The effect of free primary education on the academic performance of learners in Turkana South Primary Schools
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Date
2009-11
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Kampala International University; College of Education Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of free primary education on the academic performance of pupils in. The specific objectives of the study were to determine if poor physical facilities affects the implementation of free primary education. Determine if lack of enough trained teachers affects the implementation of free primary education. Determine if high Pupil-Teacher ratio affects the implementation of free primary education. Determine if poverty level of parents affects the implementation of free primary education. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires which were administered to the staff members of the schools who were involved in the study. 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 free primary education had been affected as regard to the quality of education. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the making a policy that ensures that the quality of education is not compromised.
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A research report presented to the Faculty of Education in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of Bachelor of Arts with Education of Kampala International University
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Free primary education, Academic performance, Learners in Turkana South Primary Schools