Instructional material and pupil’s academic performance: a case study of Kawempe Division
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Date
2010-11
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
This study was carried out to establish the instructional materials
and pupils' academic performance in Kawempe Division. The
following objectives were used in this study; to identify the existing
types of teaching and learning aids used in primary schools, to
investigate whether primary teachers were aware of the importance
of teaching/learning aids, and to investigate the form of support
offered to primary schools to acquire the relevant teaching and
learning aids. This study employed descriptive survey design. The
design helps in looking for primary data. The design was good in
getting information that was quantitative and qualitative.
Secondary data was got by getting literature information form
books, journals, newspapers and other educational pamphlets. The
analysis revealed that majority of the teachers were interviewed
from primary schools ; although there were some remaining few
who had qualified as general education. Basing on the findings in
this analysis the teachers were fully aware of the value of using
teaching/learning aids and there was a high probability that they
were using them. Findings however revealed that most teachers
used the teaching aids, but not so often, although another great
number submitted in their ability to use the teaching/learning
materials all the time. Recommendations also were made for
example Community has a part to play in this problem.
Fundraisings should be conducted to help to solicit funds from the
public to support primary schools.
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Research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Long Distance Learning in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Diploma in Primary Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Material, Pupil’s, Academic performance, Kawempe Division