Open AccessEffects of Preparatory Classes on the Social Life of Primary School Pupils in Masaka Municipality, Uganda
Author(s) -
Maria Theresah Namatovu,
Lucy Dora Akello
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of science and sustainable development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2070-1748
DOI - 10.4314/jssd.v4i1.4
Subject(s) - christian ministry , preparatory school , focus group , social life , primary education , psychology , pedagogy , medical education , mathematics education , sociology , political science , medicine , social science , anthropology , law
This study examined the effects of preparatory studies on the social life of primary school pupils in Masaka Municipality, Central Uganda. Data were collected from pupils, teachers and school administrators using interviews, focus group discussions and observation. The findings indicated that to a large extent, preparatory classes negatively affected the social life of the pupils. Therefore, it is recommended that schools adhere to the timetable stipulated by the Ministry of Education and Sports.Keywords · Preparatory classes · Child development · Primary education