Determinants of academic performance in English language within the selected secondary schools of Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District, Kenya
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Date
2009-11
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Kampala International University.College of Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the
academic performance of the English language in the selected schools of
Kikuyu Division Kiambu District.
The specific objectives of the study were to determine if discipline affects
the students' academic performance of the English language in the
selected schools of Kikuyu Division, to determine if teacher qualities
affect the students' academic performance of the English language in the
selected schools of Kikuyu Division; and to determine if school facilities
affect the students' academic performance of the English language in the
selected schools of Kikuyu Division. The methods used for data collection
was questionnaires and interview guides to students, teachers and head
teachers of the schools involved in the study.
In chapter four, 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. Based on the findings it was observed that teacher qualities,
discipline of students; and school facilities have a direct impact on the
students' academic performance. In chapter five, development of
solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were
attempted.
The findings suggested recommendations that the Government should
provide more teaching learning facilities in schools to make the learning
environment more attractive to students and teachers among other
recommendations.
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Research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of bachelor of Education Arts/GC of Kampala International University
Keywords
Determinants, Academic performance, English language, Secondary schools, Kenya