Effects of poverty on the academic performance of learners in the selected primary schools of Lwebitakuli Division Sembabule District of Uganda
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2010-08
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on learners' academic
pe,formance of the selected schools in Lwebitakuli Division, Sembabule District Uganda.
The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the
effects mentioned and academic pe,formance in Lwebitakuli Division, and to investigate
the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving educatio11 in Lwebitakuli
Division. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the stc!ff members
of the schools and learners involved in the study. The findings were prese11ted and
interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the
existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, .(i-equency a11d
percentages. Based on the findings, it was observed that poverty qffected the academic
pe,formance of learners negatively. In chapter five, development of solutions to the
problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings
suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of school facilities for
learners to learn well.
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Research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the a ward of Diploma in Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Poverty, Academic performance, Learners, Primary schools, Uganda