The Causes of Poor Academic Performance of Biology Subject in Kenyan Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Kenyenya Division, Kenyenya Pronvice-Kenya
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2009-12
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of science with education
Abstract
The study was carried out in Kenyenya Division, Kenyenya Province of
Kenya. The aim was to ascertain why the performance in Biology subject
in Kenyenya division secondary schools was very poor. This was done by
collecting data from different respondents using different methodologies.
Data was collected from 8 head teachers, 8 biology teachers and 24
students from the selected schools in Kenyenya division.
Data was analyzed both qualitatively and qualitatively and presented
according to the research objectives.
Finding revealed that too many in class, promotion of incompetent
students, practicing biology at school, and teachers lacking interest in
teaching biology subject were the major causes for the poor performance
in biology subject in Kenyanya division secondary schools.
The recommendation suggested included;
The teachers should be encouraged to upgrade so that they improve on
their academic standards and gain more experience.
Head teachers should enforce practical teaching of biology in schools.
Parents should be advised to provide their children with lunch and
school material at school.
Weak students academically should be advised to repeat classes.
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A Research Report Submitted To The Institute Of Open And Distance Learning As A Requirement In A Partial Fulfillment Of The Award Of A Degree Of Science With Education Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Poor Academic Performance, Biology Subject, Kenyenya Pronvice-Kenya