Tracing the Employability Competencies among BSE Graduates in Mid-Western Uganda

  • Richard Rwabuhinga Uganda Christian University
  • Christine Okurut Ibore Uganda Christian University
  • Charles Muweesi Busitema University
  • Mary Kagoire Ochieng Uganda Christian University
  • Faith Mbabazi Musinguzi Uganda Christian University
  • Jessica Kabasiita Mountains of the Moon University
  • Ahimbisibwe Osborn Uganda Christian University
  • Edmond Kagambe Mountains of the Moon University
Keywords: Learners Competences, Employability, Graduate Students
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Abstract

This study investigated the influence of competence acquired through the Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) program on the development of employability skills among graduates in Midwestern Uganda. This research begets a core question- what are the relevant competencies for employability skills of graduate teachers in mid-western Uganda? To unveil the socially constructed realities shaping BSEd teachers' perceptions of competence and the development of employability skills, we applied qualitative methodologies particularly case study design with interviews. Hence the study found out that, well-mastered principles of the subject would render a university teacher graduate employable. Communication skill was also an antecedent for greater performance within the teaching trial. Several other skills were found to depict our study employability skills framework and cognizant of the nature of training that empowered the BSEd graduates in various employable skills. Withal, school administrators reported a lack of some of the 21st-century skills from the graduate teachers (for example problem-solving, and critical thinking skills). It’s recommended that universities align BSE programs with the competence-based curriculum to ensure more employable and relevant citizens

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Published
25 September, 2024
How to Cite
Rwabuhinga, R., Ibore, C., Muweesi, C., Ochieng, M., Musinguzi, F., Kabasiita, J., Osborn, A., & Kagambe, E. (2024). Tracing the Employability Competencies among BSE Graduates in Mid-Western Uganda. East African Journal of Education Studies, 7(4), 103-116. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.7.4.2238

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