A DESCRIPTIVE SURVEY ON THE EFFECT OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLANNING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF USE SCHOOLS IN KINYAMASEKE TOWN COUNCIL, KASESE DISTRICT.

Abstract

Background The study aimed at determining the effect of monitoring and evaluation planning on the performance of USE schools in Kinyamaseke Town Council, Kasese District  Methodology A descriptive survey with both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed among all staff responsible for the implementation of the M&E in Kinyamaseke Town Council. Both simple random and purposive sampling were used to select the 79 staff. Simple random sampling was used to give an equal chance of teachers to be selected. Purposive sampling was used to select MoES official, DEO DSI, headteachers and their deputies. The key informants were selected purposively on the basis of having knowledge on the subject matter under investigation. The researcher administered questionnaires and interview guides to get the information.  Results Study findings revealed that there is, “a very strong linear relationship (Multiple R = .807) between the combined of dimensions of M&E planning (M&E goal setting and M&E budgeting) and performance of USE schools”.  Conclusion Findings of this study revealed that M&E planning plays an important role in the performance of USE schools. For M&E planning to be taken seriously, senior management must show that they believe it can play an important strategic role.  Recommendation There is need for the Ministry of Education and Sports to improve M&E planning in order to improve performance of USE schools. This can be achieved by first taking into consideration of setting clear polies to budget and allocate resources for M&E and then M&E goal setting.