Education

AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN INCLUSIVE PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF UGANDA

The study assessed the Availability and Accessibility of Physical Facilities in Inclusive Primary Schools of Uganda. The objectives of the study were to establish  available physical facilities, find out the extent children with special needs access the physical facilities in inclusive schools and to establish whether the condition of physical facilities affect learning of children with special needs in an inclusive setting. Twenty two inclusive primary schools were selected to be involved in the study. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were used.

A Study of the Effectiveness of teaching Mathematics through Music and Visual Music to the students of Standard - VII

Mathematics has always been one of the most important subjects in education as well as human life since ages. It has been considered important as it has great impact on human life. Many other subjects are linked with Mathematics in one or another way. In spite of its importance, for many students, it is a subject which is found difficult to learn though taught in different ways. With the development of Science and Technology, many more innovations have been taking place in the field of education.

An experimental research in Science subject teaching through Concept Attainment Model

The present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Concept Attainment Model on the achievement of students in science  at 5th class. For this purpose a sample of 173 students were drawn from std 5th class from rural and urban area of Ankleshwar and labeled as experimental group and controlled group. First of all intelligence test was taken, then Concept Attainment Models were prepared and implemented after pre-testing on experimental group. Controlled group was taught by traditional method.

Effectiveness of Educational Programme to Alleviate Stress among B.Ed. Trainees

The modern world, which is said to be a world of achievement, is also a world of stress. Advancement of science and technology has made access to information very easy. Research in science and technology provides new information everyday. This explosion of information and knowledge in the modern age has increased the stress level. Due to such reason, today we see the field of education has become a challenge for everyone. In the field of education, no factor is more important than the psychological factor of personality.  

Effectiveness of Inquiry Training Model in the Teaching of the Subject Social Science

Teaching a subject like social science needs special teaching method. Therefore there is a need to study the effectiveness of the teaching method in social science. This study is based on effectiveness of Inquiry Training Model in the teaching of the Subject social science. For this study a sample of 156 students were drawn from std 8th class from rural and urban area of Ankleshwar and labeled as experimental group and controlled group. First of all intelligence test was taken, then Inqiury Training Models were prepared and implemented after pre-testing on experimental group.

A COMPARISION OF STUDENTS’ AND TEACHERS’ VIEWS ABOUT MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF UGANDA

The aim of this study is to compare students’ and teachers’ views about a mathematics textbook of secondary schools of Uganda. Data was collected through a questionnaire which was developed through literature review and composed of six characteristics: layout and design; learning activities, clarity of instruction; graphics and language; utilization of authentic assessment; and incorporation of technology. It was administered to 470 students and 192 teachers.

A STUDY OF THE ATTITUDE OF TEACHER TRAINEES TOWARDS MODERNIZATION

The present study was conducted to investigate the attitude of teacher trainees towards modernization of teacher trainees . A sample of 99 teacher trainees was selected from Bavisgam B.Ed. College of Anand district using cluster sampling method. Among them 37 were boys and 62 girls were selected. The researcher has used MAI (Modernization Attitude Inventory) developed by Dr. M.T. Patel under a project of UGC. It is a 91 item Likert instrument consisting of eight sub scales. The data were analyzed using t-test.

Standardization of Achievement Test in Gujarati Language for Secondary School Students in context to some Selected Variables

Mother tongue has an important place in human life. One’s mother tongue contributes a lot in thinking habits, learning of subjects and imagination etc. to any person. Students have to attain knowledge of different subjects by the medium of their mother tongue. Vernacular language has remained in root of any other language which is to be learnt, so evaluation of knowledge of mother tongue by using tests is of equal importance. Present research had been aimed at construction and standardization of the Achievement Test of Gujarati language for standard IX.

PREDICTING THE RESULTS OF PRIMARY SIX STUDENTS’ SCORES IN NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF PROGRESS IN EDUCATION EXAMINATION IN UGANDA

Uganda needs a population that can numerate in order to build a strong economy and compete globally. And as a country, Uganda is currently failing to achieve this goal. This study therefore was aimed at conducting a comprehensive analysis of the relationship based on the average score of primary six students achievement in numeracy and other factors related to schools and teachers. In specific terms the study was aimed at predicting the performance of Primary six students in NAPE examinations, if some of the factors are adjusted accordingly.

Teacher Education in Vidyabharti Gujarat Region: A Comprehensive Critical

Teacher education is a key factor to develop teacher‟s abilities and attitude towards profession and nations. Nowadays number of teacher education institutes is working in the field of teacher training. Vidyabharti is one of them. Vidyabharti is a non-government organization in education field, that working base is two basic principle one Bhartiya Shikshan Darshan and second Rastriyata. In the present study, researcher has studied the overall performance of teacher education colleges affiliated to vidyabharti, which is situated in Gujarat state.