Need for a Total Revamp of the Ugandan Educational System towards Enabling Local Graduates to Compete on the Global Scale
Keywords:
Education, Philosophy, Curriculum, Renewal, Policy, EclecticAbstract
The Ugandan education system has developed through different stages since the colonial times. However, the philosophy and methodology upon which it was built have become obsolete and irrelevant to the needs of the contemporary society. Therefore, the philosophy, school system, method of instruction, curriculum, measurement and assessment have to be revisited. In this paper, a critical comparison is made with some of the selected best school systems and programs in the world from which the Ugandan educational system could draw warm inspirations and improve for the better. An eclectic philosophical approach, vocational studies, problem-solving instructional method, improving on teacher-training and preparation etcetera are discussed and recommended. Policy makers and implementors can borrow some of the ideas highlighted to improve on the educational standards of the country.