Teachers quality and students’ performance in Kiswahili Subject, In Selected Secondary Schools of Mukuyu Division, Murang' A District-Kenya
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Date
2011-05
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the affecting the academic
performance of students in Kiswahili in the selected schools of Mukuyu
Division.
The specific objectives of the study were to investigate some factors
responsible for the students' academic performance in Kiswahili.
The methods used for data collection were questionnaires and interview
guides to gather information on the academic performance in Kiswahili.
The findings revealed that discipline, Quality of teachers and school facilities
affect academic performance of students in Kiswahili in the selected schools
of Mukuyu Division. The study recommended the government to have a policy in place that
encourages retaining teachers in upcountry schools; should consider introducing upcountry allowance in the remuneration scheme of Kiswahili teachers among other recommendations.
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A research project submitted to the Faculty of Education in Partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Teachers quality, students’ performance, Kiswahili language, Kenya