Factors contributing to the girls drop out of public primary schools in Gitugi Zone- Mathioya District
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Date
2010-04
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
The study focused on some basic factors contributing to the dropout of girls in
Public primary schools in Gitugi Zone. It took a cross sectional survey design
which Involved head teachers and teachers as respondents. Data was collected
using questionnaires and interviews.
The findings revealed that poverty, limited community mobilization, cultural
Factors, institutional factors and political factors contribute to girls dropout.
There is need to adopt alternative strategies in order to improve upon
community mobilization to support the stay of girls in schools.
The researcher recommends that the government should increase on its
financial support, community should be sensitized and as well as girls should
be educated about their role in the society.
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Research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfilment of the requirement for award of degree of bachelor of Education with GC of Kampala International University
Keywords
Girls, Drop out, Public, Primary schools