Causes of school dropouts and the possible control measures
High and persistent school dropout rates amount to wastage and are a primary concern to the provision of quality education especially in a developing country like Uganda. Buikwe District is no exception to the high school dropout rates, and thus the education leadership in the district seeks to know the possible causes and control […]
What is the best Teachers’ Professional Code of Conduct for Uganda?
A Teachers’ professional code of conduct is necessary but not sufficient in ensuring ethical behavior. It plays a big role in building trust among the public about the teachers’ roles and also acts as an accountability tool for the teachers. Its development must encompass key stakeholders, and for it to be effective, deliberate implementation […]
School dropouts at the transition between primary to secondary school: Causes and control measures
School dropout is more of a process than a result of a single cause. In order to address the causes of school dropout, there is a need to combine different strategies that address the different causes, and it requires a multi-sectoral collaboration approach to be successful.
Considerations for re-opening academic institutions in Uganda amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
For successful implementation of the necessary measures for prevention and control of Covid-19, it is imperative to create collaborations between authorities, schools and communities around. Decisions about approaches to follow should include perspectives from all stakeholders including the community. It is important to remain flexible and modify approaches as needed, and to maximise safety […]
Strategies to control the transmission of Covid -19 in Ugandan schools
Schools can control increased levels of transmissions of Covid – 19 effectively without learners losing time in school. The Covid-19 pandemic is a dynamic and evolving context influenced by the potential spread of a variant like delta or omicron. Vaccination of learners and teachers is the most effective strategy in controlling transmissions, and considerations […]
Transforming teachers into researchers in Uganda’s education sector
The transformation of teachers into researchers plays a pivotal role in advancing the education sector. The advantages of this transformation extend beyond just the learners and teachers; they have far-reaching positive implications for the entire sector. However, it is crucial for policymakers to make intentional efforts to actualize these benefits. All planned initiatives should […]
Possible policy considerations for a teacher as an “agent” of socio-economic transformation
Teachers have a significant role to play in the socio-economic transformation of an economy, where they can potentially act as agents for the change. This can be done through the pertinent responsibility of creating a sufficient citizenry to drive socio-economic transformation. Teachers, however, also need to first be transformed through improvement of their quality […]
What is the impact of Early Childhood Education?
Early Childhood Education participation is highly associated with positive outcomes with the highest gains for children from low-income families. ECE participation is likely to lead to; improved scores in mathematics, literacy and reading, improved school performance (reduced class repetition, school completion and reduced special needs placements), increased social skills and fewer juvenile arrests.
Considerations for a Professional teachers’ competencies framework for Uganda
Irrespective of location, there is a consensus on the core competencies that teachers should possess. The teacher competence frameworks across different countries emphasize critical skills such as structured knowledge frameworks, subject-specific knowledge, classroom management skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, innovation attitudes towards professional practice, and ongoing professional development.
