The effects of family background on literacy skill development among early learners in Dokolo sub county, Dokolo district
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2011-10
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The title of this study is the effects of family background on literacy development of early learners in Dokolo district." The study was carried out in Agwata sub county Dokolo district to investigate the effects of family backgrounds on the literacy development of the early learners. A sample of 10 schools both nursery and primary were surveyed. A total of 200 respondents were used in the study comprising parents, teachers and the early learners.
Data were collected through teacher questionnaires, parent interviews guide and early learners' achievement test. Mainly descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.
The results of the survey reveal that children who come from high socio-economic families and more so doubling to come from urban areas have high ability to literacy development.
The numerous family backgrounds,, home based facilities and strategies for uniformity in diversity were accordingly enumerated by the respondents. It is observed that impoverished homes are short of facilities that are a prerequisite in literacy development.
It is recommended that: MOES to support the training of the early learners, caregivers and the quality of teachers be looked into, also; schools should be furnished with among other things literacy related materials to boost the literacy development of the early learners; training and refresher courses to be conducted was also recommended to be considered. More researchers are recommended to analyze which socio-economic factors increase the literacy achievement of the early learners
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A Dissertation Submitted To The Institute Of Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment Of The Award Of Bachelors Degree Of Education Of Kampala International University
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Family background, Literacy skill development, Early learners, Dokolo sub county, Dokolo district