ABSTRACT The main purpose of the study was to find out whether learning resources were well availed and put to better use by learners in public and private primary schools. The study used a descriptive comparative design. The researcher selected attributes for the study in the availability and utilization of instructional materials in classrooms. The researcher used a questionnaire to measure the levels of utilization of attributes and a checklist for the levels of availability of materials in the classrooms. The teachers filled in the questionnaire while observation checklist captured the presence of materials to the learners. Both public and private primary schools were visited. Demographic data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Data on availability and utilization variables was analyzed using statistical package for social science and summarized using descriptive statistics showing the means as indicated in tables 3 and 4. For comparison of levels of availability and levels of utilization of instructional materials in schools, data was analyzed using students sample T test. The main findings were: There were more female teachers than male ones. Schools were dominated by grade III teachers. Chalkboards were very satisfactorily availed in all schools. Wall maps, flannel boards, class libraries, models, laboratories, computers, radios, ground maps and other audio-visuals were poorly available in schools. The utilization level of instructional materials was generally low except for chalkboards and slates where their use was very high. Private schools were found utilizing and availing learning materials higher than public schools. The conclusion was that teachers in public primary schools had scarcity of instructional materials and low utilization as compared to their counterparts in private schools. The main recommendations are that government should increase the supplies of materials in public schools and train teachers on the preparation, make, maintenance and modern use of instructional materials in schools to improve learner achievements.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter
One The Problem and its Scope 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 2
The Purpose of the Study 2
Research Objectives 2
Specific Objectives 3
Research Questions 3
Null Hypothesis 3
Scope of the Study 4
Significance of the Study 4
Operational Definition of Key Terms 6
Two Review of Related Literature 8
Introduction 8
Concepts, Opinions, Ideas from Authors! Experts 8
The availability of appropriate and suitable instructional
materials in the teaching process 8
Teacher Utilization of available Instructional Materials 10
Comparing Level of availability and Utilization of Instructional
Materials in Private and Public Primary Schools. 13
Theoretical Perspectives 14
Related studies 16
Three Methodology 19
Research Design 19
Research Population 19
Sample Size 19
Sampling Procedure 20
Research Instrument 20
Questionnaire: 20
Validity and Reliability of the instrument 22
Data Gathering Procedure 23
Data Analysis 24
Ethical Consideration 24
Limitations of the Study 25
Four Presentation, Ana~yis and Interpretation of Data 26
Profile of the Respondents 26
Level of Availability of Instructional Materials. 29
Level of Utilization of Instructional Materials. 34
Significant Difference In The Level of Availability and Level Of
Utilization Between Public and Private Primary Schools. 41
Five Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations 44
Findings 44
Conclusions 46
Recommendations 48
Areas for further research 50
References 51
Appendix I: 55
transmittal Letter 55
Appendix II: 56
Clearance From Ethics Committee 56
Appendix III: 57
informed Consent 57
Appendix IV: 58
questionnaire on Utilization of Instructional Materials 58
Appendix V: 62
Researcher’s Curriculum Vitea 62
Research, S. (2022). Availability And Utilization of Instructional Materials in Selected Public and Private Primary Schools in Kasese Municipality, Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/availability-and-utilization-of-instructional-materials-in-selected-public-and-private-primary-schools-in-kasese-municipality-uganda-2
Research, SSA "Availability And Utilization of Instructional Materials in Selected Public and Private Primary Schools in Kasese Municipality, Uganda" Afribary. Afribary, 31 Oct. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/availability-and-utilization-of-instructional-materials-in-selected-public-and-private-primary-schools-in-kasese-municipality-uganda-2. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
Research, SSA . "Availability And Utilization of Instructional Materials in Selected Public and Private Primary Schools in Kasese Municipality, Uganda". Afribary, Afribary, 31 Oct. 2022. Web. 14 Dec. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/availability-and-utilization-of-instructional-materials-in-selected-public-and-private-primary-schools-in-kasese-municipality-uganda-2 >.
Research, SSA . "Availability And Utilization of Instructional Materials in Selected Public and Private Primary Schools in Kasese Municipality, Uganda" Afribary (2022). Accessed December 14, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/availability-and-utilization-of-instructional-materials-in-selected-public-and-private-primary-schools-in-kasese-municipality-uganda-2