Pedagogical Practices and Learners’ Performance in Upper Primary Education in Uganda: A Case of Wakiso District

Omal, Asobasi Immaculate (2019) Pedagogical Practices and Learners’ Performance in Upper Primary Education in Uganda: A Case of Wakiso District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study assessed the influence of pedagogical practices on learners’ performance in upper primary education in Uganda with specific reference to Wakiso district. The study used Cross-sectional design with qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study population involved; Head teachers, DEO, inspector of Schools, teachers and learners. Data collection utilized questionnaires and interview guide. Data was analyzed to obtain inferential statistics of the study. In the study it was revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between teaching methods and learners’ performance in upper primary education in Wakiso district (r = .492, p=000). Teaching follows giving detailed notes to learners in all subjects prepared with lesson plans; teaching methods are largely exam-driven in regard to teaching learners how to approach and pass questions. Findings also revealed a positive significant relationship between teaching approaches and learners’ performance (r = .602, p=000). Some of the teaching approaches such as demonstration are hardly used in the teaching process and this largely influences learners’ performance in these schools. It was also revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between assessment methods and learners’ performance in upper primary levels in Wakiso District (r = .649, p=000). Assessment is done in preparation for final examinations. It was therefore concluded that, current teaching methods used are only meant for learners to pass examinations rather than for learning. It is therefore recommended that; there is need for more learner involvement during the learning process. Key Words: Teaching methods, teaching approaches, assessment, learners’ performance.

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