Academic Performance of Orphaned Children affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in Regular Primary Schools in Central Division Isiolo District-Kenya
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Date
2009-12
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
The study recounted the academic performance of orphaned children affected by Human
immunodeficiency virus/ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV I AIDS) in regular
primary schools in Isiolo District- Central division.
The writer used quantitative approach, design used was case study. The population was
all schools in Isiolo District Central Division. The sampled schools are 5 primary schools
and convenient sampling was used to pick the schools, systematic sampling was used to
get her respondents.
The instruments used in data collection were questionnaires sent out to teachers of the
sampled primary schools. They were later collected when completed.
The research fmdings revealed that the orphaned children affected by Human
Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) enrolled
for regular primary schools but were unable to complete their full primary education due
to many problems that they encountered. Some involved in domestic chores and others
drop out from school to take care of their sick parents that are infected with Human
Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)
subsequently exposing them to brutal and inhumane life as they struggle to work a living.
As they care for their sick parents there is increased risk of contracting the deadly virus.
Most of the girls orphaned children dropped out of school when they have missed school
a number of times. They end up being made to repeat classes so as to improve their
performance.
The community as a whole neglects the rights of affected children. A few cultural
practices like circumcision and early marriages are roles played by the community. Such
practices negatively affect the orphaned children education. Teachers also used methods,
which hardly accommodated all learners' needs hence, leading to poor performance and
dropouts by orphaned children affected by Human immunodeficiency virus/ Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The writer fmally recommended that there
should be frequent guidance and counseling sessions in regular primary schools.
Inviting guest speakers- role models to talk to teachers, pupils and parents could assist
in creating awareness.
Parents to be advised to share light domestic chores among all children- affected and
unaffected equally.
Teachers to vary teaching methods to meet all learners' needs.
The government to train employ and promote more affected people by Human
immunodeficiency virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in various
positions to become role models.
Description
A research report submitted to the Institute of Open and
Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the
Award of a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood and
Primary Education
of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Orphaned Children, Academic Performance, Affected, Primary Schools, Kenya