Factors Hindering Teacidng Of Music In Primary School Of Nama Sub-County In Mukono District.

Abstract

This study was aimed to identify factors hindering teaching of music in primary schools

ofNama Sub-country in Mukono District.

Descriptive cross sectional research design, utilizing closed and open-ended questions

Within asemistructured questionnaire protocal, was used to collect both qualitative and

quantitative data relevant to study goals.

Sample of 30 teachers who were currently teaching in Nama Sub-county was considered

for the interview. The respondents were picked from the sampled schools in the sub

county.

Results revealed lack of enough music resources (93%), weak and deficient supervision

in music: {93%} inadequate refresher courses in music: {70%}, inadequate preparation

of teachers at grade ID (50%) and non-examinable subject as the major barriers.

Its Recommended that:

Policy making decisions concerning facilitation and assessment of music m

primary schools should be put in place.

Music content taught at grade III should always be evaluated and checked by the

trainers to see if it is effectively given and retained.

Further research on barriers to teaching of music in primary schools at a larger

scale would form a basis for the needed changes in the education system and useful practice in reducing these barriers.