RUBANDA: Rukore Two Primary School, a government-aided school in Ikamiro parish, Muko Sub County, Rubanda West County, Rubanda district is grappling with the scarcity of teachers, insufficient infrastructure, and a dire need for staff quarters to accommodate the staff.
Despite boasting an enrollment of over 150 students, the school operates with a mere quintet of teachers. An investigation done by our reporter revealed that pupils in the nursery section and Primary One class are compelled to share not only a single classroom but also a solitary teacher.
Suzan Kiconco, a teacher responsible for guiding the youngest learners, lamented the inadequacy of manpower with just five teachers on board, the division of students into smaller, more manageable groups remains an elusive dream that hampers the delivery of personalized attention, hindering optimal learning outcomes for the pupils.
Kiconco disclosed the detrimental impact of this shortfall on the academic performance of the students whereby teachers find themselves unable to nurture each child’s potential adequately as a result of insufficient resources to cater to individual needs.
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The School Deputy Head Teacher, Paul Mugabagye, and senior teacher Ernest Twesigye reminisced in 2022 when the school boasted a staff complements of nine teachers but unfortunately when four of them were transferred from the school, they were replaced by one teacher.
They added that the lack of teachers has also resulted in the closure of some classes and that the school management had to make a difficult decision to combine classes due to the understaffing.
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In response, Francis Serununi, the Rubanda District Education Officer, concurred with the school’s plight. He admitted the acute shortage of teaching staff and assured that the district administration has taken steps to alleviate the strain.
Serununi revealed that three additional teachers had been dispatched to the school, with their imminent arrival expected to bolster the educational framework.
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