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    Teachers perception of the use of teaching learning aids in social studies in selected schools of Kawempe division, Kampala district
    (Kampala International University, Institute of Open and Distance Learning, 2007-09) Nayiga, Joyce
    This study assessed the Teacher's perceptions of the use of teaching-learning aids in social studies, in selected schools of Kawempe division. The study set out to explore the different perceptions which teachers held about. The concept of teaching-learning aids, their importance, how to select and make an appropriate teaching-learning aid, and how to use them effectively and the problems encountered when using them. Using Random sampling 30 social studies teachers were selected from various schools in Kawempe division for the study. Using a questionnaire and focus group, discussion, teachers described teaching-learning aids, divided then into major types, and gave examples of each type. They also cited the importance of using teaching-learning aids and named the challenges they meet in acquiring and using teaching-learning aids. Findings were presented qualitatively according to the major themes of the study. Teachers had conflicting perceptions of the meaning, examples of teaching aids. A great percentage however agreed that it was important to use teaching-learning aids, although some found difficulty in using hem. They expressed their challenges in the use of teaching-learning aids during instruction which ranged from lack of logistic support, time-consuming, low morale due to poor pay, insufficient understanding of the meaning of teaching-learning aids. In-depth in service and pre-service training was recommended. Government to recruit and deploy headteachers in both public and privately owned primary schools and to facilitate schools with teaching/learning aids.