Theses and Dissertations (Masters & PhD)Theses and Dissertations (Masters & PhD)https://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/142024-03-29T01:47:18Z2024-03-29T01:47:18ZTeaching literacy using the local language and learner achievement at lower primary in Uganda’s schools, a case of selected schools in Bukwo districtKusuro, Isaachttps://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/9992024-03-27T12:15:38Z2023-10-10T00:00:00ZTeaching literacy using the local language and learner achievement at lower primary in Uganda’s schools, a case of selected schools in Bukwo district
Kusuro, Isaac
The study examined the effectiveness of teaching literacy using the local language in lower
primary: a case study of Bukwo District. The study was guided by the following objectives; to
examine the effectiveness of teaching literacy using Local language in lower primary schools in
Bukwo District; to establish the challenges in implementing teaching literacy using the local
language in lower primary schools in Bukwo District; and to identify efforts to promote teaching
of literacy using the local language in lower primary schools in Bukwo District. The study
applied a descriptive research design with both qualitative and quantitative methods used. The
study used questionnaire and interview guide in collecting data from the field. It is concluded
that teaching literacy using local language in lower primary schools is effective as indicated by
the following measure; teaching literacy in local language make it easy for learners to easily
understands the instructions due to the familiar; because pupils who know their local language
will do better even when they use English, pupils are in position to understand well when they
are taught literacy in the language they understand (local language), lower primary pupils when
they are taught in local language they are familiar with, it become easy for them to relate it to
English among others. It is concluded that the implementation of aching literacy using local
language in lower primary schools has experienced many challenges that have failed its success
like inadequate pre-service training in literacy instruction to the local language teachers,
curriculum is not sufficiently focused on literacy instruction, inadequate provision of in-service
training in literacy teaching methodology has is one of the challenges that has affected the
implementation of teaching literacy using local language in lower primary schools, half-hearted
attempts at developing primary language skills and literacy, lack of parental or community
participation and support for literacy instruction for their children failed the implementation of
teaching literacy using local language in lower primary schools among others. It is further
concluded that promotion of teaching literacy using local language in lower primary schools
requires efforts of different stakeholders and among these include; offering teachers who teaches
local language relevant training skills would improve teaching literacy using local language in
lower primary schools, reviewing colleges’ curriculum in order to meet the skills training for
pre-service teachers will improve teaching literacy using local language in lower primary
schools, adjusting the curriculum to accommodate local languages would improve teaching
literacy using local language in lower primary schools, encouraging materials development and
publication in local languages will improve teaching literacy using local language in lower
primary schools among others. The study recommends that teaching and learning materials
should be delivered to schools on time and the Standards Officers should be touring the schools
regularly to check on the progress and requirements regarding local language programme. In service training should be provided to the teachers for them to fully understand and appreciate
what they are supposed to do and also the college training must as well incorporate the local
languages.
A Research Report Submitted to the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Master of Education Management and Planning of Nkumba University
2023-10-10T00:00:00ZPerformance appraisal and tutor output in primary teachers’ colleges of eastern UgandaAthieno, Gertrudehttps://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/9982024-03-27T12:09:02Z2023-09-28T00:00:00ZPerformance appraisal and tutor output in primary teachers’ colleges of eastern Uganda
Athieno, Gertrude
This study “Performance Appraisal and Tutor Output in Primary Teachers’ Colleges of Eastern
Uganda” was guided by three research objectives: To establish the parameters of tutors’
performance appraisal in PTCs of EasternUganda; to establish the performance of tutors at
PTCs; and to determine the connections that exist between tutors’ performance appraisal and
student teachers’ performance.
A mixed paradigm for both quantitative and qualitative was adopted to obtain data from tutors,
deputy principals and principals of the PTCs in Eastern Uganda, usingquestionnaires, interview
guides and document analysis checklist. Thequantitative data were analyzed using SPSSwhile
the qualitative data wereanalyzed by descriptions.
The findings were that performance appraisal of tutors are poorly done in the PTCs of Eastern
Ugandawithout tangible evidence to support it and does not serve its objectives. It is
doneannually by individuals, and liable to all forms of subjectivity in its management.Tutors are
reluctant in taking it up because they see it as a waste of time. The study further revealed that
performance appraisal hasclose connections with tutor output.
The study concluded that the way performance appraisal of tutors is done in the PTCs of eastern
Uganda, has limited its use as a tool for quality control. This study comes in to assert thatPTCs
should adopt modern performance management systems with high level of integrity, sincerity
and should serve its intended objectives in order to have positive impacts on the tutors’ out-put
mA Dissertation Submitted to the School of Education in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of Masters of Education Management and Planning of Nkumba University
2023-09-28T00:00:00ZFactors associated with the occurrence of human bacterial pathogens in Lake Victoria surface water and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) at Kasenyi trading and landing site in UgandaLujjimbirwa, Fortunatehttps://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/9972024-03-27T12:02:12Z2023-10-04T00:00:00ZFactors associated with the occurrence of human bacterial pathogens in Lake Victoria surface water and Nile tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) at Kasenyi trading and landing site in Uganda
Lujjimbirwa, Fortunate
Background: Lake Victoria is the world’s second largest and the largest by surface area in Africa and Uganda. It had over five hundred fish species before the 1960’s but a decline has been experienced over the years to less than three hundred fish species altogether due to exotic species introductions, eutrophication, and ecosystem degradation. To try mitigating for aquatic ecosystems bacterial degradation; field and / or laboratory-based bacteriological monitoring of lake surface water quality has been attempted over the past years. As of 2008; pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, and Vibrio species among others were being identified in lake water and by 2017; the same pathogenic bacterial groups were still a persistent problem in water. Methods: A cross-sectional field and laboratory-based survey involving the identification of the factors contributing to bacterial contamination of the Lake Victoria surface shore waters and the landed Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) at Kasenyi Landing Site and the bacteriological analysis of the shore water samples and the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) was undertaken. Results: In Lake water; Citrobacter freundii was the most occurring human bacterial contaminant at 71% (22/31) while Klebsiella pneumoniae was the least occurring human bacterial contaminant at 6% (2/31). “Soil surface run-off” emerged as the most occurring factor related to possible bacterial contamination of the shore surface waters (72.7%; 8/11). The most occurring bacterial pathogen in Nile Tilapia was Enterococcus species at 77.5% (93/120). All vendors practiced hand washing and also had PPEs, however, 67% / 4/6 reported the lack of a disinfectant when at the stall. Conclusion: Citrobacter freundii had the highest occurrence in the Lake Victoria shore water while Enterococcus species had the highest occurrence in all the four Oreochromis niloticus organs (i.e. skin, intestine, gills, and muscle). Soil surface run-off emerged as the most possible occurring factor responsible for bacterial contamination of the shore surface waters. All the vendors were handling money when selling fish without first washing hands Recommendation: A larger sample size research to evidence the potential sources of human pathogenic bacteria into the Lake Victoria shore water and the fish at Kasenyi landing site. The Government should develop and implement a soil and water conservation and management plan. Put in place law enforcement mechanisms to ensure that the sanitation and personal hygiene guidelines
A Dissertation Submitted to the School of Sciences in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of a Master of Science Degree in Natural Resources Management of Nkumba University
2023-10-04T00:00:00ZEmployee welfare and organizational performance of financial institutions in Uganda, a case study of Eco bank Uganda, KampalaNgwa, Wilson Ambehttps://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/9962024-03-27T11:50:51Z2021-01-28T00:00:00ZEmployee welfare and organizational performance of financial institutions in Uganda, a case study of Eco bank Uganda, Kampala
Ngwa, Wilson Ambe
The study examined the contribution of employee welfare and organizational performance of Ugandan financial institutions. A case study of EcoBank Uganda, Kampala and this is because it is well known of its exceptional banking services. The study was adopted the functional theory advanced by Varma (2017) to examine how employee welfare impacts organizational performance. The objective aimed to examine the relationship between; Economic welfare and quality of services, Recreational welfare and customer satisfaction and Facilitative welfare and timely deliveries at EcoBank Uganda, Kampala. An analytical cross-sectional survey research design was employed to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from a sample size of 60 respondents based on sloven’s formula which included both management and staff. Self-administered questionnaires, interview guide and documentary review checklist were the main data collection instrument. The study findings revealed that organizational performance at EcoBank Uganda is partially explained by employee welfare in respect of economic, recreational and facilitative welfare. Economic welfare improves the quality of services (Beta=0.337), recreational welfare increases customer satisfaction (Beta=0.280) and facilitative welfare attracts timely deliveries (beta=0.854) at EcoBank Uganda, Kampala. In conclusion, it emerged that employee welfare significantly associated with organizational performance at EcoBank Uganda contributing to 54% while other factors contributed the remaining 48% (e.g availability of resources). The study recommends that EcoBank Uganda should review its employee welfare policy and procedure, there should be an extensive search using questionnaire on what best can be done to staff to improve their welfare and bank’s performance and last, the bank’s performance should be monitored regularly to assess welfare and improve performance. The study also came up with areas for further research which included: employee welfare and organizational performance in government financial institutions, economic welfare policy and quality of services in public sectors and lastly HR policy and employee work-life.
A Dissertation Submitted to the School of Business Administration in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of Masters Degree in Business Administration (Management) of Nkumba University, Entebbe, Uganda
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