| dc.description.abstract | The study was carried out under the title, “A studio exploration of maize husk as material for
teaching and learning aids to upper primary.” The study carried out a studio exploration of
maize husk to find out the possibility of turning it into teaching and learning aids for upper
primary pupils. The objectives of the study were determined by the challenges that teachers in
Purongo Hill P.7 school, Nwoya district face in accessing teaching and learning aids. A case
study design was employed where a qualitative approach of data collection and analysis was
adopted to collect data from head teacher, deputy head teacher, teachers, Parent Teacher’s
Association (PTA) chairpersons, and 88 pupils using interview guides, observation, and
photography. A studio exploration was used to analyse the data through sketches and
prototypes. The study found out why a majority of the teaching and learning aids are not made
from local materials such as maize husk for primary schools, which led to the production of
teaching and learning aids from maize husk for upper primary pupils in Purongo Hill P.7
school. The Literature reviewed was sourced widely from the articles, books, Journals. The
study selected 20 participants who were selected purposively and included; school’s staff,
pupils, and technicians. The study found that most teachers were facing financial problems to
access commercial-based teaching and learning aids, lack of awareness and motivation of
preparing them among teachers. The reasons why teaching and learning aid are not made from
local materials included lack of funds in primary schools. Very little support was received from
local governments and communities. The study concluded that it was possible to make soft
boards, papers, and blackboards using maize husk using local means. | en_US |
