Discipline And Academic Performance In English Subject Of Ugandan And Sudanese Pupils Of Ugandan Martyrs Primary School In Lubaga Division, Kampala District, Uganda

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This study determined the discipline and academic

performance in English subject of Ugandan and Sudanese pupils of

Uganda Martyrs Primary School in Lubaga Division, Kampala District,

Uganda. Specifically, these data were gathered: profile of teachers as

to age, gender, marital status, teaching experience, educational

qualification; the level of discipline in terms of rules and regulations,

pupils' behaviour, communication skills and school/home

environment; the level of academic performance; the significant

relationship between level of discipline and level of academic

performance; and the significant difference between Ugandan and

Sudanese pupils in terms of level of discipline and level of academic

performance.

Design: This study employed the descriptive survey method of

investigation.

Environment: This study was conducted in primary school known as

Uganda Martyrs Primary School Lubaga. It is a government aided

school located south of Kampala near the Archbishop's residence on

Lubaga hill, church zone, Lubaga division, Kampala district, Uganda.

Respondents: This study involved 6 teachers and 64 Ugandan pupils

and 64 Sudanese pupils of primary four, five and six. Teachers were

selected basing on two categories namely: class teachers and teachers

in English subject.