Browsing by Author "Muwagga, Mugagga Anthony"

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    Correlates in granting students loans in Uganda:
    (Academic Journals, 2022) Muweesi, Charles; Shizhou, Lou; Muwagga, Mugagga Anthony; Cuiying, Wang; Ssali, Kizza Francis; Tomusange, Robert; Mugenyi, Kuteesa Disan; Namagero, Tendo Shira
    This mixed research study focused on the selection criterion and guidelines used by the Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) in granting students loan scheme to University Students in Uganda with a sample from Makerere University. Findings revealed that the majority of the loan beneficiaries are aware of these guidelines and one to benefit from the scheme had to formally pass A level education stage with 3 principle passes in a science subjects combination and are selected after filling a standard application form. Although many come from low economic family status with heavy household poverty, the study concluded that the selection criteria favors students who have passed science subjects and thus leaving behind impoverished students from humanity study disciplines/courses. Thus it recommends a framework for the need to revise the guidelines to cater and consider all backgrounds of applicants for this loan scheme irrespective of their course, family background and economic status to achieve the program goal as it's done in other countries. Key words: Loan scheme guidelines, Higher Education Students Education Financing Board (HESFEB policy program, financing higher education.
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    Education as a necessity of life:
    (British Educational Research Association, 2024-01) Muweesi, Charles; Namukose, Sarah; Muwagga, Mugagga Anthony
    Every country desires and aspires for an education system that caters for learners’ physiological needs, belonging, love, self-esteem, security and self actualisation at the top, which are rarely provided by a few countries. With a review focus on the Ugandan education system, several challenges related to the education borrowing suggestions as proposed by John Dewey have been attributed to creating an environment that has seen most graduates ending up unemployed, and with leadership challenges, inadequate funding, poor teacher perception, low research and innovations in higher institutions of learning, less involvement of the informal sector in development, low literacy levels, political interference among others. Thus this exploratory analytical-qualitative review focuses on John Dewey's teachings in his book Education and Democracy—specifically chapter 1, ‘Education as Necessity for Life’—with attention on how education as an engine that empowers life, ensures independence through self-reliance, sustenance, freedom, and is syndrome-free to enhance appreciation of the contemporary trends in education—critical aspects that are extremely lacking within the current Ugandan education system and can impact on the future of education to the future of education as recommended in National Development Plan III (NDP III). Thus the review recommends that while reflecting on the state of the Ugandan education system, there is a need to revitalise the research and innovations in higher institutions, especially catering for an integral-education system with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from primary school to university, involvement of the informal sector through skills education as proposed by the Ugandan Vision 2040 and NDP III, as well as addressing low literacy levels and providing adequate Teaching and learning through quality and balanced funding from all relevant government agencies and development partners. KEYWORDS Education philosophy, international and comparative education, education policy
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    Exploring the Influence of Institutional Management Practices on Student Discipline: A Case Study of Makerere University and Kampala International University
    (East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 2025) Luttamaguzi, John Bosco; Muwagga, Mugagga Anthony; Genza, Gyaviira Musoke
    This study explores the influence of institutional management practices on student discipline in Ugandan universities, focusing on Makerere University and Kampala International University. A qualitative approach, guided by interpretivism, pragmatism, and constructivism, was employed to understand how management practices shape student behaviour. Using a descriptive case study design, data were collected through focus groups, interviews, document reviews, and observations from a diverse group of 40 participants, including students, lecturers, administrators, and police officers. Thematic analysis revealed that factors such as administrative transparency, accessible services, orientation programs, and consistent timetabling highly influenced student responsibility, compliance, and honesty. The study highlights the importance of student-centric management practices in fostering a disciplined academic environment. Despite limitations in scope, the study provides valuable insights into the role of institutional management in enhancing student discipline and contributes to ongoing discourses in higher education governance