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had progressively expanded, while the real level of material and technical support for their work has
declined. The remapping aims to minimize the number of sub­counties served by a tutor.
(iv) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and support through Coordinating Centers
In the period under review, the Sector carried out training in pedagogical leadership for 267 Head
teachers, 23 Deputy Principals and 78 CCTs; as well as CPD training, conducted by CCTs, for 220,327
primary teachers. The sub­sector facilitated 69 administrators to carry out outreach activities in 23 core
PTCs through 539 coordinating centers;
Furthermore, performance evaluation of 150 CCTs in 15 Core PTCs was conducted to assess the
effectiveness of CCTs toward supporting teachers and impact of outreach tutors on the performance
of teachers at the Centre schools. Seventy two (72) local governments were monitored to assess the
effectiveness of Inspection at the local government level. The Inspectors were mentored to enhance
their capacity to monitor the implementation of policies with emphasis on the areas of Special needs
Education, Physical Education and Guidance and counseling.
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(v)
Primary Teacher Education Practicum Programs
The sector also conducted PTE practicum for 16,239 students to promote the development of teaching
experience and prepare them for the real world of work. This exercise served to assess the
effectiveness of the teaching outcomes.
(vi)
Monitoring the status of school hygiene and sanitation
In FY2011/12, the Education Sector supported hygiene, sanitation, and water­in­schools projects to
foster an enabling learning environment that contributes to children's improved health, welfare, and
learning performance. The sector set out to monitor the status of school hygiene and sanitation in 11
districts, viz: ­ Lamwo, Agago, Otuke, Alebtong, Yumbe, Koboko, Aleptong, Pader, Lamwo, Apac,
and Kitgum. A total of thirty (30) pre­primary schools were monitored in the districts of Bulisa,
Kiryandongo, Masindi, Hoima, Kibale, Buliisa and Kiryandongo to facilitate effective learning. In
addition, 30 Primary schools in Amolator were monitored focusing on Girls Education Sanitation and
Hygiene in Kyenjojo, Mubende, Kabarole districts.
(vii)
Hardship allowance of 30% of basic monthly salary paid to teachers in hard to reach areas
The Sector paid teachers hardship allowance of 30% of basic monthly salary to teachers in hard to
reach areas to motivate and enable teachers to concentrate on their professional tasks and to lend
themselves towards promotions of effective learning. In essence, 15,301 teachers at primary,
secondary, and tertiary level benefitted from this allowance in FY2011/12.
(viii)
Supporting the implementation of the Teachers Scheme of Service
The Sector continued to benefit from the scheme of service. A total of 1,777 teachers were promoted
under the Scheme through the Education Service Commission to Senior Education Assistant. By end
of FY2011/12, only 58 distrcits and municipalities had provided feedback on the exercise. This is
further eluscidated on Page 136/137 (table 4.35), under the implementation and popularisatioin of the
scheme of service at primary level.
ESSAPR FY 2011/12 to inform the 19 th ESSR – OCTOBER 2012