Impact of strikes on students' academic performance in secondary schools: a case study of Wang' Apala secondary school Kabondo division. Rachuonyo district, Kenya
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2010-05
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The study aimed at finding the impact of strikes on secondary schools students' performance in Wangapala secondary schools in Rachuonyo district as the case study area.
The researcher used questionnaires and interviews as tools of data collection; these were administered to students, education officers, and teachers who were the source of data collection.
The study was guided by the following objectives;
a) To establish the causes of strikes and academic performance in secondary schools
b) To find out the impacts of strikes in secondary schools
c) To provide possible solutions to strikes in secondary schools
According to the findings, the study concluded that, dull curriculum, lack of transparency, poor and proper facilities and lack of sports equipment are some of the causes of student's strikes in secondary schools. It also concluded that destruction of properties, poor relationship between teachers and students as well as teachers and parents which all leads to poor academic performances among students.
The study recommended that, the students who are involved in strikes to be expelled from school with immediate effect, also the school compounds is to be secured with stable fences and guarded by credible security agencies around the clock.
The study concluded that 40 percent of students perform poorly due the increase of student unrest in secondary schools in Rachuonyo District.
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A Research Report Submitted To The Faculty Of Education In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Award Of Bachelors Degree Of Education Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Strikes, Students' academic performance, Secondary schools, Wang' Apala secondary school Kabondo division. Rachuonyo district, Kenya