ABSTRACT

Despite the importance of universal primary schools as a foundation for the country’s formal education for increased number of girl child education, the Ministry of Education spends less than three percent of its budget on this sub-sector, The General objective of the study was to

determine the impact of universal primary education on girl child education. The research study was conducted between November 2014 and march 2015. The study was carried in Pakelle Sub County, in Adjumani district in northern of Uganda.

The study benefits the girl child pupils since their well being is advocated for in the study. The study also forms a basis for future researchers who may research on a related topic and equip the researcher with knowledge about universal primary education in Uganda.

Parents will benefit from the study in a way that they will understand the importance of girl child education and understand that it is the basis for future education.

The government should have a polic~ in place that focus on the impact ol’ universal primary education on early childhood education and also put them in practice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration

Dedication

Acknowledgement Ii

Approval

ACRONYMS

ABSTRACT ix

CHAPTER ONE 1

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background of the study 2

1.2 Statement of the problem s

1.3 Objectives to the study 5

1.3.1 General objective s

1.3.2 Specific Objectives 5

I .4 Research questions 6

1.5 Scope of the study 6

1.5.1 Geographical scope 6

1.5.2 Time scope 6

1.6 Significance of the study 7

1.7 Study variables 7

1 .8 Operational definition 8

LITERATURE REVIEW 9

2.0 Introduction 9

2.1 Impact of universal primary education (UPE) on girl child education 9

2. I. I Enrolment for pupils 9

2. I .2 Government inspection 10

2.2 Policies to handle the problems of universal primary education in Uganda 10

CHAPTERTHREE 12

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 12

3.0 Introduction 12

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3.1 Iiesearch Design • 12

3.2 Fhe stud)’ pcpulation .12

3.3 The sample population 12

3.4 Sample and size selection 13

3.5 Data Collection instruments 13

3.6 Data processing, analysis and presentation 13

3.7 Quality control and field Activities 14

3.8 Ethical consideration and procedures 14

3.9 Limitations j

3.9. I 1~elimitations 14

Conclusion 15

C1—IatlP~I~EIt FOUR 16

DATA PRESENTATION. ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS 16

4.Olntroduction 27

4.1 Background information Table I: Below shows the profile of the respondents 16

4.2.2 Effect of universal primary education on enrolment of girl child education 19

4.2.3 The role of parents in influencing enrolment due to UPE Table 4 parents is withdrawing off

their children from universal primary education 20

4.2.4Parentsviewonuniversalprimaryeducatio 20

4.2.5 Impact of universal primary education on the fbnctioning of nursery

schools 321

4.2.6 Evidence of parents enrolling children straight in primary schools 22

4.3 Government inspection 23

4.3.1 Government aid inspection and quality of sanitation 23

4.3.2 Governments role in the sustaining of girl child education in pakelle Sub County in

adjumani district 24

4.4 suggested Policies by respondents on girl child education promotion in Uganda

~FIVE 26

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS26

5.0. Introduction 26

5.2. Conclusion 27

5.3 Itecommendations 27

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5.4 Suggestions for further research .27

APPENDICES 27

Appendix A: Questionnaire for teachers 28

APPENDIX: B 34

INTERVIEW GUIDE FOR INSPECTORS OF SCHOOLS 34

Appendix C: proposed Budget expenditure 35

References 36