ABSTRACT
This research report on the influence of monitoring and evaluation on academic
performance of UPE schools was carried out in Nkondosubcounty, Buyende
districtUganda, its specific objectives included to identify the maj or areas monitored in
UPE schools in Nkondosubcounty, examine the significance of monitoring and evaluation
in academic performance of schools in Nkondosubcounty, assess the causes of poor
performance of pupils in UPE schools in Nkondo sub-county and to come up with possible
measures to improve the academic performance of UPE schools. The literature review
encompasses relevant literature from different authors, documentary reviews, Journals
and internet literature, to reflect on the significance of monitoring and evaluation, causes
of poor academic performance of UPE schools and the major areas monitored and
monitoring types within an organisation. The study used descriptive design which was
explanatory in nature and it was based on quantitative and qualitative approaches. It
covered a sample of one hundred twenty (120) respondents. The data instruments used
were mainly the questionnaires and interviews.Study findings showed that the major
areas monitored in UPE schools are mainly budgetary resources, procedures, time
schedules and sometimes quality. The significance of Monitoring and Evaluation was
identified by be promotion of academic performance, transparency in resource utilization,
reduce teachers’ absenteeism, and also helps to provide reliable feedback to and from all
stakeholders. 1-lowever, the major causes of poor academic performance in UPE schools
were reported to be frequent pupil’s absenteeism, lack of parental support, lack of
teachers’ commitment, indiscipline among students and poor motivation of teachers. It
was therefore concluded that effectivemonitoring and evaluation in UPE schools is very
crucial because in this process gaps can easily be identified and effective mechanisms are
implemented for improvement.
It is therefore recommended that implementation of monitoring and evaluation direct
from the District and National level from the ministry of education and sports should
be encouraged to identify the problems and issues affecting the students, teachers and
the schools in general.
NANZERENA, N (2021). The influence of monitoring and evaluation on academic performance of upe schools: a case of nkondo sub-county buyende district.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-monitoring-and-evaluation-on-academic-performance-of-upe-schools-a-case-of-nkondo-sub-county-buyende-district
NANZERENA, NAMUKOMA "The influence of monitoring and evaluation on academic performance of upe schools: a case of nkondo sub-county buyende district." Afribary. Afribary, 10 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-monitoring-and-evaluation-on-academic-performance-of-upe-schools-a-case-of-nkondo-sub-county-buyende-district. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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NANZERENA, NAMUKOMA . "The influence of monitoring and evaluation on academic performance of upe schools: a case of nkondo sub-county buyende district." Afribary (2021). Accessed May 23, 2022. https://afribary.com/works/the-influence-of-monitoring-and-evaluation-on-academic-performance-of-upe-schools-a-case-of-nkondo-sub-county-buyende-district