Assessing the factors affecting quality education in government aided schools.

Abstract

Quality education is one that gives learners relevant and useful knowledge, attitudes and skills to enable them live better lives with competence and confidence. It is emphasized however, that in order to make this possible the learning process must be positive and helpful where learning takes place. The learners should not merely come to attend school but to get knowledge, attitude and skills that are relevant and useful to them (Veerle H. and Kim Walytens, 2001, Boyle and Bowden 1997). This research was therefore carried out to assess the factors affecting quality education in government aided schools in St Paul Kitovu P/S in Nyendo Ssenyange division. The objectives of this research were: To examine the role of government in ensuring quality education in government aided schools, to establish the role of structures, committees like P.T.A, BOG in ensuring quality education in government aided schools, to suggest how quality .education can be improved in government aided schools. Both case study design and descriptive research methods were used. Respondents were selected by use of judgmental or purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides for the respondents and both Primary and secondary data sources were considered. Illustrations for data presentation were used, findings were presented in a qualitative design showing how the relevant factors affect quality education in government aided schools.