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- ItemThe academic performance of orphaned learners in Nandi East District, Ollessos Division, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-12) Chumo, Joshua; KibetThis study was carried out to find out the factors hindering the academic performance of orphaned learners in primary schools in Nandi east district. The study involved quite number of respondents from teachers, pupils from upper classes were, selected in a gender conscious manner, The instruments employed in this study were mainly questionnaires, and observations accompanied by interview guides. Data was analyzed by the use of statistical packages where by the responses were coded and edited, then presented in tables, pie-charts and graphs. The following were the major findings of the study; it was discovered that in an attempt to find out whether the orphaned learners experienced social problems that could hinder their educational performance, the teachers were asked questions relating to the girls' inter-personal relationships with other learners and with teachers. They were also asked to describe their academic achievement and to suggest the reasons for the academic performances, and to describe their behaviors in the class and to mention how often they were punished and the main reasons for punishment. Finally the researcher asserted a conclusion basing on the study findings that, the Lack of trained teachers in the regular classes strongly indicates that the girl child learners' educational performance is affected by the teachers' inadequacy in skill for addressing their unfolding realities of being orphaned in relation to their performance.
- ItemThe effects of peer pressure on academic performance of pupils in Amolatar District. the case of Awelo Sub-County(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2012-09) Odongo, FrancisThe government of Uganda has been offering the Universal Education since 1977; still many pupils have been dropping out in various school in the country. This has been happening in many primary schools in Amolatar District.This has been a waste of resources. The main purpose of the study was to find out factorsleading to high rate of dropout in primary schools in Amolatar district so as to find solution in the problem.To get information needed questionnaires were prepared and distributed to the four primary schools in Amolatar district, interview guide were also prepared for the parents from each school of study. This was done because they could not read the questionnaires. The data collected from the above respondents organized and analyzed using qualitative method. The study found out that the rate of drop out was still high for both boys and girls as a result of early pregnancies, smoking crime rate and drunkardness. In order to reduce the high rate of drop outs, it was recommended that parents should discourage children from early pregnancies, smoking crime rate and drunkenness, business and fishing.Parents needed to be sensitized on the importance of education so that they could support their Pupils who drooped out of schools were to be made to go back to schools and complete primary education cycle.
- ItemThe impact of co-curricular activities and socialisation of pupils on academic performance in some sampled primary schools in Alito Sub-County Kole District(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2014-09) Obua, GeorgeThis research report entitled "The impact of co-curricular activities and socialization of pupils on academic performance in the sampled primary schools in Alito Sub-county , Kole District was carried out by Mr. Obua George. The objectives were: To identify the contribution of co-curricular activities and pupils socialization towards academic performance. To examine the impact of co-curricular activities of pupils on academic performance. To determine the extent to which co-cmTicular activities and pupils socialization promote academic performance. The categories of respondents included the headteachers, class teachers and school pupils The tools for data collection used were the structured questionnaires , the oral structured interviews and oral closed and open ended questions. The data were presented in tables and were discussed , anaysed and major findings high lighted and conclusion drawn.
- ItemNutritional health and academic performance of children in selected primary schools of upper Nyakach Division Nyakach District, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2010-04) Obengo, Martin; OmondiThe purpose of !!lis stud!' \l'as to detamine the effect.\' of nutrition on learning in l'rimarr Schools in Uppa Nyalwch Dil·ision. 1Vralwch District. Kenm. The specific ohiectires olthe s/u((J' \\'ere to determine the effect o nutrition on ear/1· childhood De1·elopment Children in relation to grmrth am/ dnelojJIIlent. School achie\'elnent. Health and de/amine the importance of' nutrition on ear~\· childhood de\·e/opment children. The stw~r(imnulated if ue.1·t ionna ires .filr the purpose of"co//ecting dataji-omthe teachers. Foc11s gi'!IUfl inten·inl'.\' \l'ere conducted as H-ell. The.fim/ings re\·ealed n11trition had WI impact on the grmrth and de\·e/opmenl ola child am/ also a{JCcted his her educational achiel'ell!enls and health The studr recommended that: the goFernmenl should make sure thor if j(JL·uses on nutritional (1/Jd .f(.'eding programs in PrimaJT Schools. 717e parents am/the commw1ity should he sensiti::ed on the importance of nutrition on early childhood and also /Uughl hmt' to feed their children on right al1(/ importanl(iwd