Browsing by Author "Karim, Samuel"

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An assessment of the role of teachers in the academic performance of pupils in the national primary school examinations (NPSE) Yoni Mamaila Chiefdom, Tonkolili District
(CV. FOUNDAE, 2023-06-29) Karim, Samuel
The role of teachers in students' academic achievements in schools is key to the students' success and the evaluation of teachers in Sierra Leone. The objectives of this research are 1) Evaluate the contributions made by teachers towards students' performance in the NPSE at selected primary schools in Yoni Mamaila Chiefdom; 2) Identify the factors leading to the success or failure of students in the NPSE; 3) Uncover the obstacles limiting students' performance in schools. This study utilizes a mixed-method approach and a descriptive survey with a cross-sectional design. Data collection techniques included interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. The study was conducted in 4 selected schools with a research population of 200 individuals. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, resulting in 60 respondents. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive data analysis. From the data analysis results, the conclusions drawn were 1) Teachers play an integral role in enhancing students' academic performance in the National Primary School Examination (NPSE); 2) Factors leading to the success or failure of students in the NPSE include the economic background of the family, the level of family education, and teachers' commitment to teaching; 3) There is a lack of support from stakeholders to assist students in obtaining necessary information. This study's findings indicate that learning based on dual representation significantly influences middle school students' academic achievements in single-variable linear equations.
Prevalence, causes, and effects of corruption in school administration in Sierra Leone
(2023-08-20) Karim, Samuel
Corruption has become one of the main challenges in the implementation of education in Sierra Leone, especially at the junior high school level. The happy crease in media reports about corruption in the administration of secondary schools in Sierra Leone evidences this. Corruption, as it is felt in the academic world, is defined as the misuse of public office for personal gain. Although several aspects of academic corruption can be seen in various definitions, this definition only includes aspects of administrative services such as the provision of teaching services, without considering other aspects of intellectual corruption involving students. Given this fallacy and for this study, administrative corruption includes all forms of corrupt practices that occur in academia or school administration and which have a direct negative effect on the quality and standards of educational malpractice exams, bribery, extortion, and favoritism) that exist in Sierra Leone. Methods, data collection techniques, and analysis techniques for conclusions are discussed in detail in this article
Quality of education in government and government-assisted schools in Sierra Leone
(2023-10-10) Karim, Samuel
International organizations and the majority of nations have prioritized quality education in their development strategies over the past several decades. The discourse is characterized by statements such as achieving universal access to education, assuring educational completion, and increasing school enrollment rates, all of which emphasize the importance of improving education in government and government-aided schools. This study's objective was to assess the quality of education in government and government-aided schools in Khalifa Rowala Chiefdom, Magburaka Municipality, Northern Sierra Leone: The Case of Magburaka Public High School for Boys and Magburaka Tonkolili District National Commercial High School. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were utilized with a total sample size of fifty (50). Two (2) schools, twenty (20) teachers, ten (10) from each school, four (4) school parents, two (2) from each school, twenty (20) pupils, ten (10) from each school, and six (6) Education Officers (MBSSE staff) participated in this study. Interviews, focus group discussions, and questionnaires were employed to capture data, which was subsequently analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). According to these results, there is still much work to be done before educational quality is truly realized. Overall, a meaningful school self-evaluation (SSE) of educational quality will be conducted, and teachers from different schools will be able to evaluate themselves based on the topic of the research. In addition, standard instruments are required to assess the efficacy of school education. In the article discussing the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education's recommendations for these institutions to comply with the Primary and Senior Secondary School Curriculum Framework, the final study of this research is discussed in detail.
Technology in Mathematics Teaching and Learning: An Impact Evaluation in Selected Senior Schools in Masingbi Town
(2023-07-14) Karim, Samuel
The analysis is based on a detailed evaluation of primary data collected through case studies, questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews in Senior secondary schools in Masingbi. Mathematics education learning is explored to understand the issues surrounding Technology integration. This study shows that despite the perceived advantages of Technology integrated teaching and learning methods, there are barriers closely connected to teachers’ teaching beliefs at work. Most educators admitted the lack of ongoing professional training programs and curriculum expectations as among the factors that affect their attitudes towards Technology in their respective Teaching and learning schools. Further empirical research is suggested to advance the exploration of the role of subject leaders in Technology -integrated Teaching and learning methods. This research provides an in-depth analysis of the exploration of own practice and mathematics teachers' perceptions on integrating Technology into teaching. The total sample size of respondents was sixty (60), and both simple random sampling technique was used to develop samples of Teachers and Pupils, while a purposive sampling technique was used to develop the sample for the Principals or Heads of Schools of the three selected senior schools in Masingbi as respondents
The Impacts of Free Quality Education on HouseHolds in Makeni City
(2023-07-07) Karim, Samuel
This work was carried out to examine the impact of the free quality education on households in Makeni City. Education is believed to be a key factor for sustainable social and economic development, thus the reason it is one of the sustainable developments global goals. For several years, some countries have been funding (in full or in part) the education of their citizens to reduce the economic burden of low-income families. This initiative has had tremendous impacts on the learners, educators, parents, and community in general. This study therefore was set determines the impacts of the free quality education on households in Makeni city, in the northern province of Sierra Leone. The impacts of the free quality education on households were measured by the opinions of teachers, parents and the pupils in the city. It was conducted out of the assumption that, the better the quality of free education, the higher the chances for livelihood sustainability. The specific objectives are to determine: the impacts of free quality education on teacher’s performance, to determine the impacts of free quality education on students learning outcome, and also to determine the perceptions of parents about the free quality education. Descriptive research design was used to conduct the study, with a sample of 61 teachers, 100 parents, and 100 pupils were selected purposively in the case of the teachers, and randomly in the case of the parents and pupils across the board in Makeni city. Data were collected from both primary and secondary source, with questionnaire as the main instrument for the collection of primary data. After the collection of data, responses were summarized in a matrix, after which the data was presented in tables and charts, followed by an interpretation of what each table and chart represents. The major findings were that the free quality education was a free tuition with no extra charges and supply of exercise books and textbooks. It however lacked in terms of active school-feeding and free school buses. In addition, it affected teachers’ performance in terms of competency in teaching their subjects, assessing students and in dealing with their colleagues. Some of the recommendations which were made were that, there should be frequent refresher trainings, active school feeding in all schools, mass sensitization and effective monitoring in schools in Makeni City.