The Factors Affecting the Implementation of Free Primary Education in Makuyu Division, Muranga South District-Kenya
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Date
2009-08
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in special needs education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of free primary
education on the academic performance of pupils in Makuyu division,
Marang'a south district of Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were
to determine if poor physical facilities affects the implementation of free
primary education; determine if lack of enough trained teachers affects the
implementation of free primary education; determine if high teacher- pupil
ratio affects the implementation of free primary education and determine if
poverty level of parents affects the implementation of free primary
education. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires
which were administered to the staff members of the schools who were
involved in the study. Findings were presented and interpreted in the
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 free primary
education had been affected as regard to the quality of education. In
chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the
findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested
recommendations on areas pertaining to making a policy that ensures that
the quality of education is not compromised.
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A Research Report Presented to the University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs at Kampala International University
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Free Primary Education, Muranga South District-Kenya