Academic performance of Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome of infected learners in primary schools in Matungu division, Kenya
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2009-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The study recounted the academic performance of orphaned children affected by Human immune deficiency virus/ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/ AIDS) in regular primary schools in Matungu division.
The writer used quantitative approach, design used was case study. The population was all schools in Matungu division. The sampled schools are 5 primary schools and convenient sampling was used to pick the schools, systematic sampling was used to get her respondents.
The instruments used in data collection were questionnaires sent out to teachers of the sampled primary schools. They were later collected when completed.
The research findings revealed that the orphaned children affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/ AIDS) enrolled for regular primary schools but were unable to complete their full primary education due to many problems that they encountered. Some involved in domestic chor.es and others drop out from school to take care of their sick parents that are infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired
[mmuno deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) subsequently exposing them to brutal and inhumane life as they struggle to work a living. As they care for their sick parents there is increased risk of contracting the deadly virus. Most of the girls orphaned children dropped out of school when they have missed school a number of times. They end up being made to repeat classes so as to improve their performance.
The community as a whole neglects the rights of affected children. A few cultural practices like circumcision and early marriages are roles played by the community. Such practices negatively affect the orphaned children education. Teachers also used methods, which hardly accommodated all learners' needs hence, leading to poor performance and dropouts by orphaned children affected by Human immunodeficiency virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The writer finally recommended that there should be frequent guidance and counseling sessions in regular primary schools.
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A Research Report Submitted to (IDOL) in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of Degree of' Bachelor of Education (SNE) of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Academic performance, Human immune deficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Infected learners, Primary schools in Matungu division, Kenya