Bachelor Degree in Primary Education

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Browsing Bachelor Degree in Primary Education by Subject "Academic performance of learners"

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    Effects of poverty on the academic performance of learners in the selected primary schools of Asego division Homa-bay district-Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2011-04) Awuor Otieno, Judith
    The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on learners' academic performance of the selected schools in Asego Division Homa-Bay District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in Asego Division, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in Asego Division. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the staff members of the schools and learners involved in the study. The findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings, it was observed that poverty affected the academic performance of learners negatively. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of school facilities for learners to learn well.
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    Motivation and academic performance of learners with low emotional and Behavioral disorders in Chakol Boys primary school Teso district Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-08) Abonyo Omolo, Damians
    The mam purpose of the study was to determine motivation and the academic performance of learners. The specific objectives of the study were to determine how motivation helped children with emotional and behavioral disorders, Find out the causes of emotional and behavior difficulties and to determine the academic performance of learners with emotional disorders The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers and tests for the pupils The study revealed that emotionally disturbed children do not perform well in academics but if motivated positively improve on their performance. This is evident in the tests that were given to pupils before motivation. Control group had 30% of the failures and Experimental group had 15% of the failures. 5% in control group had excellent marks while 35% of experimental group had excellent marks. After motivation control group which was motivated using positive reinforcements had 5% failures and 30% excellent while experimental group which was motivated using negative reinforcements had 35% failure and 15% excellent. The study also revealed that poverty, child abuse, peer pressure, biological factors and school factors were the causes of emotional disorders. According to the study children with emotional behaviors do not perform well m academics because they feel left out in the school environment