and those of the learners.
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A research report submitted to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Degree of Bachelor of education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Universal primary education, Uganda