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- ItemAbsenteeism and Academic Performance of Secondary Schools. (A Case Study of Masaka Parents School)(Kampala International University,College of Education, Open, Distance And E-Learning, 2018-05) Nanfuka, JamilaThis research is about the effect of absenteeism on academic performance. It was guided by three objectives; To find the attitudes towards Masaka parents school in Masaka Uganda. To find out the methods used for the retention of secondary school learners. To identify the role of teachers in children’s performance in Masaka parents school. Purpose and stratified sampling was used to select a population of40 respondents to represent a population of in Masaka parents’ school.
- ItemAbsenteeism and Learners Performance in Siaya Central Primary School, Siaya District, Nyanza Province(Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education, 2010-12) Okoth Owino, VincentThe study was to establish the effects of absenteeism on learners' performance in Siaya central primary school in Siaya District, Nyanza Province, Kenya and the research was guided by the following objectives; to establish causes of absenteeism in Siaya primary school, and to establish the ways to reduce absenteeism in Siaya primary schools. The findings of the study showed that, there are a number of causes of absenteeism included age related problems, gender, learning disabilities, psychological problems, disintegrated family structures, food insecurity, child labor, transport, HIV/ AIDS, teenage pregnancy, difficult Subject matter, school fees problems, learner to educator ratio, learner educator relationships, competence of educators, punishment for late-coming and poor school facilities. The ways to reduce absenteeism included improving the competence of teachers, improve school facilities, improve educator -learner relationship, introduce regular 'spot checks' for specific lesson truancy, rewards for pupils or classes with regular attendance, and Penalize students who are persistently late. The research concluded that there was there is need to stop absenteeism decreases performance and therefore deserves attention. Based on the research findings, the following were the recommendations, that there is need for Siaya central primary school to introduce regular 'spot checks' for specific lesson truancy, rewards for pupils or classes with regular attendance , penalties for students who are persistently late and absentees, include absence data on teacher record to make the teachers fear absenting themselves unnecessarily as it shows poor reputation about them, put in place incentives programs that that will help to improve attendance such as good work conditions, time, equipment to enable good performance form both teachers and learners, and encourage good health as teachers who are healthy are less likely to fall sick which will make the teachers have time free from sickness to get more time to teach which will improve the performance the learners in turn.
- ItemAbsenteeism and pupils' academic performance in primary schools in Tororo District: a case study of Mukuju Sub County(Kampala International University; College of Education Open and Distance Learning, 2018-07) Okumu, Kezironi
- ItemCauses of absenteeism in community secondary schools in lira district, a case study of Lira Sub county.(Kampala International University, 2019-04) Isiko, ShamiruThe purpose of this dissertation was to explore the causes of Absenteeism in community secondary schools in Lira District. This study was guided by three objectives namely; to explore the level of Absenteeism in community secondary schools in Lira District, to identify factors influencing Absenteeism in community secondary schools in Lira District and distinguishing the impact of Absenteeism in community secondary schools in Lira District. Data was collected by using questionnaires, interview guide and documents. The analysis involved quantifying frequencies of responses which were later presented in Tables. The study had a sample of 97 participants. The study revealed factors which influence Absenteeism in secondary schools include:- Lack of administrative strategies by heads of school on student Absenteeism , corporal punishments offered to students, low expectation of students from what happens in schools, poor peer groupings, distance from home to school, unreliable transport to school, weather aspect especially in rain season, variation in socio economic status of parents (SES), family divorce, lack of clear policy on managing student Absenteeism in secondary schools, parents keeping themselves distant from their children academic performance and teachers to be not close enough to their students, Thus, the study recommend the government through Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) to introduce compulsory attendance law similar to that in primary education, to involve parents in their children education and Teachers are recommended to develop a habit of being attentive to problems raised by students for better assistance.
- ItemEffects of absenteeism on academic performance in primary schools: a case study of Bungoma, Bumula District(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open & Distance Learning, 2012-08) Juma, CharlesThis study was about the effect of absenteeism of academic performance. It was carried out in Bungoma, Bumula district, between May and June 2012.The research findings and recommendations will be important to the educators, managers, School Management Committees and parents in controlling absenteeism in the primary schools classes which result into poor performance. It will be significant in opening up new avenues for policy makers and Non - Governmental Organizations having interest in the child’s learning. Research methods, techniques and instruments established in the current study may be relevant in the future studies targeting other curriculum areas of early childhood education. The parents who are key players in education of the children will be well informed and sensitized on their roles towards achieving the goal of reducing the gap of absenteeism.
- ItemEffects of Absenteeism on Academic Performance in Primary Schools: A Case Study of Matende Primary School Kakamega County, Kenya.(Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning, 2013-05) Azipeta, S. ShikokotiThis research is about the effect of absenteeism on academic performance. It was guided by three objectives; To find the attitudes towards Matende primary school in Kakamega county Kenya. To find out the methods used for the retention of primary school learners. To identify the role of teachers in children’s performance in Matende Primary. Purposive and stratified sampling was used to select a population of 40 respondents to represent a population of Matende primary school.