THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERTISING TEACHING VACANCIES AND STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MPIGI TOWN COUNCIL PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MPIGI DISTRICT, UGANDA. A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

Authors

  • Ibrahim Kigoonya Kampala University Author
  • Prof. Dr. Edris Serugo Kasenene Kampala University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51168/k5axmj04

Keywords:

Private secondary schools, Educational Community, Education, Teachers

Abstract

Background 

The study aimed to determine the relationship between advertising teaching vacancies and students' academic performance in Mpigi Town Council private secondary schools in Mpigi District, Uganda.

Methodology

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Mpigi Town Council private secondary schools in Mpigi district, Uganda in Central Uganda along Kampala Masaka road. A population of 130 respondents that is 70 students, 50 teachers, 5 head teachers, and five directors of selected private secondary schools

Results

From the study findings, 60 (85.8 %) of the student respondents agreed at different levels qualified teachers get to know teaching opportunities from the adverts but 8 (11.4 %) respondents disagreed at different levels and 2 (2.9%) did not know.

From the study findings, 53 (75.8 %) of respondents agreed at different levels that advertising helps the schools attract talented teachers who will enable students to perform well but 14 (20% %) respondents disagreed at different levels and 2 (2.9%) did not know. 

Conclusion

The study concluded that advertising vacant teaching positions, lead to good academic performance in private schools if the recruitment process is strictly followed. It can be concluded that recruitment has a significant impact on students’ academic performance.

Recommendation

Effective teacher recruitment should align with the overall school culture and leadership style to create a cohesive educational community.

The private schools and their teachers’ recruitment agencies should adopt some criteria during the recruitment of teachers in Uganda.

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Published

2024-04-24

How to Cite

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVERTISING TEACHING VACANCIES AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MPIGI TOWN COUNCIL PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MPIGI DISTRICT, UGANDA. A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY. (2024). SJ Education Research Africa, 1(4), 11. https://doi.org/10.51168/k5axmj04

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