Children with Single Parents and Their Academic Performance in City Primary School Starehe Division, Kenya
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Date
2008-12
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in Guidance and counselling
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine children living with single
parents and their academic performance in City primary school,
Starehe district, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to
determine the academic performance of children living with single
parents in regards to; Performance in class, dropping out of school,
coping with the school environment and Investigate the importance of
both parents to a child's development The methods used for data
collection were questionnaires to the parents, interviews with the
teachers and focus group discussions with the pupils. The findings
revealed that children living with single parents had a problem coping
with the school environment. The study recommended that The
government should take into consideration the problems of children
living with single parents and design a curriculum that suits their
needs. Head .teachers should ensure that the school is conducive for
children living with single parents and that school counselors are
available to help such children.
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A Research Report Presented To the Institute Of Open and Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Bachelors Degree of Education (Counseling and Guidance) Of Kampala International University
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Children with Single Parents, Starehe Division, Kenya