Factors Affecting Performance of Physics Subject among Secondary Schools in Siakago Division, Mbeere District, Kenya.
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2008-04
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of science with education
Abstract
The main objectives of this study were to investigate into effectiveness of
teaching Physics and factors which influence educational aspirations of secondary
schools in Siakago Division. The objectives guiding the study were that,
students· social background, personal and social factors influence their
education and occupational aspirations. These factors were considered to be
important since they have not been investigated in Siakago Division .The
subjects for this study willl00 in number. 100 students from five schools will be
interviewed. The data for the study was collected from April to August 2007. The
questionnaires will be administered to the subjects from respective schools. The
result of the study indicates how several factors influence students· academic
performance in Physics. The factors are as follows: social background factors
such as (students· residence, marriage type of students, fathers family size,
fathers· education and occupation, parents· education and occupational
aspirations. Besides, a significant relationship was found between students·
perceived academic ability and their educational aspirations. Significant
relationship was found between the three variables Marriage type of the parents,
students· perceived academic ability and the student's occupational aspirations.
On the basis of the findings conclusions and recommendations will be made and
proper guidance and counseling services be offered to students in adjusting their
aspirations so that they don't get frustrated when their aspirations are not
achieved.
Studies be undertaken at inter distinct, provincial or national level on the factors
influencing educational and occupational aspirations of secondary schools
students.
Studies be conducted to examine other factors such as peer influence, parental
income, parents· interest in students schooling which may influence educational
and occupational aspirations of secondary school students
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A follow-up study should be conducted when the present Form 2 and Form will
compete Form 4. This should be done to find out whether their aspirations will
change or whether they will be more rational as they become older in age
A follow-up study should be made to establish the career which students who
participate in they study will join in relation to their secondary school aspiration.
More research should be done to investigate how aspirations are formed and
how students can be helped in the formation of their aspirations. Parents,
students and teachers should also be interviewed.
Schools in Siakago Division should strive to get relevant teaching and learning
resources for effective teaching. These resources include text books,
topographical maps, outline sketch maps, teachers' text books and lesson notes.
Stake holders and school administration in Siakago Division should provide
adequate equipment and learning facilities for effective teaching.
Physics should be taught practically and therefore appreciable methods should
be applied when teaching the subject. These methods include: instruction
method, questionnaire and answer, discussion, Practical lessons and tours.
Description
A Research Project Presented To The Institute Of Continuing And Distance Studies Kampala International University In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Degree Of Bachelor Of Education In Science.
Keywords
Physics Subject, Physics Subject