Factors contributing to school drop out in Getembe Division, Kish Central District, Kenya.
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2009-04
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the causes of school drop out. Specific
Objectives of the study were to determine HIV/ AIDS and school drop out in Getembe
Division, Kisii Central District, Kenya, determine Poverty and school drop out in Getembe
Division, Kisii Central District, Kenya and determine whether Early Pregnancy leads to
School Drop out in Getembe Division, Kisii Central District, Kenya.The study revealed
that many pupils are dropping out due to HIV/AIDS 38% strongly agreed that children
leave school to tal(e care of HIV positive relatives and 31 % agreed. 38% of the respondents
strongly agreed that infected children drop out of school and 46% agreed. 46% of the
respondents strongly agreed that children have lost their parents to HIV and hence drop ont
while 40% agreed.49% of the respondents strongly agreed that Aids has deprived education
of good teachers and 34%agreed. The findings also revealed that children drop out of
school because of poverty. 31 % of the respondents strongly agreed to this and 34%
agreed. According to the study early pregnancy leads to school drop out.31 % strongly
agreed that early pregnancy leads to school drop out and 28% agreed. 38% of the
respondents strongly agreed that Girls who perform poorly in class are likely to get
pregnant. The study established from teachers that early pregnancy is one of the reason
girls drop out.The study recommended that Children who are victims of HIV/AIDS should
be helped financially and emotionally so that they can cope with the situation. Stakeholders
should deliberately solicit for funds through the Ministry of Education Science and
Technology to purchase textbooks, teaching learning aids which are relevant and geared to
better performance. The ministry should also ensure that Funds channeled for
teaching/learning resources are well-utilized.
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A research report submitted to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelors of Education in Early childhood and primary education of Kampala International University
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School drop out, Getembe Division, Kish Central District, Kenya.