Factors influencing drop outs of pre-schools: a case study in Navakholo Division
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2010-04
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
The study of this report is about the factors influencing pre-school drop
outs in Navakholo division, Kakamega district. It is directed by three
objectives and these include: causes of the drop out, to identify the roles
of NGO in fighting school drop out, and to estimate effort of government
in promoting education.
The study was descriptive where stratified sampling was used to select
population. It employed a total sample of 50 respondents as in chapter
four. Data were analyzed and presented using statistical methods of data
presentation where percentages were integrated into tables.
It was found out that the Causes of school drop out include the following;
Personal factors that include marriage, personal problems, Social factors
which include jobs, gender bias, and drug problems. Home and school
stability and school experience. Rebellion, lack of encouragement related
to school. Among the recommendation given are: provision of scholastic
materials, increase in teachers' remuneration, provision of snack by
schools, punishments should be minimized, establishment of technical
schools, and there is need to sensitize the community.
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Dissertation submitted to the IODL in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of bachelor of Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Drop outs, Pre-schools, Navakholo Division