TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS iv

LIST OF FIGURES vi

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Background to the Study 1

1.1.1 Background to the Area ofStudy 2

1.2 Statement of the Problem 3

1.3 Purpose of the Study 4

1.4 Research Objectives 4

1.4.1 Specific Objectives 4

1.5 Research Questions 4

1.6 The Scope of Study 5

1.7 Significance of the Study 5

CHAPTER TWO 6

LITERATURE REVIEW 6

2.0 Philosophy of Education 6

2.1 Education Quality 8

2.1.1 The Impact ofEducation Quality on Development Goals 10

2.1.2 Impact ofQuality on Individual Incomes 11

2.2 The Education System in Uganda 11

2.2.1 Pre-primary Education 12

2.2.2 Primary Education 13

CHAPTER THREE 14

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 14

3.0 Introduction 14

3.1 Research Design 14

3.2 Study Population 14

3.3 Data Collection Techniques 15

3.4 Sampling 15

3.5 Data Analysis and Presentation 15

3.6 Ethical Issues in the Study 16

3.7 Limitations to the Study 16

CHAPTER FOUR 17

RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 17

4.0 Introduction 17

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CHAPTER FIVE .22

SUMMARY OF MAJOR FiNDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENI)ATIONS 22

5.0 Introductions

5.1 Summary of Key Findings 22

5.1.1 The Teaching and Reading Skills Acquired in Teacher Colleges among Selected

Schools of Kiambere zone, Mbeere District 22

5.2 The Skills that Can Improve Pupil Performance in Schools 24

5.3 Institutional Facilities Necessary to Conduct Pupil Education 26

5,4 Recommendations 26

5.5 Conclusion 28

REFERENCES 29

APPENDIX 1: QUESTIONNAIRE 30

APPENDIX 2: INTERVIEW GUIDE for the STUDENTS 32

APPENDIX 3: INTERVIEW GUIDE FOR THE SCHOOL MANAGEMENT

COMMITTEE MEMBERS/HEAD TEACHERS/DISTRICT EDUCATiON STAFF .. 34

APPENDIX 4: QUESTIONNAIRES FOR TEACHERS 35