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    Improving plumbing practical skills using problem based learning for civil engineering students at national instructors’ college, abilonino, Uganda
    (Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-11) Kabunga, Ssendi Peter
    This study was carried out in Kole District at (NICA) National Instructors College – Abilonino in the Department of Civil Engineering with an intention of improving practical skills using Problem Based Learning (PBL)- method. It was guided by four objectives: to identify challenges in plumbing practical skills, establish possible strategies to address the challenges, implement and evaluate the possible strategies. A participatory Action Research Model was used for the study. The inquiry used a descriptive study design taking a qualitative approach based on a sample of 22 participants comprised of the instructors, students, college administrators, employers and former students. The researcher used purposive sampling for selecting key participants for the case of this research. Situation analysis, Future workshop and focused group meetings provided descriptive data which were recorded and interpreted,basing on the PBL-method and Performance Guide (PG) technique. The main findings from the situation/work process analysis showed that graduates were having “inadequate practical skills” which could affect them not to perform well during the practical tasks. One of the major important reasons which was noted during the future workshop was due to ineffective methods of delivery by instructors. Possible strategies to address the challenge were achieved through brainstorming and discussion from the future workshop. All participarts agreed and recommended the use of PBL-method and PG technique to improve the performance of practical skills for civil engineering students at NIC-Abilonino. The study concluded that lack of practical skills was the main challenge for Civil Engineering students. Under this study, PBL-method and PG technique were used and proved to be effective and efficient tools which responded to the major challenge and the entire objectives of the study. The feedback that students received through organised practical work enabled them to improve plumbing practical skills and enhanced skills acquisition.
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    Production of graphic cartoons as a medium of sensitizing primary five to seven school children against substance abuse: a case study of Makindye division, Kampala district
    (Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11) Kiconco, Martha
    This study examined the prevalence of substance abuse among upper primary school children in Makindye division, Kampala district in Uganda with the aim of producing cartoons that would sensitize them against substance abuse. Based on a case study design, this qualitative study, was guided by three objectives: i) to examine the prevalence of substance abuse among primary five to seven school children, ii) to establish the existing printed graphics in relation to sensitizing primary school children against substance abuse and iii) to produce graphic cartoons that can be used as a medium of sensitizing primary five to seven school children against substance abuse. Sixty-seven (67) head teachers of primary schools, KCCA and Katwe police headquarters in Makindye division were the respondents to this study. Data was collected using interviews, observations, photography, check lists and the study established categories of substance abuse; including, alcohol and cigarettes. Findings revealed that existing graphic advertisements promote alcohol consumption and minimally caution adults of eighteen years and above. Subsequently, different drawings and sketches were developed into graphic cartoons that would sensitize primary five to seven school children against substance abuse in classroom activities and around the school environment. The study recommends that the government of Uganda and other developmental partners should cater not only for the addicted but also for the vulnerable children before they are converted into the substance abuse vice. Further action oriented research could be conducted on evaluating the effectiveness of graphic cartoons as a sensitization tool towards the mitigation of substance abuse among primary school children in other divisions.