Effects of drug abuse on student’s performance a case study of Kapseret division Uasin Gishu district

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2009-05
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Kampala international University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The study dealt in investigating the effect of drug abuse on student's performance at Kapseret Division Uasin Gishu District-Kenya. Theoretical and empirical literature was reviewed with references to writers in drug abuse like Lary cynl Jenseh (2004) Generally these scholars and researchers have written extensively on drug abuse. They agree that several effects contribute to poor performance among students. The researcher used questionnaires and interviews to collect relevant information of the study. The study findings revealed that there is need to include drug abuse and guidance and counseling in school curriculum in order to improve student's performance. There is also a need as it shown in recommendation for government through ministry of education to intervene and put measures to curb those students who uses drugs thus improving general performance of learners.
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A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of Bachelors of Arts with Education Faculty of Education, Kampala International University
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Drug abuse, Student’s performance, Kapseret division Uasin Gishu district
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