Early last week, the ministry of education announced the early closure of schools. Pre- primary, primary and secondary schools across the country. The term closure was extended from 9th December to 25th November, two weeks earlier that the initial planned time. This decision was influenced by the spread of Ebola among learners which by the
Early last week, the ministry of education announced the early closure of schools. Pre- primary, primary and secondary schools across the country.
The term closure was extended from 9th December to 25th November, two weeks earlier that the initial planned time. This decision was influenced by the spread of Ebola among learners which by the time of directive had claimed 8 lives of learners.
“We decided to shorten the term by two weeks to curb the spread of the virus among learners and staff,” Ms. Kaducu said.
Controversies arise from different educators in regard to the decision made by government as some see a win and others a loss. Below are different views on the incident;
A principal of Kabwangasi Core Primary Teachers’ College mentioned that Early closure brings a “crisis” to higher institutions of learning.
“We are praying Kyambogo University, which takes care of education teacher training, brings the exams forward. Teacher trainees have just returned from school practice and need a week to prepare, compile the coursework, and prepare for final assessment exams,” she said.
“The government is indirectly implementing automatic promotion, which is going to affect the education system in the future. We are teaching following an abridged curriculum, but closing the term earlier means cutting the syllabus,” Mr. Charles Kirunda, the head teacher of Kigalama Primary School in Namutumba District.
Some schools rejoice for the early term closure as they report food supply struggles in their schools, with hiked food prices in the market- a kilogram of maize flour (posho) goes for 3500 -average price and a kilogram of beans for 5000shs, they have been finding it hard to feed the students
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