Cultural practices and academic performance of students in Kenya certificate of secondary education A re
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2009-12
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of cultural practices on academic
performance of students in Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) In Kakuzi Zone
Murang'a South District. Specific Objectives of the study were: To establish the various cultural
practices In Kakuzi Zone Murang'a South District, Determine the impact of cultural practices on the
learning process In Kakuzi Zone Murang'a South District and Determine how harmful cultural
practices can be eliminated In Kakuzi Zone Murang'a South District. The methods used for data
collection were questionnaires to the students, and teachers and interviews for community
members. The findings revealed by 77% of the respondents that early marriages was the most
common cultural practice, followed by initiation ceremonies which were mentioned by 69%, birth
ceremonies were also mentioned by 66% and burial ceremonies were mentioned by 54%. The
study revealed by 70% of the respondents that cultural practices have an impact on the learning
process, 15% said no and 15% were not sure. The impact of cultural practices on the learning
process was time wastage(60%), followed by psychological lorture(57%), exposure to society
issues(43%), children feel grown up (38%) and those who said ii had no impact were 20%.
According 89% respondents sensitization of the community should be done as a way to eliminate
harmful cultural practices. The study recommended that, the community should be sensitized and
educated on the effects of cultural practices on children and the community at large.
The government should make sure that it devises means of identifying those who engage in
harmful traditional practices and hence punish them. School counselors should be available in
schools and also identify children who have been victims of harmful traditional practices and hence
help them to avoid dropping out.
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search report submitted to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Bachelor’s degree in education (ECPE) of Kampala International University
Keywords
Cultural practices, Academic performance