Causes of High Girl-Child Dropout of Schools in Mayuge Town Council, Mayuge District
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Date
2009-07
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of arts with education
Abstract
The study was carried out to investigate on the factors contributing to high
girl-child dropout of schools in mayuge town council schools, mayuge
District.
The subjects involved in this study were teachers, students, opinion leaders
and employees of non-government organization working in Mayuge town
council.
The data was collected using several methods that included oral interview
and questionnaires, which were given to the respondents.
The findings indicated that most female student's dropout of schools
because of; poverty, poor social and cultural norms, early marriages,
domestic violence, sexual abuse and others are the most factors contributing
to high girl-child school dropout in Mayuge town council.
The study recommended that district inspectorate and school headteachers
should strengthen their supervisory role to ensure that teachers adhere to the
professional code of conduct. The study also suggested enactment of tougher
laws and heavy penalties to defilers and parents neglecting girl-child
education.
Finally, corrective responsibility of all stakeholders will assist to overcome
the problem of study.
Description
A Research Report Submitted to Board of Examiners as Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of a Degree Bachelor of Education Arts of Kampala International University
Keywords
High Girl-Child Dropout, Mayuge Town Council