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Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment of Academic Staff in Kyambogo University, Uganda
(Journal of the National Council for Higher Education, 2023) Kato, Joshua Kimata; Mugizi, Wilson; Kasule, George Wilson
This study examined the influence of job satisfaction on organisational commitment of full-time academic staff of Kyambogo University, Uganda. Specifically, the study examined the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction on organisational commitment of full-time academic staff. Basing on the conceptualisation by Allen and Meyer (1990), organisational commitment was studied in terms of affective, continuance and normative commitment. Using the quantitative approach for inferential analysis, the study adopted the cross-sectional research design on a sample of 175 full time academic staff. The researcher used a self-administered questionnaire to collect the data. Data analysis involved carrying out structural equation modelling (SEM) using SmartPLS. The results indicated that while intrinsic job satisfaction positively and significantly influenced organisational commitment among full-time academic staff, extrinsic job satisfaction had a negative and insignificant influence on their organisational commitment. The study concluded that while intrinsic job satisfaction is imperative for organisational commitment of academic staff, extrinsic job satisfaction did not. Therefore, it was recommended that to boost academic staff members’ organisational commitment, university managers should promote their intrinsic satisfaction more than extrinsic job satisfaction. Keywords: Affective; Commitment; Continuance; Intrinsic; Extrinsic; Normative; Satisfaction
Validating Measures of Hertzberg-Two-Factor Theory in the Context of Academic staff at Kyambogo University
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology, 2024) Kato, Joshua Kimata; Mugizi, Wilson; Kyozira, Peter; Ariyo, Gracious Kaazara; Bamusibule, Charles
The study validated the measures of Hertzberg two-factor theory in the context of full-time academic staff at Kyambogo University. Basing on the conceptualization by Hertzberg (1951), the theory was studied in terms of intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction. This cross-sectional study involved a sample of 201 from full-time academic staff at Kyambogo University, data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and structural equation modelling (SEM) using Smart PLS for partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to determine the measures of two-factor theory. Descriptive results indicated that two constructs of intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction were high. PLS SEM indicated that the two constructs of intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction were appropriate measures of the Hertzberg two-factor theory. It was concluded that Kyambogo University managers promoted high level of intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction towards academic staff. Therefore, the study recommended that Kyambogo University managers need to ensure both intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction is enhanced among full-time academic staff. Keywords: Job satisfaction, Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Hertzberg two-factor theory, Academic Staff
Teacher Competency and Engagement in Primary Schools, in Jinja City, Uganda
(Metropolitan Journal Of Social And Educational Research, 2024) Muloopa, Haruna; Kato, Joshua Kimata
High teacher engagement is linked to effective teaching assistance and teacher-student collaboration, which creates the supportive social environment necessary for students' positive academic attitudes. The study examined the relationship between teacher competency and teacher engagement The study was guided by the cross-sectional research design. The study participants comprised of 408 primary school teachers of northern division in Jinja city covering nineteen primary schools. The simple random sampling was used to select 196 primary school teachers selected from the 408 teachers who teach in primary schools in northern divisions found in the Jinja City. The findings indicate the relationship between teacher competence and engagement. The three elements of planning, development and results were examined in studying teacher competence. The hypothesis derived from the objective was that teacher competency insignificantly predicted engagement. The hypothesis was accepted because the link between teacher competence and engagement was negative and insignificant. The study concluded that Teacher competency does not necessary enhance their engagement especially when teachers efficiently incorporate ICTs in teaching, present the minimum content of subject matter tailored to the learner’s knowledge, present content following a clear and logical framework, inform learners of the competencies expected to be acquired, provide learners with scientific information that allows them to gain a better and deeper understanding of subject matter and foster research and critical spirit in learners. The study recommended that in order to enhance teacher engagement there is need for teachers to efficiently incorporate ICTs in teaching, present the minimum content of subject matter tailored to the learner’s knowledge, present content following a clear and logical framework, inform learners of the competencies expected to be acquired, provide learners with scientific information that allows them to gain a better and deeper understanding of subject matter and foster research and critical spirit in learners.. Keywords: Teacher Competency, teacher engagement, academic competency, academic performance.
Teacher Support and Students’ Academic Resilience in Universal Secondary Education Schools in Luwero District, Uganda
(Interdisciplinary Journal of Education, 2024) Nansamba, Justine; Mugizi, Wilson; Rwothumio, Joseph; Kato, Joshua Kimata
This study investigated the impact of teacher support on students' academic resilience in Universal Secondary Education schools in Luwero district, Uganda. Specifically, the study examined whether teacher investment of effort, positive regard, and accessibility significantly influenced students' academic resilience, defined as perseverance, help-seeking, and positive affect. Using a quantitative approach and correlational research design, the study surveyed 324 students selected through simple random sampling. Data collection employed a self-administered questionnaire, and analysis involved structural equation modelling (SEM) using SmartPLS. The results revealed that teacher investment of effort, positive regard, and accessibility had a positive and statistically significant impact on students' academic resilience. The findings suggest that teacher support, particularly positive regard, followed by investment of effort and accessibility, fosters students' academic resilience. The study recommends that head teachers sensitise teachers to provide comprehensive support by creating a supportive learning environment that involves being invested in students' academics, accessible, and showing positive regard. This study's practical contribution lies in demonstrating how teacher support can promote students' resilience, providing valuable insights for educators and policymakers. Keywords: academic resilience, accessibility, investment, positive regard, teacher support
Situational Analysis of Abiotic and Biotic Factors Influencing Abundance of Tissue Culture and Non-Tissue Culture Bananas In Smallholder Farms in Western Uganda
(African Journal of Food,Agriculture,Nutrition and Development, 2022) Murongo, M.Flarian; Ayuke, O.F.; Mwine, TJ
Bananas are, in Uganda primarily, grown for domestic consumption and regional trade. Production is constrained by several factors such as declining soil fertility, pests and disease, and erratic rainfall. Tissue culture banana were introduced partly to solve some of the challenges in banana production, though uptake of such technologies by smallholder farmers is still low. A survey on plant parasitic nematodes, banana weevils, and selected soil factors was done to analyse their effect on the abundance of tissue culture banana (TCB) and non-tissue culture banana (NTCB). Soil and banana root samples were collected from heterogeneous on-farm orchard conditions in smallholder farms. Composite banana root samples and composite soil samples were collected from banana orchards already established by farmers. A total of 1,280 genets from 20 orchards were obtained. Composite soil samples were analysed for pH, potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, and organic matter. Endo-parasitic Helicotylenchus multinctus, Platylenchus goodeyi, Radopholous similis and Meloidogyne spp were isolated from the composite root samples. Banana weevils were captured using the disc-on-stamp and split-pseudo stem traps. Redundancy Analysis (RDA) and logistic regression were run to ascertain the relationship between variations in biotic [Nematodes and weevils] and abiotic [pH, K, Av.P, N, and OM] factors affecting the abundance of the banana type. Canonical eigenvalues showed that both biotic and abiotic variables significantly affected the abundance of TCB and NTCB banana types. Abundance of TCB was influenced by the banana weevil (P<0.05) than it was by nematodes in the same farmers’ fields. Infestation with nematodes for TCB and NTCB banana types was not different (P<0.05). The banana weevils were significantly (P<0.05) distributed within the districts. Relative abundances for the pH, phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen (%), organic matter (%) within districts were significant (P<0.05). Variations in soil pH and nitrogen availability resulted in significant interactions (P<0.05) that affected the abundance of the TCB types more than their contribution to the abundance of NTCB. The awareness that the interactions between nematodes, banana weevils, phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium and pH determine the abundance of banana types is important in shaping the adoption and production of the adopted banana technology. Mitigation of acidic pH, K, Av.P, N, and OM for soil fertility and reduction of the abundance of nematodes and weevils below the threshold will enhance banana production among small holder farmers in Uganda.