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Experiences of females in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) fields in research networks in public universities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Participation in research networks is inevitable for females in STEM fields because research is carried out in teams in higher education. It was on this basis that this study explored the experiences of females in STEM ... -
Challenges and prospects of implementing inclusive education practice at the College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-11-07)My study focused on examining the challenges and prospects of implementing the inclusive education practices at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University. The study was guided by the following ... -
Influence of teachers' pedagogical practices on students' academic achievement in Mathematics among selected secondary Schools in Kira municipality, Wakiso District.
(Makerere University., 2024-10-24)The study examined the influence of teachers‟ pedagogical practices on students‟ academic achievement in mathematics among secondary schools in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. It was guided by four objectives namely; ... -
Predictors of research productivity among academic staff with PhDs in universities in Uganda from Bean’s (1982) Model
(Makerere University, 2024)In this study, I sought to examine the predictors of research productivity among academic staff with a PhD in universities in Uganda from Bean’s (1982) model. To Bean, the research productivity of an academic staff arises ... -
Exploring critical thinking in Makerere University Business School Bachelor of Commerce curriculum
(Makerere University, 2024-02)Critical thinking skills have gained prominence over the years as some of the essential employment requirements for 21st-century graduate employment. Inculcating critical thinking in the educational processes is of critical ... -
Organizational culture and innovativeness of academic staff at Kyambogo University
(Makerere University, 2024)The purpose of the study was to investigate how organizational culture dimensions impact on the innovativeness of academic staff at Kyambogo University. Based on Hofstede’s theoretical model of organizational culture, ... -
I stakeholders’ interventions in addressing the socioeconomic barriers to refugee women access to higher education: a case of Bidibidi Settlement in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study explored stakeholders‘ interventions in addressing socioeconomic barriers to refugee women access to higher education using Bidibidi refugee settlement in Northern Uganda as a case study. The objectives of the ... -
Assistive technologies in teaching children with physical disabilities in selected pre-schools in Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University., 2024-07-16)The connectivism Learning theory proposed by George Siemens &Stephen Dwnes (2005) believed that technology is a major part of learning and that the use of technologies like the assistive technologies gives children ... -
Experiences and support services provided to international graduate students at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-05)The enrollment of international graduate students is declining at Makerere University. Yet, Makerere aspires to be a research-led institution with an internationalization agenda. There is need to increase the numbers of ... -
Employers’ Agents Views on employability skills of Makerere University graduates in Kampala International University and Islamic University in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-03-13)The study aimed at examining the employers agents views on the employability skills of Makerere University graduates. Using the phenomenological research design, data was collected from eight departmental heads and deans ... -
Education response plan's influence on higher education access and resilience for South Sudanese refugee students from Bidi Bidi settlement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-04)This study sought to obtain answers to the following research questions: (1) how does the Education Response Plan (ERP) influence higher education access (2) how does the Education Response Plan (ERP) influence resilience ... -
Letter to the editor: beyond the operating room: implementing competency-based education in surgical residency programs
(Elsevier, 2024)This essay argues that implementing competency-based education (CBE) in surgical residency programs is not just desirable but necessary to ensure the next generation of surgeons is equipped to face the challenges of a ... -
An examination of pre-primary school teachers’ perceptions of play-based learning in Kawempe Division Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-12)This study examined how teacher’s perceived play based learning and how these perspectives affected its implementation in pre-primary settings. The study drew on the cognitive theory of learning; arguing that action and ... -
Delivery of Non-Academic Student Support Services by staff in Kyambogo University
(Makerere University, 2024-02)Non-academic student support services are an essential component of universities that play a crucial role in assisting and promoting student retention. The success of students and institutions depends on the staff who ... -
Examining the effect of workplace environment on the well-being of academic staff at Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2024-01-05)This study examined the effect of the workplace environment on academic staff well-being at Makerere University. It was prompted by persistent ill-being among university academic staff since reports noted that these were ... -
Implication of guidance & counselling services management for student retention in Uganda's universal Secondary Education.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)The purpose of this multiple case study was to analyze the implication of the way Masaka City USE schools manage Students’ Support Services (SSS) and its implication for student retention. The first three objectives of ... -
Examining predictors for PhD students’ program completion in Makerere University using Tinto’s Model.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)The study examined Predictors for PhD students’ Program Completion in Makerere University Using Tinto’s Model. Using cross-sectional and phenomenological designs, 104 PhD students filled the SAQ while seven were interviewed. ... -
E-Learning Coping Strategies and Quality of Teaching and Learning at Ndejje University
(Makerere University, 2023-12-13)The study aimed at investigating the E-learning coping strategies and the quality of teaching and learning at Ndejje University. The study objectives were; to investigate the e-learning coping strategies used to maintain ... -
Students’ perception of entrepreneurship education for job creation: a case of College of Education and External Studies of Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023-03)The study investigated students’ perception of entrepreneurship education for job creation: A case of college of education and external studies of Makerere University. Specifically, the study examined how entrepreneurship ... -
Support for academic career progression of female lecturers at Makerere and Kyambogo Universities
(Makerere University, 2023-11)There is a slow academic career progression of female lecturers at Makerere University and Kyambogo University. This qualitative study, therefore, explored the support for academic career progression of female lecturers ...