Effects of orphanhood on secondary school students' academic performance: case study of Butula Division, Butula District- Kenya
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2010-05
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Kampala International University; College of Education Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of orphanhood on students' academic performance. The objectives of the study were to examine the challenges faced by orphans; find out strategies that would help orphans in schools, and to examine the effect of orphanhood on the academic performance of learners. The researcher used a case study design. A representative sample was made from the target population though simple random sampling method. A representative sample of 30% was drawn from the target population to satisfy the requirement of data collection. The data was collected using-administer questionnaires and oral interviews. The data was analyzed, using qualitative and quantitative techniques. That involved generating descriptive statistics such as percentages. Qualitative data was also analyzed through segregation of field notes according to study themes from conclusions drawn. The researcher concluded the research by writing a comprehensive report on the effects of orphanhood on academic performance of secondary school students and gave recommendations as to how the problems can be alleviated. The researcher recommended the government to make early childhood education free so that all young children get that opportunity to go to early childhood Development Centres. The parents should be taught the importance of taking their children to early childhood education centers; and these centers should be provided with enough learning and teaching materials
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A research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the Award of Bachelor of Education of Kampala International University
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Orphanhood, Secondary school students, Academic performance, Butula District, Kenya