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
Abstract
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
Keywords
Students' Poor Performance, Psychics Subject, Mogotio District-Kenya