Effects of poverty on the academic performance of learners in the selected secondary schools of Yala division Gem district Kenya
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Date
2010-08
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Kampala International University.College of Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on learners' academic
peiformance qf the selected schools in Yala Division Gem District Kenya. To spec~fic
objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned
and academic peiformance in Y ala division, and to investigate the role qf the community
in alleviating poverty and improving education in Yala Division. The methods used for
data collection were questionnaires to the staff members of the schools and learners
involved in the study. 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 .fzndings,
it was observed that poverty affected the academic peiformance qf learners negatively. In ยท
chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary qf the findings and
conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas
pertaining to the provision of school facilities for learners to learn well.
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Research report presented to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of bachelor degree in Education Arts of Kampala International University
Keywords
Poverty, Academic performance, Learners, Secondary schools