The Impact of Orphan hood on Students' Academic Performance: A Case Study of Tiriki East Division Kenya
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Date
2010
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of orphan hood on students'
academic performance. The objectives of the study were to examine the challenges faced
by orphans; find out strategies that would help orphans in schools, and to examine the
effect of orphan hood on the academic performance of learners.
The researcher used a case study design. A representative sample was made from the
target population though simple random sampling method. A representative sample of
30% was drawn from the target population to satisfy the requirement of data collection.
The data was collected using-administer questionnaires and oral interviews.
The data was analyzed, using qualitative and quantitative techniques. That involved
generating descriptive statistics such as percentages. Qualitative data was also analyzed
through segregation of field notes according to study themes from conclusions drawn.
The researcher concluded the research by writing a comprehensive report on the effects
of orphan hood on academic performance of secondary school students and gave
recommendations as to how the problems can be alleviated.
The researcher recommended the government to make early childhood education free so
that all young children get that opportunity to go to Early childhood Development
Centers. The parents should be taught the importance of taking their children to early
childhood education centers; and these centers should be provided with enough learning
and teaching materials
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A Research Dissertation Submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of Bachelor's Degree of Education
Keywords
Orphan hood, Students' Academic Performance, Tiriki East Division Kenya