(This article was first published in the New Vision on November 9, 2022) By Francis Emukule The debate about whether the mode of delivering university education in Uganda needs to change ‘or not, rages on. Many have argued that the current system is outdated because it still lays emphasis on teaching theory and producing job […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on November 9, 2022) Most learners in Ugandan schools are given the option to either pass exams or repeat classes. Some are threatened with expulsion from schools if they do not attain the passmark. Experts say this is sending many children into depression and anxiety, writes […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on November 2, 2022) By Mathias Mazinga Occupying a position that was previously held by a mzungu has always been an intimidating experience for many black Africans. This certainly was why Sr Mary Assumpta Babirye got concerned when she was appointed as the first black African […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on November 2, 2022) Extinguishing vice with the number of arrests over examination malpractice in the ongoing Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) papers rising, Agnes Kyotalengerire sought views from actors in the education sector about the current exam malpractice punishment regime. Patrick Kaboyo, technical advisor at […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 19, 2022) Stars of the 2019 and 2020 Teachers Making A Difference competition returned to Uganda last week, after a 10-day study tour to Ireland. John Eremu was part of the team and now reports about the excitement, the lessons learnt and the big […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 19, 2022) By Carol Kasujja Adii The 2022 edition of the Teachers Making a Difference ended on October 12 with the publication of the last two profiles of teachers nominated for the competition this year. The Teachers Making a Difference competition, which is part […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 12, 2022) By Robert Adiga The headteacher of Ogenda Girls High School in Pakwach district, Jackline Nyambogo, noticed that 32 girls were missing a couple of days after the school reopened early this year. When Nyambogo inquired, she learnt that some of the girls […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 12, 2022) By Moses Bikala There were only 145 pupils at Dube Rock Primary School in Butaleja district when Michael Okurut was deployed to run it in 2009. Many parents had withdrawn their children from the school located in Kachonga sub-county due to poor […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 5, 2022) By John Eremu Winners of the 2019 and 2020 New Vision Teachers Making A Difference competition are in Ireland for a 10-day professional development programme. The teachers are Sr Gladyce Kachope of Immaculate Heart Girls School Rukungiri, Rose Moiti of Busesa Mixed […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on October 5, 2022) By Umar Nsubuga Kasenyi Secondary School in Mubende district had not been participating in sports competitions for years when John Njirabakunzi was sent to head it in 2016. The previous administrators had slapped a ban on participation in netball and football tournaments […]