A systemic analysis of teacher absenteeism in Uganda

• In Event: Understanding the determinants of teacher absenteeism in Sub-Saharan Africa: a comparative analysis of eight countries

Proposal

This paper outlines factors at different levels of the Ugandan education system (national, sub-national, community and school level) that contribute to and sustain low teachers’ motivation and attendance rates in the country. Emphasis is placed on the impact of teachers’ working environment, especially salary, the quality of school infrastructure, and the availability of teaching and learning materials. The authorities’ supervision over teachers and the role of local communities is also examined. The paper concludes with a snapshot of existing national and sub-national teacher management policies, their perceived effectiveness (by study participants), and actionable recommendations for filling current policy and policy implementation gaps.

Author

• Jessica Aguti, College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University