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- ItemChild abuse and its effect on academic performance of pupils in Ainabkoi zone, Eldoret east district, Kenya.(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-11) Boinett, CarolynThe purpose of study was to determine the effects of child abuse on the academic performance of pupils in Ainabkoi zone in Eldoret East district Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the effect child abuse on the academic performance of pupils, to investigate the relationship between Child abuse and emotional behavior, to investigate the relationship between child abuse and violence and to investigate the common types of child abuse in Ainabkoi zone in Eldoret East District. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers and focused group discussion with the pupils. Findings indicated that child abuse had a negative consequence on the academic performance of pupils in Ainabkoi zone in Eldoret East District. Recommendations included Government making sure the culprits of child abuse are punished according to the law to prevent escalation; also Schools should devise means of identifying children who have been abused and help them by for example providing counseling services; lastly the community should be sensitized on the dangers of child abuse and how to prevent it
- ItemTeaching aids and academic performance of pupils in English language: a case study of Kasheeshe primary school in Rukungiri District(Kampala International University; College of Open and Distance Learning Education, 2009-08) Tushemereirwe, LydiaThe study aimed at establishing the effect of teaching and learning materials on pupils' performance in primary schools in English language. It involved reviewing of related Literature so as to form basis for conclusions, contracts, recommendations and similarities between the various schools, with the data obtained from the field. This involved secondary source document appraisal by reading and noting crucial points. It was accomplished by various visits to public Libraries, reading text books in the library of Kampala International University. Primary data was captured by use of the questionnaires and interview guide. Data from the field revealed that without the usage of the teaching and complete learning of English language. It also realized that there should be adequate and appropriate materials for effective teaching and learning of English language.