School Environment and Pupil Performance in Agriculture in Primary Schools A Case Study of Githumu Zone Muranga South District in Kenya

Abstract

To investigate the factors that influence pupil’s attitude towards agriculture To investigate how space and equipment affect the performance of pupils in primary schools? To analyze the strategies used to improve the school environment for Performance in agriculture Due to the ever increasing demand for agricultural products both domestic and internationally, the expansion of the agricultural sector is seen by the government as a major catalyst in improving the standard of living of the people. The government policy on agricultural, education as stated in the 1994-96, development plan is that it will continue to ensure that the principles of agriculture and livestock production are firmly incorporated into the syllabus and agricultural training institutes and universities as a gainful source of living and employment.