The Impact of Students' Poor Performance in Psychics Subject in Kenyan Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Mogotio District-Kenya

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2010-04
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of science with education
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The major objective was to find out on the impact of students' poor performance in physics subject in Mogotio district. A total of 60 (sixty) participants, 30 teachers, 10 parents, 15 students and 10 political leaders were involved in the study. The study question was investigated in line with the research questions of the study. The first research question sought to find out the causes of poor performance of physics subject if students. The study discovered that; Poor feeding ,Poor teaching techniques, poor teacher-students relations, Poor learning environment, poor teaching facilities/ learning materials in their success and Poor teacher's qualification on subjects were the factors given by the respondents. the second research question sought to find out the effects of poor performance of physics subject of students. The study findings revealed that; poor nutrition and feeding habits in schools, limited provision of school facilities, Creation of poor relations between the school and some parents, less staff development and training opportunities, exposure of students, parents and staff to stressful situations, dropping out some subjects and declined interest in education were the answers given here by the respondents. The third research question south to find out the solutions of poor performance of physics subject of students. The answers given by respondents to this researcher question therefore as follows; Setting up of education insurance for the poor, encouraging community initiatives in financing schools, award scholarships, waiving duty on learning and teaching materials and employment of parents were the major factors noted by ,respondents. inclusions and recommendations were then made after presenting and interpreting the data.
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A Research Report Submitted to the Institute of Open and distance learning as a Requirement in Partial Fulfillment of the Award of a Bachelor Degree of Science with Education of Kampala International University
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Students' Poor Performance, Psychics Subject, Mogotio District-Kenya
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