ABSTRACT
The topic of this research was "an iovestigation into the factors affecting
performance in social studies in Busaba Sub-County in Butaleja district". The
objectives of the study were to : find out the most effective and efficient
methods of teaching social studies in primary schools, the type of instructional
materials used in teaching social studies and the teachers attitude towards
teaching social studies.
The significance of this study may help the teachers in the field, education
officer, school inspectors, headteachers, college tutors, pupils and curriculum
developers to improve on social studies as a discipline.
The researchers employed both qualitative and quantitative survey design and
eight schools were sampled for the study. The researcher used questionnaires
interview guide to collect data and eight schools were selected for the study. The
researcher analyzed data using frequencies and percentages and tables.
It was found out that most primary teachers have continued to teach SST
traditionally, most schools Jack instructional materials and in terms of attitude of
teachers towards SST some teachers have a negative attitude because it is a
taxing subject.
It was recommended that periodical seminars, work shops and refresher courses
be organized, teachers go for further training arid also acquire instructional materials for teaching socials studies.
GODFREY, H (2021). An Investigation Into Factors Affecting Performance Of Social Studies In Primary Schools In Busaba Sub-County, Butaleja District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-factors-affecting-performance-of-social-studies-in-primary-schools-in-busaba-sub-county-butaleja-district
GODFREY, HAMBA "An Investigation Into Factors Affecting Performance Of Social Studies In Primary Schools In Busaba Sub-County, Butaleja District" Afribary. Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-factors-affecting-performance-of-social-studies-in-primary-schools-in-busaba-sub-county-butaleja-district. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
GODFREY, HAMBA . "An Investigation Into Factors Affecting Performance Of Social Studies In Primary Schools In Busaba Sub-County, Butaleja District". Afribary, Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-factors-affecting-performance-of-social-studies-in-primary-schools-in-busaba-sub-county-butaleja-district >.
GODFREY, HAMBA . "An Investigation Into Factors Affecting Performance Of Social Studies In Primary Schools In Busaba Sub-County, Butaleja District" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/an-investigation-into-factors-affecting-performance-of-social-studies-in-primary-schools-in-busaba-sub-county-butaleja-district