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In Uganda, Seed Secondary Schools play a crucial role in the nation's educational system by
offering top-notch instruction to students from a variety of backgrounds. The formal
curriculum can, however, be difficult to implement in these schools due to a variety of issues,
including the scarce resources, inadequate teacher preparation and offer, and cultural
disparities. In this, looking at how the formal curriculum is implemented in Seed Secondary
Schools in Uganda and considering how the hidden curriculum might be used to improve
students' academic achievement and all-around development there is need to refocus our
strategy to involve new ways like the use of the hidden curriculum in these seed schools to
promote quality education. The National Curriculum Framework (NCF), created by the
Ministry of Education and Sports, serves as the foundation for the formal curriculum in Seed
Secondary Schools in Uganda. (Ssekamwa, 1997) For each topic area, the NCF lists the
objectives, content, and evaluation techniques. The following reasons make it difficult to
apply the formal curriculum in these schools, though:

1. Limited resources: In Uganda, Seed Secondary Schools frequently struggle with issues like
insufficient money, out-of-date textbooks, and inadequate technology, which can make it
difficult to apply the formal curriculum effectively. (Umar, 1999)
2. Insufficient teacher preparation: These schools' teachers might not have had enough
instruction in the subjects they are currently teaching, which could lead to inefficient teaching
strategies and subpar student achievement.
3. Cultural disparities: The students and teachers at Seed Secondary Schools in Uganda may
come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, which may result in differences in learning
styles and perspectives. expectations, which may have an impact on how the formal
curriculum is implemented. (Gordon et al., 2005)

The Secret Curriculum in Uganda's Seed Secondary Schools provides lessons and ideals that
children learn via their experiences and interactions at school but aren't expressly taught in
the formal curriculum are referred to as the "hidden curriculum." The hidden curriculum can
be understood to be the use of different tactics and teachings to instill a particular disciplines
in students across the school and the following may be part of the secret curriculum of Seed
Secondary Schools in Uganda:

1. Socialization: Through their interactions with peers and teachers, students in these schools
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can develop socialization skills like cooperation, teamwork, and dispute resolution.
(Prossy, 2007)

2. Cultural values: Through their experiences in school, students can learn cultural values
including respect for elders, community service, and hard work.
3. Gender roles: Through their interactions with teachers, students can learn about gender
roles and expectations. and peers, which may have an impact on their academic success and
career decisions. (Curriculum, Syllabus Design and Equity - Google Books, n.d.)

Enhancing Academic Performance and Holistic Development of Learners at Seed Secondary

Schools in Uganda by Using the Hidden Curriculum is key for the development of seed
school system .The hidden curriculum can be used in the following ways in Uganda's Seed
Secondary Schools to improve students' academic performance and overall development:

1. Incorporating cultural values: Teachers can assist students build a feeling of belonging and
purpose by incorporating cultural values like respect for elders and community involvement
into their teaching methods. (Giroux & Purpel, 1983)
2. Fostering socialization: Teachers should provide opportunities for students to interact with
classmates and practice interpersonal skills like cooperation and teamwork.
(Borup et al., 2013)

3. Contesting gender roles: Teachers can encourage boys and girls to follow their hobbies and
career choices by providing them with an equal opportunity to participate in class across all
subject areas.

Conclusion
while concluding, because of many issues such as scarce resources, inadequate teacher
preparation, and cultural disparities, the official curriculum can be difficult to execute at Seed
Secondary Schools in Uganda. The hidden curriculum can, however, be used to improve
students' academic achievement and overall growth. Teachers may give children a well-
rounded education that will prepare them for success in their future occupations by
combining cultural values, promoting socialization, and questioning gender stereotypes. and
personal lives
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