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An Exploration of Issues That Affect Mentoring and Teacher Effectiveness in Government Aided Secondary Schools in the Acholi Sub-Region

This paper investigates the challenges faced in mentoring and its implications for teacher effectiveness in Government-aided secondary schools in the Acholi sub-region in Uganda. The study used a descriptive, cross sectional research design within a focus on government aided secondary schools in the Acholi sub-region. It was found that mentoring faces challenges such as limited time, teachers’ negative attitudes, lack of motivation and poor relationship between teachers and administrators, which...

October 29, 2024Comments OffRead more...

Continuous Professional Development and Teachers Improved Pedagogical Skills in Secondary Schools in Gulu City

Teachers require improved pedagogical skills and quality for teaching in schools. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training allows teachers to think more deeply about issues that might come up in the classroom and how they can be resolved. CPD ensures all school staff have the knowledge and skills to support students and help them with their day-to-day roles. Dedicating time to CPD is vital to ensure every staff member learns and...

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Guidance-Counselling Strategies and Conformity with Code of Conduct in Secondary Schools in Gulu Municipality, Uganda

The purpose of this research paper is to demonstrate that guidance and counselling strategies play a central role in school efforts to improve learners’ levels of conformity with the code of conduct. A cross sectional parallel sample survey design was used. A total of 366 respondents comprising of 226 teachers and 140 prefects, in secondary schools in Gulu Municipality, selected through simple random and expert sampling were studied. Two pre-tested...

July 26, 2023Comments OffRead more...