An Investigation Into Effects Of Poverty On Primary Education: A case Study in Seneka Division Kisii South District
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2009-08
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in special needs education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to find out the effects of poverty on primary
education in Suneka Division- Kisii South District.
The study used both questionnaires and interview schedules to obtain
quantitative and qualitative data. The questionnaires were distributed to ten
primary schools in the Division to the teachers and pupils. An interview was
conducted with the parents and dropouts who represented the community
members.
The research findings showed that poverty did have an effect on the enrollment
performance and completion drop out rate and the provision of teaching and
learning facilities in the schools. This was because the respondent were able to
maintain factors like lack of school funds, basic needs e.g food, uniform and
financial strains in the part of parents.
The researcher therefore, recommended the introduction of bursary schemes at
primary level Development of agriculture extension programmes to enhance
self reliance and increase support by non governmental organisations and
community leaders. These recommendations would not only help to improve
the conditions in the primary school, but also would have a notable impact on
the performance of the pupils.
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A Research Submitted To The Institute Of Open And Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Award Of Bachelor Of Education Degree In Special Needs Education Of Kampala International University
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Poverty On Primary Education, Kisii South District