Effect of learning environment on academic performance of learners in primary schools of Daddamu Sub county

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2018
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Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
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This work is centered on “The effect of learning environment on academic performance of learners in primary schools in Dadamu Sub-County.” The study was based on three objectives which were as follows; a) To establish the effect of learning environment on academic performance of learners in Dadamu Sub-county, Arua District. b) To find out the challenges of learning environment on academic performance of learners in Dadamu Sub-county, Arua District. c) To identify the solutions to the challenges of learning environment in Dadamu Sub county. The study design used was cross sectional survey and descriptive survey in order to reflect both quantitative and qualitative design. The simple random sampling, stratified sampling and purpose random sampling techniques were used. The study population involved was teachers, School Management Committees (SMC), Parent, local Council, and pupils. The instruments of data collection used were questionnaire, interview and observation. The data was analysed by using tables, graphs and percentages objective by objective. The data was coded, tabulated and edited and analyzed to give inferential interpretation to population. The study concluded that the quite environment keeps the mind of the learners in school and attracts others to join the school and the learning environment results to turn over attendance in school which later can cause lack of interest in studies and how commitment of learners in school. It was recommended that the methodology of teaching and learning should be challenged in order to accommodate the bad teaching environment to improve performance and the turn over attendance can be solved by passing bylaws in order to control the community and the environment good for teaching and learning.
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The research report submitted for the partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Education Kampala International University.
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Learning Environment, Education, Performance, Learners
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