Integration of vocational and academic education in Uganda’s secondary schools

Musisi, Badru; Sessanga, J.  Bukirwa

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dc.contributor.author	Musisi, Badru
dc.contributor.author	Sessanga, J. Bukirwa
dc.date.accessioned	2022-01-12T07:35:01Z
dc.date.available	2022-01-12T07:35:01Z
dc.date.issued	2017-10
dc.identifier.citation	Musisi, B. (2017) Integration of vocational and academic education in Uganda’s secondary schools, Nkumba Business Journal	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1564-068X
dc.identifier.uri	https://pub.nkumbauniversity.ac.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/544
dc.description	Research report	en_US
dc.description.abstract	This paper sought to explore the integration of VE in the secondary school curriculum as a means of transforming communities in Uganda by determining the vocational subjects taught at the secondary education level; to establish factors that influence students‟ choice of vocational subjects; and to highlight the challenges to the integration of vocational and academic subjects. A cross sectional survey research design guided the collection of both quantitative and qualitative data from teachers, students and parents and data was analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. It was established that out of the ten approved vocation subjects, only five are commonly offered. Secondly, students selected subjects basing on expediency other than on the vocational utility of the subjects. Lastly, poor attitudes of parents and students towards VE and limited resources are the key challenges to effective integration of academic and vocational subjects. The paper concludes that integration of vocational and academic subjects is not likely to transform communities. In this regard, the relevant authorities should re-examine the set strategies and use appropriate tools at their disposal to ensure that the integration yields the intended results	en_US
dc.description.sponsorship	Nkumba University	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Nkumba Business Journal	en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries	Volume 16;
dc.subject	Vocational education	en_US
dc.subject	Formal education	en_US
dc.subject	Integration of academic	en_US
dc.subject	Vocational and community transformation	en_US
dc.title	Integration of vocational and academic education in Uganda’s secondary schools	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US