Socio-Economic Variables and Students Educational Attainments in Selected Secondary Schools in Mulanda Sub-County Tororo District:
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2017-05
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
Abstract
The overall objective of this report is to study the predicaments of social and economic
nature that schools located in Mulanda, Tororo district.
This study was premised on objectives that included;
Examination of the hindrances to excellent performance of learners.
To investigate the likely causes of the perennial problems in Mulanda schools.
To assess the effectiveness of the remedies so far put in place by relevant education
organs to mitigate the problem using a sample of 70 randomly selected respondents
comprising of all the stake holders i.e. parents, teachers, students, districts education
depart and central government officials (RDCS office). The study came up with the
following findings inadequate supply of scholastic materials in most Mulanda, public
schools has road blocked excellent performance.
Low motivation as teachers though promptly paid government salaries; they are not
enough to sustain them and their families.
Late coming of both students and teachers due to the long distance they cover on foot
to school from their places of abode (Homes).
Dilapidated infrastructure I most schools that fail the learning and teaching process.
Lack of conducive learning atmosphere as many schools are located in the busy subcounty.
Wide spread poverty in many families that complicate students feeding.
Negative attitude towards education especially in respect of the girl child as most
parents prefer to herd animals instead of educating girls as opposed to the boys.
It’s an appealing recommendation of this study that if Mulanda, public schools are to
regain their lost academic glory of excellence a concerted effort among all stake holders
is urgently called for. There also ought to be immediate change of attitude in relation to
education acquiring irrespective of gender and government needs to step not only the
motivation of teachers, but also improve the inspection department on top of building
houses for teachers on school compound.
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A Research Proposal Submitted to the College of Education, Open Distance And E-Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Award of a Degree in Bachelor of Arts with Education Kampala International University:
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Students, Educational Attainments, Socio-Economic, Tororo District: