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Innovative pedagogies for inclusive education : a systematic literature review of assistive technology within the universal design for learning framework
(Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2026-05-27) Mukhwana, Michael; Lal Bika, Shankar; Kaur, Manpreet; Parmar, Paramjeet
Purpose
The world continues to draw attention towards inclusive education as a contemporary remedy to the realisation of the right of every individual student to access equitable and quality education and holistic development in appropriate learning environments. Unfortunately, this goal remains challenging to attain globally, necessitating innovative pedagogical strategies that accommodate the diverse learning needs of students. This paper examines how the integration of Assistive Technology within Universal Design for Learning framework can empower educators to facilitate technologically inclusive, differentiated and equitable learning experiences and outcomes for all students.
Materials and methods
This study draws from a systematic literature review of 23 empirical studies, thematically analysed and presented, to highlight practical strategies for integrating innovative education-based technologies to advance 21st-century inclusive pedagogy.
Findings
The findings reveal that integrating Assistive Technology into the Universal Design for Learning-based approach enhances individualised learning opportunities, participation, autonomy and academic attainment, offering an accessible pathway to ensuring inclusive education. Nonetheless, barriers exist that require concerted efforts to mitigate and leverage Assistive Technology as pedagogical tools.
Conclusion
Assistive Technology integration within the Universal Design for Learning presents a powerful trajectory towards innovative, equitable and student-centred pedagogy in education. The study, therefore, offers practical insights for teachers, policymakers, and scholars seeking to leverage technology to promote 21st-century inclusive education pedagogy.
Herbalists in a digital aeon : neo-liberalism and the ethics of informal medicine in Uganda
(Jumuga Journal of Education, Oral Studies, and Human Sciences, 2026-05-22) Kizito, Michael George; Ssebunya, Margaret
In the 21st century, Uganda’s social milieu is witnessing a paradigm shift, from formal to informal medicine. This has been occasioned by the upsurge of information technology, in terms of radios, televisions, mobile phone technology and the internet. Unlike formal medical practitioners who are under a stringent obligation to avoid advertising their medical services, informal medical practitioners, such as: traditional herbalists, are utilizing the power of the air waves to advertise their services. The immense advertisement by informal practitioners has created the impression that informal medicine is more efficient and curative than formal pharmacology. Surprisingly, some of these informal pharmacology techniques are more costly than the formal ones. The fundamental problem of informal medicine still lies in its persisting situatedness in mysticism, myth, and anachronism. This implies that it is deficient of painstaking pharmacological experimentation and diagnosis. In Uganda, the article argues, neo-liberal politics has taken precedence over painstaking and efficacious pharmacology; and this is evident in the fact that there are no sustainable codes of ethics to regulate herbal medicine in the country. This has debilitating implications on patients’ right to health and patients’ empowerment.
Investigation into the collapse potential of subbase material in the tropics region case study: the greater Kampala metropolitan area
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2025-10) Mbwali, Mary Christine
Road construction in tropical regions such as the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) faces persistent challenges from hydro-consolidation, which can weaken subbase layers and compromise pavement durability. This study aimed to evaluate the collapse potential of subbase materials in the GKMA and recommend measures to enhance their performance for sustainable road infrastructure. Representative samples were subjected to physical-mechanical tests [Maximum Dry Density (MDD), California Bearing Ratio (CBR), Atterberg limits and Particle Size Distribution (PSD)], chemical analysis (chloride, sulphate, and pH content) and conventional oedometer testing under wetting conditions to determine hydro-consolidation behavior. The oedometer test results showed that subbase soils at Natural Moisture Content (NMC) exhibited medium to high collapse potential, exceeding 3% under higher applied stresses, indicating susceptibility to hydro-consolidation when saturated under load. However, samples compacted at Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) displayed collapse potentials below 2%, demonstrating that proper compaction significantly reduces collapse risk. These results confirm that collapse potential is stress-dependent and highlight the importance of achieving optimum moisture content during construction to enhance subbase stability. Based on the findings, the study recommends further evaluation of subbase materials under higher applied stresses to better simulate traffic conditions, expanding investigations beyond the GKMA to capture broader geological variability, and examining other road failure mechanisms such as drainage efficiency and construction practices. Overall, this research provides a practical evidence base on hydro-consolidation behavior of subbase materials, enabling engineers and policymakers in Uganda to design, construct, and maintain pavements that are durable, resilient, and cost-effective in tropical environments.
Visualising embedded knowledge in indigenous iron artifact designs of the baganda in Uganda through drawings
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2025-10) Mayanja, Richard Weazher
Indigenous iron artifact designs are considered relevant in many communities around the globe due to their connection to traditional knowledge, spiritual beliefs, meanings, aesthetics, functional value and tangible links for technological advancements. Therefore, various societies have exerted efforts in having their indigenous concepts visualized through profiling for revival and posterity. However, this was not the case with the indigenous iron artifact designs of the Baganda in Uganda, irrespective of their unceasing relevance. This study was set out to visualise embedded knowledge in indigenous iron artifact designs of the Baganda in Uganda through drawings for posterity. The study was guided by three objectives: to analyse the historical relevance of Indigenous iron artifact designs of the Baganda in Uganda through interpretive drawings, to assess the extent to which indigenous knowledge of iron artifact designs of the Baganda in Uganda has survived in the contemporary creative space. to extract the embedded knowledge in the indigenous artifact designs of the Baganda in Uganda through analytical design drawings. The study was qualitative and employed an ethnographic research design to capture the production and consumption of indigenous iron artifact designs. The theoretical framework was crafted from three theories: Material culture theory, which was the primary theory supported by Articulation theory and Adoption theory. The study population consisted of blacksmiths, household users, and dealers in trading indigenous iron artifacts of the Baganda from Buddu, Kyaggwe, and Ssese counties of Buganda. Two sampling techniques; purposive and snowball, were used to select a study sample of twenty-seven (27) respondents from the study population. A combination of data collection methods was employed to attain triangulated data, and they consisted of Semi-structured interviews, library and archival search, participant observation, photography, and studio experimentation. The collected data was tabulated and analyzed using a narrative inquiry approach by coding and identifying themes to discuss the aspects of trustworthiness in the collected data, and informing studio explorations. The study findings indicate that the historical relevance of indigenous iron artifact designs in the lives of the Baganda fostered the sustainability of the political, religious, and socio-economic fabric of the Baganda. Although ironworking as an indigenous practice in Buganda experienced setbacks emanating from factors such as colonialism, modern education, religious shift, political insurgencies, and globalization, which were instrumental in the decline of smelting, forging tools, indigenous iron artifact designs minimally survived through oral traditions, improvisation of substitutive materials, continuation of cultural practices, musealisation and adoption of their features into contemporary creative arts and design productions. The study concludes that the indigenous iron artifact designs of the Baganda survive as repositories of embedded knowledge that have been gradually ignored and undervalued by mainstream design and visual culture scholarship. Through rigorous studio-based analysis and theoretical reflection approaches demonstrated in this study, it becomes clear that these iron artifacts incorporate multifaceted knowledge systems; technical functionality, spiritual representation aspects, symbolism, and aesthetics, which deserve immortalization.
Financial reporting quality and management decision effectiveness at centenary bank, main branch
(Kyambogo University (Unpublised work), 2025-11) Babirye, Mary Christine
This study explored the effect of financial reporting quality on the effectiveness of management decisions at Centenary Bank's Main Branch. It was guided by three key objectives: to assess the effect of the reliability of financial reporting, the timeliness of financial reporting, and the understandability of financial reporting on the effectiveness of management decision. A cross-sectional survey design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods, was employed. The study targeted 169 participants, all of whom responded, achieving a 100% response rate. Data was collected from staff and heads of departments at Centenary Bank's Main Branch using questionnaires and interview guides. The study findings revealed that reliability of financial reporting positively predicts management decision effectiveness (B = .224, p = .000 < 0.05) and timeliness positively predicts management decision effectiveness (B = .283, p = .000 < 0.05), then understandability of financial reporting also positively predicts management decision effectiveness (B = .690, p = .000 < 0.05). Then, all constructs of reliability, timeliness, and understandability of financial reporting and demographic factors collectively explained 54.5% of the variance in management decision effectiveness. The study concluded that understandability of financial reporting was the most significant predictor of management decision effectiveness. The study recommended that he bank should implement a robust internal control system to minimize errors in financial reports, enhance transparency by ensuring that all stakeholders have open access to relevant financial information, and implements a structured financial reporting framework that prioritizes timely report publication and stakeholder communication. The bank should establish a comprehensive reporting calendar that clearly outlines all internal and external deadlines, ensure that financial reports include detailed explanations, utilizing charts and figures to enhance the visual representation of financial data and adopt simple and plain language in financial reports to facilitate better understanding among a diverse audience.