Teachers' Roles and Choice of Subject Combinations in Jinja District, Uganda
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| Title: | Teachers' Roles and Choice of Subject Combinations in Jinja District, Uganda |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Christopher Kisa Ebenezer |
| Source: | African Educational Research Journal. 2025 13(4):450-460. |
| Availability: | Net Journals. 25 Akintola Road, Sapele, Delta State, 331107, Nigeria. e-mail: service@netjournals.org; Web site: https://www.netjournals.org/aer_index.html |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Teacher Role, Secondary School Teachers, Intellectual Disciplines, Teacher Background, Teacher Characteristics, Teaching Experience, Personality Traits, Secondary School Students, Teacher Attitudes, Career Guidance, Student Interests, Academic Ability, Administrator Role |
| Geographic Terms: | Uganda |
| ISSN: | 2354-2160 |
| Abstract: | A mixed-method approach to provide a comprehensive understanding of teachers' roles in choice of subject combinations in secondary schools was employed. The study employed descriptive survey design to collect numerical data for statistical analysis while also gathering detailed perspectives and experiences that provided depth and context to the quantitative findings. The study revealed that Teachers' background, experience, and personality significantly impact students' choice of subject combinations in secondary schools. Teachers work with administrators as a team to influence choice of subject combinations. A number of challenges affect Teachers' role in choice of subject combinations and positive perception of teachers' involvement in guiding subject and career choices, particularly in promoting specificity and aligning combinations with interests and performance combinations. Concerning recommendation, schools should provide teachers with training on effective career guidance, Policy makers should fund career guidance programs, School management should encourage collaboration among teachers, parents, and administrators, all teachers should view career guidance as a shared responsibility. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1492782 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A mixed-method approach to provide a comprehensive understanding of teachers' roles in choice of subject combinations in secondary schools was employed. The study employed descriptive survey design to collect numerical data for statistical analysis while also gathering detailed perspectives and experiences that provided depth and context to the quantitative findings. The study revealed that Teachers' background, experience, and personality significantly impact students' choice of subject combinations in secondary schools. Teachers work with administrators as a team to influence choice of subject combinations. A number of challenges affect Teachers' role in choice of subject combinations and positive perception of teachers' involvement in guiding subject and career choices, particularly in promoting specificity and aligning combinations with interests and performance combinations. Concerning recommendation, schools should provide teachers with training on effective career guidance, Policy makers should fund career guidance programs, School management should encourage collaboration among teachers, parents, and administrators, all teachers should view career guidance as a shared responsibility. |
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| ISSN: | 2354-2160 |
