ABSTRACT
The study delved into the relationship between learning environment and educational efficiency. Sought further in this study were as follows; (1) Demographic characteristics of respondents?; (2) Levels of learning environment and educational efficiency?; (3) significant differences in the level of learning environment between public and private universities?; ( 4) teachers' attributes as perceived by teachers and student?; (5) educational wastage between the public and private universities?; (6) potential ability to enter into the job market between the male and female students? And (7) Significant relationship between the levels of learning environment and educational efficiency? The ex-post facto, descriptive comparative and correlation design were utilized. Three hundred eighty seven teachers and third year students were selected through purposive and stratified random sampling. Standardized research instruments on learning environment and external efficiency, and a checklist on internal efficiency were used. Frequency tables and percentage distributions, t-test, Pearson's Correlation Coefficient and Analysis of Variance were utilized to statistically analyze the data collected. Majority of the teachers were male (73%), early adulthood (77%), Ugandans (78%), had experience of less than five years (43%) and had master's degree (73%). The findings revealed that: majority of the students' respondents were males (68%); in the early adulthood age (95%), and Ugandans (54%). Levels of learning environment (2.85) and potential ability to enter into the job market were high (3.24). There was no significant difference in the levels of learning environment between private and public universities (Sig. =0.185) and potential ability to enter the job market between the female and male students but there was a significant difference in the level of teacher attributes between the teachers and students Sig.=O.OOO). The level of learning environment was found not to be correlated the level of educational wastage while it greatly affected the potential ability of graduates of to enter into the job market. The level of educational wastage was not significantly different between private and public universities. It was concluded that the learning environment was not correlated with internal efficiency while it had a high association on the external efficiency. It was recommended that universities should create and activate alumni associations and strong career guidance and counseling department, the class size should be enlarged. Educational wastage should be addresses even at lower levels of education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preminary Pages
Chapter
Declaration A
Declaration B
Acknowledgement
Dedication
Abstract
Table of Content
List of Tables
List of Figures
One THE PROBlEM AND ITS SCOPE
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Hypothesis
Scope
Significance of the Study
Operational Definitions of Key Terms
Two REVIEW OF RElATED LITERATURE
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions From Authors/Experts
Theoretical Perspectives
Related Studies
Three METHODOlOGY
Research Design
Research Population
Sample Size
Sampling Procedure
Research Instrument
Reliability of the Instrument
Data Gathering Procedures
Data Analysis 62
Ethical Considerations 64
Limitations of the Study 65
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 66
Demographic characteristics of Respondents 66
Level f Learning Environment (Students' Responses) 75
Level of Learning Environment (Teachers' Responses) 78
Educational Efficiency in terms of Level of educational Wastage 83
Educational Efficiency in Terms of Potential Ability to Enter into the Job Market 85
Significant Difference in the Level of Learning Environment (LLE) Between Private and Public University 90
Significant Difference in the Level of Teacher Attributed As Perceived by Teachers and Students 92
Significant Difference in the Level of Educational Wastage Between Private and Public Universities 93
Significant Difference in the Level of Potential Ability to Enter the Job Market Between Female and Male Students 95
Significant Relationship between the Level of Learning Environment and Environment Efficiency: Level of Educational Wastage (LLE) and Potential to Enter the into Job Market 97
Regression Analysis between the Dependent and Independent variable (internal and External Efficiency) 100
Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 102
Findings 102
References
Appendices
Conclusions
Recommendations
Enrichment Plan
Appendix I - Transmittal Letter
Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee
Appendix III - Informed Consent
Appendix IVA - Profile of Respondents
Appendix !VB - Questionnaire to Determine level of Learning Environment
Appendix IVC - Questionnaire to Determine level of Learning Environment in terms of Teacher Quality 143
Appendix IVD - Record Sheet to Determine Internal Efficiency in Terms of Educational Wastage (Repetition and Drop Outrates) 145
Appendix IVE - Questionnaire to Determine External Efficiency in Terms of Level of Potential ability to Enter the Job Market 146
Appendix VI - Sample Size Determination 148
Appendix VII - Reliability Testing 150
Appendix VII - Time Frame
Researcher's Curriculum Vitae
Consults, E. & Dianah, K (2022). Learning Environment and Educational Efficiency in Selected Public and Private Universities in Central Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/learning-environment-and-educational-efficiency-in-selected-public-and-private-universities-in-central-uganda
Consults, Education, and Kyolaba Dianah "Learning Environment and Educational Efficiency in Selected Public and Private Universities in Central Uganda" Afribary. Afribary, 23 Nov. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/learning-environment-and-educational-efficiency-in-selected-public-and-private-universities-in-central-uganda. Accessed 09 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education, and Kyolaba Dianah . "Learning Environment and Educational Efficiency in Selected Public and Private Universities in Central Uganda". Afribary, Afribary, 23 Nov. 2022. Web. 09 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/learning-environment-and-educational-efficiency-in-selected-public-and-private-universities-in-central-uganda >.
Consults, Education and Dianah, Kyolaba . "Learning Environment and Educational Efficiency in Selected Public and Private Universities in Central Uganda" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 09, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/learning-environment-and-educational-efficiency-in-selected-public-and-private-universities-in-central-uganda