Poverty And School Drop Out In Aber Sub-County Oyam District, Uganda.
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2018-09
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the causers of poverty and school drop out of students
selected in schools in Aber Sub-county, Oyam District, Uganda. The specific objectives ofthe study
were to find out the cause of school dropout, to find out the impact of poverty on school dropout and
establish solutions to the school dropout problem in Aber Sub-county, Oyam District, Uganda. The
methods used for data collection was interviews for the parents and questionnaires for teachers and
students involved in the study The findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study
objectives and research questions, while linking to the existing literature, results included
demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Basing on the findings. It was observed
that poverty affected and caused school drop outs negatively. In chapter Aber Sub-county, Oyam
five development of solutions to the problems, effects and causes of drop out. The findings suggested
some recommendations on areas of providing free education for all students, bursaries and also
dealing with parents who force their children in early marriage.
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A Dissertation Submitted To The College Education, Open, Distance And E-Learning In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Bachelor Of Arts With Education In Primary Education Of Kampala International University.
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Poverty, School Drop out, Oyam District