Causes of dropouts in Ildamat section, Kajiado district, Kenya
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2007-12
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Kampala International University, Institute of Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The role of education in facilitating development across nations is well
documented. Equally agreed upon is the importance of basic education in society as
whole, as determined by both social and private returns from primary
education. Making education accessible to all is a major challenge to the
govermnents, with the declining enrolment trends in Africa experienced
since the 80's and the continents commitment to achieving the education for
all (EF A) goal (Darar forum, 2000 and millennium development goals
(MAGs)], primary education becomes a crucial issue and needs to be
addressed urgently.
Strategies put in govermnents is an endeavor to realize these goals are
varied. For Kenya the boldest move so far is the declaration of free primary
education to all in 2003.
Enrolment in ASAL areas has been far below the national average.
Enrolment in Kajiado in 1999 was approximately 53% compared to the
national average which has approximately 86%.
In Ildamat section enrolment is high in lower primary. From standard 4-8 the
graph drops drown wards indicating a dropout of pupils in those classes. The
study employed descriptive survey methods to determine the causes of
school dropouts
Based on the findings of the study dropout of pupils in Ildamat schools is
contributed by so many factors.
They are social cultural, social economic, school related and student
personality and characteristics. The study recommended that;
a) Create community awareness to stop negative cultural practices which
contribute to pupils' dropouts.
b) The school learning environment should be conducive to facilitate
quality education which leads to quality grades. Pupils would also not
repeat classes because of poor performance.
Description
A research project submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the Degree of Bachelor in Special Needs Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Dropouts, school