Poverty and School Drop Out in Aber Sub-County Oyam District, Uganda
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Date
2018-08
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the causers of poveily and school drop out of students
selected in schools in Aber Sub-county, Oyarn District, Uganda. The specific objectives of the
study were to find out the cause of school dropout, to find out the impact of poverty on school
dropout and establish solutions to the school dropout problem in Aber Sub-county, Oyarn District,
Uganda. The methods used for data collection was interviews for the parents and questionnaires
for teachers and students involved in the study 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. Basing on the findings. It
was observed that poverty affected and caused school drop outs negatively. In chapter Aber Sub
county, Oyam five development of solutions to the problems, effects and causes of drop out. The
findings suggested some recommendations on areas of providing free education for all students,
bursaries and also dealing with parents who force their children in early marriage.
Description
A Dissertation submitted to the College of Education, Open,
Distance and e-Learning in Partial Fulfillment of
the Requirements for the Award of Bachelor
of Arts with Education of Kampala
International University
Keywords
Poverty and school drop out., Oyam District, Uganda