Pathways through which drought has impacted the educational attainment of learners in selected primary schools of Mwingi Zone, Central Division, Mwingi District, Kenya
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2011-05
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the Pathways through which Drought has
impacted the educational attainment of pupils, in Mwingi Zone, Central Division, Mwingi
District. The following objectives guided the study.
To investigate the relationship between drought and attainment of pupils in Mwingi Zone,
Central Division and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating drought and
improving primary school pupil's attainment in Mwingi zone. The methods for data
collection was questionnaires to the members of staff and students of the schools,
involved in the study. Tlie 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 drought affected attainment of students negatively. In chapter jive
development of solutions was attempted. The finding suggested diversification of income
generating activities requires some amount of input in terms of finances which otherwise
may not be readily available in most drought stricken schools. Approaching financial
institution to advance loans to finance feasible income generating activities may be
explored. School leaders should embrace school base management and develop the
knowledge base associated with efficiency and effectiveness in school management for
the purpose of achieving the educational goals for the learners. Owing impact of drought
in provision of education, school governing structures should strategize on school aspect
which needs more emphasis compared to others to meet the expectations and interests of
the most important constituents- students.
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A research report submitted to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for award of Bachelor of education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Drought, Educational attainment, Learner, Kenya