The Impact of Large Enrolment on Regular Pupil Assessment Under Thematic Curriculum in Primary School Of Masindi District.

ABSTRACT This is a report on tile study of~‘the Impact of large enrolment on regular pupil assessment under thematic curriculum in primary schools of Masindi district”. This study was carried out in two Counties of Masindi District, i.e. Buruli and Counties. Two Sub Counties from each County were selected, i.e. Karujubu and Miirya in Buruli; and Kigumba and Kiryandongo in Kibanda. Five schools with the highest enrolment from each ofthe four Sub Counties were selected for this study. The study objectives were intended to find out Whether large enrolment has an effect on regular pupil assessment in P1 and P2 classes in schools ofMasindi district in the Counties of Kibanda and Buruli from 2007 to 2008. If the records of pupil performance for P1 and P2 classes are regularly kept at school from 2007 to 2008. Ifthere are irregularities in assessment in P1 and P2 classes of Masindi district in the counties of Kibanda and Buliisa. Solutions to irregular pupil assessment in P1 and P2 classes ofMasindi district in the Counties ofKibanda and Buruli. The study was carried out by administering the following instruments onto the respondents: Structured Questionnaires. Structured Interview Guides. Structured Observation Forms and some Secondary sources of Data. The respondents in this study were: 20 Head teachers, 20 Deputy Head teachers in-charge Academic, 40 Class teachers. 8 CCTs and 2 County Inspectors. The key findings of the study were the following: Large enrolment negatively affected regular pupil assessment in P1 and P2 classes in primary schools of Masindi district in the Counties of Kibanda and Buruli. Assessment records are kept by Class teachers but not Head teachers and Deputy I lead teachers in-charge academic (table 4.6. 4.8 and 4.9). Head teachers needed training in thematic curriculum to enable them monitor and supervise its implementation. 

TABLE OP CONTENTS:

Supervisor’s

Dedication

Title Page.

Approval iii

Declaration iv

Acknowledgements v

Table ofContents

List ofTables ix

List of Figures

List ofAbbreviations and Acronyms xii

Abstract xiii

CHAPTER ONE

1NTRODUCFION

Background ofthe Study

Statementofthe Problem

Purpose ofthe Study

Reseaith Objectives 8

Research Questions 8

Research Hypothesis 9

ScopeoftheStudy 9

Significance ofthe Study 9

Conceptual Framework 9

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CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

Theoretical Review 11

Review of Related Literature 11

CHAPTER TI-IREE

METhODOLOGY

Research Design 26

Research Population 26

Sample and Sampling Procedure 26

Data Collection Instruments 28

Validity and Reliability 29

Data Analysis 29

Ethical Consideration 30

Limitations 30

ChAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

Introduction 31

Background Infbrmation of Respondents 31

Research Question One 35

Research Question Two 38

Research Question Three 41

Research Question Three .42

ChAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusion

Recommendations 46

Areas for Further Research 47

REFERENCES 48

APPENDICES

Budget 51

Time Frame 51

Letter of Introduction 52

Acceptance Letter from D.L.() 53

Instruments

Questionnaires for Head teachers and Deputies 54

Interview Guide for Class teachers 56

Interview Guide for CCTs and County Inspectors 58

Observation Forms 60

Map of the Stud) Area 61