THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL COLLABORATIONS AND LEARNERS’ ACHIEVEMENTS IN U.P.E SCHOOLS IN MITYANA MUNICIPALITY USING A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Janepher Kusemererwa; Evelyne Hope Kyokunda

doi:10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i12.737

Authors

Janepher Kusemererwa Team University P.O Box 8128 Kampala Uganda.
Evelyne Hope Kyokunda Team University P.O Box 8128 Kampala Uganda.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/sjhrafrica.v4i12.737

Keywords:

Social Collaborations, Learners, Achievements, U.P.E Schools

Abstract

Background:
Learners’ achievements in UPE schools refer to the academic achievement and progress of students enrolled in Uganda Primary Education (UPE) schools. UPE schools are government-supported public primary schools in Uganda that aim to provide free education to all children. The performance of learners in UPE schools is usually measured through assessments, examinations, and other evaluation methods. Learners’ achievements in UPE schools have been deteriorating in Mitayana District from 58% in 2018 to 45% in 2022. Most pupils in the selected primary schools fail to complete assignments on time. Therefore, the researcher was prompted to investigate the relationship between social collaborations and learners’ academic performance in selected U.P.E schools in Mityana Municipality.

Methodology:
A descriptive correlational and cross-sectional survey design was used. The study was both qualitative and quantitative hence a mixed research design. The study was conducted in four Universal Primary Education schools. The respondents were parents, teachers, head teachers, and pupils of the selected primary school in the study. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire and interview method. Regression analysis was used to establish the relationship between social networking and learners’ achievements in Mityana District.

Results:
The findings of the descriptive analysis suggest that there is a strong disagreement among the respondents that social collaborations among pupils have a positive impact on their academic achievements.

Conclusion:
The findings of the descriptive analysis suggest that there is a strong disagreement among the respondents that social collaborations among pupils have a positive impact on their academic achievements. This suggests that as social collaborations increase, there is also an increase in Academic achievements.

Recommendation:
Based on the above findings in the Mityana district, it can be recommended that efforts should be made to increase social collaboration among students.