Study skills and student success selected secondary schools in Marakwet Sub-county Kenya.

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2012-08
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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 primary schools of Boro division, Siaya district. It was across sectional survey which involved head teachers and teachers as respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews plus observation. 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 in Boro division, Siaya district. The researcher recommends that government should increase on its financial support, community should be sensitized and as well girls should be educated about the role in the society.
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Thesis presented to the College of Higher Degrees and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for master of Educational Administration and Management
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Skills, Student, Success, Kenya.
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