The Rebirth of Quality Education in Uganda: Wells Project

Uganda, 2017 - 2019

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WELLS_PROJECT_UGANDA

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Luigi Giussani Institute of Higher Education (LGIHE)

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Variable Groups

Variable group: Softskills of students

Variables 175

B1

When I have a problem, I first find out exactly what the problem is.

B2

When I have to do something, I try to prevent possible problems that may arise.

B3

I don't feel comfortable at school

B4

I can easily tell whether what I did was right or wrong

B5

I do not leave class until my class work is completed.

B6

I am able to tell the best way of handling a problem

B7

I hand in my book for marking whenever it is required

B8

People in my school treat me well

B9

When faced with a problem, I try to determine what caused it

B10

I am able to give reasons for my opinions

B11

I inform the teacher when I am going to be absent from the lesson

B12

I usually reflect about myself

B13

I successfully complete what needs to be done during the day

B14

When I am solving a problem, I first list all the possible solutions to it

B15

I pay attention to my inner feelings.

B16

I am in class before the first morning lesson.

B17

After choosing a solution to a problem, I put it into action

B18

I can learn the things that seem to be hard

B19

I help my friends to answer questions during the final exams

B20

I do not give up on a task until it is finished.

B21

I feel lucky to be a student of this school.

B22

I ask classmates to help me answer questions during the final exams

B23

To be honest, people often take advantage of me

B24

I repeat working on a math number until I get it right

B25

I ask for permission to use a friend's materials (e.g. books, pens)

B26

I enjoy starting conversations with new friends.

B27

I do not give up doing hard work until it's successfully complete

B28

I am happy to be at this school.

B29

I escape out of class when the teacher is not watching

B30

During an argument, I get so upset that my body begins to shake

B31

I do my best in all my activities.

B32

I tell lies if they can save me from a punishment.

B33

I show feelings through the expressions on my face.

B34

I listen attentively to others.

B35

When talking to others, I try to maintain eye contact.

B36

I work well with age-mates

B37

I look at my friends' face to understand their feelings.

B38

I am not concerned when others are sad

B39

I solve problems with my age-mates without becoming rude

B40

I express my feelings by words and actions together.

B41

I make decisions that are fair to my friends.

B42

I do not blame others even when I am hurt

B43

I comfort people when they are sad.

B44

I understand the feelings of my age-mates.

B45

When my friends argue, I try to calm them down.

B46

I am happy when others are happy.

B47

I apologize to others when I hurt them.

B48

. I pay attention to how others are feeling

B49

I feel that I have a number of good qualities that most people admire

B50

I get focused on an idea for a short time and then lose interest

B51

I can easily get disappointed.

B52

I often set a goal but later choose to follow a different one

B53

My friends often annoy me

B54

I do things that feel good in the moment but regret later on

B55

I feel I do not have much to be proud of

B56

I'm good at resisting temptation

B57

I am able to do things as well as most of the other people

B58

I finish whatever I begin.

B59

Challenges don't discourage me.

B60

I refuse things that are bad for me even if they are fun.

B61

I am a hard worker.

B62

At times, I think I am no good at all

B63

I have achieved goals that took months of work.

B64

I can wait in line patiently.

B65

I have overcome challenges to achieve an important goal.

B66

I lose attention easily

B67

I certainly feel useless at times

B68

I think about how other people would be affected before making any decision

B69

I only consider my opinion when making any decision

B70

I have difficulties in making decisions.

B71

I postpone decision-making whenever possible.

B72

I panic when I think that my decision might be wrong

B73

Others seek my help in making their decisions.

B74

I usually collect information needed to help me make a decision.

C1

Who mainly stays and takes care of you at home?

C2

How often do you do personal reading (revision) when at home?

C3

How often do you participate in the following co-curricular activities at school

C4

How often do you participate in the following co-curricular activities at school

C5

Do you have a school library?

C6

How often do you visit a library to do personal research

C7

My teachers punish students without even knowing what really happened

C8

I feel safe and comfortable with my teachers.

C9

My teachers always treat all students the same

C10

My teachers don't care about what I think.

C11

My teachers always keep their promises.

C12

My teachers really care about me.

C13

I feel like I can talk to my teachers about things that are bothering me.

problem

When I have a problem, I first find out exactly what the problem is

prvnt_problms

When I have to do something, I try to prevent possible problems that may arise.

schl_comfrt

I don't feel comfortable at school.

right_wrng

I can easily tell whether what I did was right or wrong

leave_class

I do not leave class until my class work is completed

handle_problm

I am able to tell the best way of handling a problem

handover_book

I hand in my book for marking whenever it is required.

treat_well

People in my school treat me well

problm_cause

When faced with a problem, I try to determine what caused it.

reason_opinion

. I am able to give reasons for my opinions.

inform_tchr

I inform the teacher when I am going to be absent from the lesson.

reflct_myself

I usually reflect about myself.

complete

I successfully complete what needs to be done during the day

list_soltns

When I am solving a problem, I first list all the possible solutions to it

inner_feelings

. I pay attention to my inner feelings.

in_class

I am in class before the first morning lesson

put_action

. After choosing a solution to a problem, I put it into action

learn_hards

I can learn the things that seem to be hard.

answr_quiz

. I help my friends to answer questions during the final exams

give_up

I do not give up on a task until it is finished

feel_lucky

I feel lucky to be a student of this school.

get_help

. I ask classmates to help me answer questions during the final exams

advntage_me

To be honest, people often take advantage of me

math_number

. I repeat working on a math number until I get it right

ask_permission

I ask for permission to use a friend's materials (e.g. books,pens).

start_convers

I enjoy starting conversations with new friends.

dontgive_up

I do not give up doing hard work until it's successfully complete

happy_inschool

. I am happy to be at this school

escape_outofclass

I escape out of class when the teacher is not watching

get_upset

During an argument, I get so upset that my body begins to shake

do_mybest

. I do my best in all my activities

tell_lies

. I tell lies if they can save me from a punishment.

face_expression

. I show feelings through the expressions on my face.

listen_others

. I listen attentively to others

eye_contact

When talking to others, I try to maintain eye contact..

age_mates

I work well with age-mates..

friends_face

. I look at my friends' face to understand their feelings

others_sad

I am not concerned when others are sade

solve_problms

I solve problems with my age-mates without becoming rude

express_feelings

I express my feelings by words and actions together

fair_decisions

I make decisions that are fair to my friends

blame_others

. I do not blame others even when I am hurt.

comfort_people

. I comfort people when they are sad.

feelings_agemates

. I understand the feelings of my age-mates

friends_argue

When my friends argue, I try to calm them down

others_happy

I am happy when others are happy.

apologise_others

I am happy when others are happy.

pay_attention

. I pay attention to how others are feeling.

good_qualities

I feel that I have a number of good qualities that most people admire

focused_idea

I get focused on an idea for a short time and then lose interest

easily_disapoint

I can easily get disappointed.

set_goal

I often set a goal but later choose to follow a different one

annoy_me

My friends often annoy me

good_momment

. I do things that feel good in the moment but regret later on

proud_of

I feel I do not have much to be proud of.

resist_temptation

. I'm good at resisting temptation

like_others

. I am able to do things as well as most of the other people

finish

. I finish whatever I begin

challenges_discourage

Challenges don't discourage me

refuse_things

I refuse things that are bad for me even if they are fun.

hrd_worker

. I am a hard worker.

good_all

At times, I think I am no good at all.

achieve_goals

. I have achieved goals that took months of work.

wait_inline

I can wait in line patiently

overcome_challenges

I have overcome challenges to achieve an important goa

lose_attntion

. I lose attention easily.

feel_useless

. I lose attention easily.

thnk_others

I think about how other people would be affected before making any decision

my_opinion

I think about how other people would be affected before making any decision

difficulties

I have difficulties in making decisions

decison_making

I postpone decision-making whenever possible

wrng_decision

. I panic when I think that my decision might be wrong

seek_myhelp

Others seek my help in making their decisions.

collct_info

. I usually collect information needed to help me make a decision.

homecare

Who mainly stays and takes care of you at home?

homecare_specific

In the year 2017, did your school have a PTA committee

personal_read

How often do you do personal reading (revision) when at home?

games_sports

Games and sports

clubs

library

Do you have a school library?

visit_library

How often do you visit a library to do personal research?

punish_stdnts

My teachers punish students without even knowing what really happened

feel_safe

I feel safe and comfortable with my teachers.

stdnts_same

My teachers always treat all students the same

tchr_dontcare

My teachers don't care about what I think.

keep_promises

My teachers always keep their promises.

things_bother

My teachers really care about me.

talk_tchrs

I feel like I can talk to my teachers about things that are bothering me

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