Teachers perception of the use of teaching learning aids in social studies in selected schools of Kawempe division, Kampala district
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2007-09
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Kampala International University, Institute of Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
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.
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A research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of a Diploma in Primary Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
learning aids, social studies, teaching