Factors affecting girl child education a case study of Bungokho south constituency Mbale district Uganda
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2009-05
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The study aimed at finding out factors affecting girl-child education in Bungokho South
Constituency. It was realized that in other parts of Uganda girl-child education had
Deeply taken place while as in Bungokho it has not. In this research a combination of both quantitative and qualitative design were used for this study. Also purposive sampling as a method in research was used to find out the necessary information pertains the study.
The findings revealed that the factors affecting girl-child education in Bungokho South
Constituency which included negative attitudes of the community unclear policies, lack
of sensitization, natural calamities among others. The findings indicate the need for increased sensitization, formulation of clear policies, guidance and counseling, improve on teaching methods, teachers should go for re-fresher courses. However, it is hoped that another research should be carried out to find more factors effecting girl-child education in the study area.
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A research report submitted to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of Diploma in Education of Kampala International University.
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girl child, education