Open and Distance Learning Research Papers/Topics

Key Strategies for Sustaining Open and Distance Learning in Depressed Socio-Economic Environments

Abstract: Innovation is widely regarded as an imperative for the survival of higher educational institutions in the new millennium. This study investigated management actions and strategies which underpin sustainability of an educational phenomenon known worldwide as the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in a depressed socio-economic environment. The data to address the investigation was collected by means of a case study methodology. More precisely, a questionnaire and semi-structured interv...

Effects Of Population Growth And Urban Development On Wetlands In Kampala City: A Case Of Kansanga Wetland

ABSTRACT This study on the "Effects of population growth and urban development on the Kansanga wetland" aimed to determine the historical trends of population growth rate and urban development of Kampala, determine the integrity of Kansanga wetland for the past 10 to 15 years, establish the activities of the population and how they affect the wetland, and TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration ........................................................................................................ I A...

Land Laws And Their Effect On Foreign Direct Investment In Uganda.

ABSTRACT The benefits of Foreiqn Direct in vestment for economic development have been well established in the exi~ting literature. Forei~in investors need land to conduct their business when they move to invest in a certain locality Yet little, if any, land in Uganda is vacant, idle and unclaimed. As a resul4, many companies experience difficulties securIng land for their operations. The researcher therefore set out to examine the laws governing /anc4 particularly in respect of access to lan...

PUBLIC FINANCING EFFICIENCY ON UTILITY PROJECT PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF WATER SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN DAR ES SALAAM AND SHINYANGA, TANZANIA

ABSTRACT The study examines effect of public financing efficiency on utility project performance taking the case of water sector development programme in Dar es Salaam and Shinyanga Regions in Tanzania. The objectives of the study were to find out how financial planning, financial budgeting, financial reporting, financial release and financial expenditure affect the performance of water utility projects. Performance includes quality of water, regular supply of water, bills and economic devel...

Civil Strife In South Sudan And Experiences Of Refugees In Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Kiryandongo District, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study investigated the civil strife in South Sudan from accounts of South Sudanese refugees in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement and Provision of Social Services to South Sudanese refugees in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Kiryandongo District, Uganda. The study was guided by four research objectives which included: to explore refugee life experience before the war; to evaluate refugees' perception of the causes of the civil war; to find out nature and quality of social services p...

Determinants of Students Academic Performance in Nandi-East District Public Secondary Schools

ABSTRACT  This study explored the determinants of academic performance in some selected secondary schools in Nandi-East District in Kenya. In this manner, the study was guided by four objectives; establishing the profile of the respondents, the level of the determinants of academic performance, establishing the level of academic performance of the students and finding the reiationship between the two variables. The study employed descriptive correlational survey research design using a sampl...

Teachers Attitude Towards Inclusion of Learners with Visual Impairments. (A Case Study of Muhoro Primary School) Gatamaiyu Zone

CHAPTER ONe 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................ 1 1 .1 Background Of The Problem............................................ 1 1.3 Statement Of The Problem............................................... 3 1.4 Objectives Of The Study..................................................... 3 1.4.1 General Objectives Of The Study................................... 3 1.4.2 Specific Objectives Of The Study................................ 3 1. 5 Sc...

Nutrition and Academic Performance of Learners in Selected Early Childhood Centres Ln Kiharu Division Muranga Drstrict Kenya

Abstract The major purpose of the study was to determine Nutrition and Academic Performance of Learners in Selected Early Childhood Centres in Kiharu Division Murcmg'a District Kenya. The .1pecific objectives of the study were to investigate the impact of nutrition on academic pe1formance of early childhood, to determine the impact of Nutrition on the healthy development of children and to determine the impact of nutrition on enrolment and attendance of children in schools in Selected Early C...

Women Empowerment and Prevalence of HIV Transmission in Munkunyu Sub County, Kasese District

ABSTRACT  This qualitative research investigated the relation between Women empowerment and the’ prevalence of HIV AIDS in Munkunyu Sub-county Kasese District. The descriptive research design was used with and out of total population of one hundred respondents, a sample 50 children and 34 parents both male felmale as well as one NGO within Munkunyu Subcounty, Kasese district drawn using a Stratified random sampling technique. Data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scien...

Challenges in the Management of Secondary Schools in Mayuge District

ABSTRACT  The study assessed the challenges in the management of secondary school in Vlayuge district. The specific objectives of the study aimed at investigating the administrative challenge that secondary schools face in Mayuge district. There .5 need for efficient and effective management and running of secondary 3chools. Over the formation however, there has been concern over the mismanagement of secondary schools in Mayuge often resulting to poor performance of these schools in National...

Teachers Turnover Rate and Academic Performance in Mugusu Sub County, Kabarole District, Western Uganda.

ABSTRACT  The study of this report about teachers’ turnover rate in academic performance in mugusu sub county kabarole district western Uganda. It was directed by three objectives and these include. To investigate the relationship between teachers turnover rate and academic performance To determine the levels of academic performance To examine the causes of teachers’ turnover rate The study was carried out using simple random sampling to select a population. A simple size of 240 responde...

The Impact of Examination Malpractices on Students Academic Performance In Nyamache Division, Gucha District, Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .............................................................................................................. i APPROVAL ................................................................................................................ ii DEDICATION ........................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGMENT ..............................................................................................

Challenges Encountered in Implementing Free Primary Education in Nyeri Municipality Nyeri Kenya

ABSTRACT The research assessed the strength and challenges encountered in implementing free primary education in Nyeri Municipality. Little strength was noted like high enrollment, reduction of street children among others. However there were some challenges like lack of enough teachers, inadequate learning facilities like desks and infrastructural materials e.g. text books among others.

Rewards and Job Commitment of Secondary School. Teachers in Kampala District. (Case Study of Kampala Central And Makindye Divisions)

ABSTRACT  The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of rewards on job commitment of secondary school teachers in secondary schools in Kampala District (case study Kampala Central and Makindye Divisions). The study was guided by two objectives: to establish the effect of (a) financial rewards and (b) nonfinancial rewards respectively on job commitment of the said teachers. The study took quantitative and qualitative approaches using cross-sectional and correlational designs. involv...

Teachers Attitude towards Physical Education among Selected Public Primary Schools of Kasa Rani Division Nairobi

ABSTRACT  The study revealed that Physical Education plays a significant factor in the Education setting. The study was guided by the following objective; to determine teachers' attitude towards physical Education in Public Primary schools of Kasarani Division - Nairobi. In the five selected public primary schools, samples were got by mixing papers thoroughly in a basket while blindfolding and then picked them out. The teachers were picked at random while the pupils were picked on a 1/3 (thi...


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