The impact of Drug Abuse on the Performance of Pupils of Herman Gmeiner Primary School of Eldoret,Kenya.
Date
2008-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of drug abuse on
the academic performance of pupils of Herman Gmeiner Primary school
in Eldoret, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate
the Reasons for drug abuse. Drugs commonly abused and their sources
and the Effects of drug abuse on academic performance. The methods
used for data collection was questionnaires to the staff members of the
• schools who were involved in the study. In chapter four, the findings
were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and
research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results
included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based
on the findings it was observed that drugs affect negatively the pupils'
performance. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem,
summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings
suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the making a policy
that fights drugs in school.
Description
A research report submitted to the Institute of Open and
Distance Learning of Kampala International University
in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the
Award of Bachelors Degree in Education
(BED ECPE) of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Drug Abuse, Performance, Pupils, Impact, Eldoret,Kenya