Orphans and performance in primary school Nguni Zone mwingi District In Kenya.
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2010-11
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education
Abstract
This study was to investigate the performance of orphan learners in all primary school in Nguni
District, Eastern Province, Kenya
The researcher used quantitative approach for the study. The method involves collecting of the
data using questionnaire. The researcher chose this method because it was easy to analyse in
table. The researcher collected information from groups of people. The group of people was
selected to represent the total population. The researcher used survey design. This is commonly
used by the educational researchers.
The researcher targeted the teacher handling orphan learners in regular school to represent the
targeted population. Four teachers in every school were interviewed. A total of twenty
respondents were used to give the data
The sampling procedure was simple random sampling. This is because every member of theĀ·
group have equal chance of being selected.
The questionnaire used to gather information comprised of close- ended questions and open and
close- ended questions. The questions were based on research objectives.
The researcher came up with findings from his study. It was noted that orphan learners have low
self esteem. The teachers and other learners do not show this orphan learners the care they need
owing to the reason that they don't understand them. The researcher observed that orphan
learners are faced with a lot of problems which call for community and governmental
intervention. The institutions in which orphan learners attend should establish and nurture
attitudinal change towards them. The researchers have highlighted recommendation geared
towards helping orphan learners.
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Submitted in Partial fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Award of Degree of Bachelor of Education at Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda
Keywords
Orphans and performance, primary school, Kenya