Poverty and the quality of education in the selected secondary Schools in Kalungu County Masaka District Uganda
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2011-02
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between poverty and the
quality of education in secondary schools in Kalungu county, Masaka District Uganda.
The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the
effects mentioned and academic performance in primary schools in Kalungu county,
Masaka District Uganda , and to investigate the role of the community on alleviating
poverty and improving education in secondary schools in Kalungu county, Masaka
District Uganda .
The methods used for data collection was questionnaires to the staff members of the
school and students 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 pove1ty affected the academic performance of students negatively. In
chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and
conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas
pe1taining to the provision of school facilities for students to learn well.
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A research report presented to the faculty of education in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Award of Degree Of bachelor Of Education (Arts) Of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Poverty, Education