Universal primary education and school enrolment in Buyenzi Commune (District), Burundi

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2012-09
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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This thesis is a result of an academic research entitled “Universal Primary Education and School Enrollment in Buyenzi Commune (District), Burundi”. The study was guided by the four research questions: (i) What is the demographic characteristic of respondents as to: gender, age, Educational level, Qualifications Other than academic discipline and number of years teaching experience? (ii) What is the level of universal primary education? (iii) What is the level of school enrollment? (iv) Is there any significant relationship between universal primary education and school Enrollment? A sample of 112 teachers of primary school in Buyenzi commune was selected from a target population of 122 employees. Participants were selected through purpose sampling process. A questionnaire addressed to teachers was constructed to gain more information to the subject. SPAS was used to analyze all data. The data were processed using frequency distribution, mean, interpretation and Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the Universal Primary Education and School Enrollment in Buyenzi Commune, Burundi. Therefore, the null hypothesis has been rejected. The researcher concluded that there was a fair level of Universal Primary Education in Buyenzi Commune. Also level of school e nrollment is relatively fair. It recommends that there should be changes in universal primary education and also birth control so that the pupils can receive a good quality education.
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A Thesis Presented to the College of Higher Degrees and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master in Public Administration and Management
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Universal primary education, School enrollment, Buyenzi Commune (District), Burundi
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