chool environment and dropout rate of students in secondary schools in Kiambu East District, Kenya
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Date
2011-08
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Kampala International University.College of Education
Abstract
The study set out to investigate the effect of school environment on dropout rate
of students in selected secondary schools of Kiambu East District, Kenya. The
specific objectives of the study were to investigate the level of class size and
levels of student drop out and finally the relationship between school
environment and academic dropout of students in Kiambu East District. The
study used a descriptive correlative survey research design. The methods of data
collection was questionnaires. The findings revealed that school environment
affects the dropout of students. Class size also has a significant effect on dropout
of students.. The study recommended that School facilities should be provided in
schools so that children understand what they are taught. More teachers should
be trained to cater for the growing number of students due to free secondary
education scheme. The school environment should be made conducive for the
students for example a clean environment should be emphasized and security
provided. Parents should be sensitized on the importance of participating in their
children’s education and school activities.
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Thesis presented to the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree master of Educational Management and Administration
Keywords
School, Environment, Dropout rate, Students