School environment and learning adaptation of pre-scholars in selected preschools of Masinga District, Kenya
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Date
2012-08
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Kampala International University,College of Education
Abstract
The study was on the school environment and learning adaptation in selected pre
schools. The purpose of the study was to investigate on how school environment
influences the learning adaptation among pre-scholars. The objectives of the study
were to examine the demographic aspect of respondents, to identify the school
environment, to identify the level of learning adaptation and to establish the
relationship between school environment and learning adaptation. The sample
population involved teachers and pre-scholars; the sample size was 120 derived from
Slovens Formula. Data was analyzed using SPSS by presenting data with frequency
tables, pie charts and bar graphs. Data was analyzed using frequency mean, and
Pearsons’ linear coefficient of co-relation. To make analysis easier SPSS was used as it
makes interpretation easier. Pie charts and bar graphs were used. Findings of the
survey indicated that the social adaptations, physical infrastructure were highly
influential on the learners’ adaptation. Learners will adapt according to the school
environment. The survey was hindered by suspicious and unwilling respondents. The
school environment directly influences the learners in their adaptation
Description
A Thesis presented to the College of Higher Degrees and Research
Kampala International University Kampala Uganda
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree Master of
Early Childhood and Primary Education
Keywords
School enviroment, Learning, Pre scholars