Gender differences and disparities in educational attainments. a case of selected primary schools of Olokurto division, Narok north district Kenya
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2011-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
This research project was carried out to investigate gender disparities in primary schools in Olokurto division, Narok North District in Kenya. The study also was intended to find out causes of gender disparities and try to find out ways of curbing these disparities. There are thirty three schools in the division and the research was carried out in four of these schools. The findings from the four schools reflected the situations in the whole division. Simple random sampling was used to arrive at the target population. Questionnaires were used on various respondents; head teachers, teachers and pupils to collect the data. The results
were analyzed using simple tables showing frequencies and percentages. The findings showed areas where disparities occur as performance, enrollment,school dropout, classroom interaction and school facilities and resources from the respondents. It was found out that the causes of gender disparities were
poverty, early pregnancies, lack of parents and teachers motivation, cultural practices, peer influence, lack of role models and gender stereotyped resources. To curb these problems, guidance and counseling could be conducted, use of role models, sensitize on gender balance and redistribution of tasks to both
gender. What could be recommended form findings is to sensitize onto stakeholders on gender balance. Use of role models, creating friendly environment both at home and school and running insets.
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A research project submitted to Faculty of Education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award
of the Degree of Bachelor of Primary Education of Kampala International University
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Gender, Diffrences, Primary schools, Kenya