An investigation into the impact of school feeding program on the academic performance of learners in the selected schools of Kesses Division Wareng District
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Date
2009-04
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Kampala International University; College of Education Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of school feeding programs on the academic performance of learners in Kesses Division in Wareng District. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the school attendance of schools where there is school feeding programs, to establish the level of development q[ children in schools where feeding programs are found and to find out the effects of feeding programs on the education of pupils in Kesses Division in Wareng District. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires to the teachers who were involved in this study. In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in 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 feeding programs enhanced the performance of pupil’s m Kesses Division in Wareng District. 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 Develop targeting criteria and mechanisms that concentrate program resources on high risk children and communities, among other recommendations.
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A research report presented to the Institute of Open and Distance Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Education (ECPE) of Kampala International University
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Investigation, School feeding program, Academic performance of learners, Schools, Wareng District