Factors influencing low academic performance of students in rural secondary schools in Uganda (a case study of Nyero Subcounty-Kumi District)
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2018-09
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Kampala International University, College Of Education, Open,Distantance And E-Learning
Abstract
The general objective was to establish the factors influencing low academic
performance of students in rural secondary schools, The objectives were; To find out
the factors that determine the academic performance of students in rural secondary
schools and to discover how the above identified factors affect performance
This study involved the use of an exploratory research design to explore the causes of
low academic performance of students in rural secondary schools.
One-hundred (100) respondents were interviewed. The study population comprised of
teachers, students, parents and local leaders. There were 20 parents, 15 teachers,60
students and 05 selected local leaders.
The study considered various interventions and the cost effectiveness of the
interventions. In improving performance it must be stressed that there are no general
rules, what is most important to invest in is the quality of management. Therefore the
main conclusion of this study is that it is important to invest in the quality of
management. When the quality of management improves, the effectiveness of other
interventions will increase as well. Investing in the quality of management means
training an effective support structure at the district level and an effective inspection
apparatus.
The researcher recommends that Children with severe physical, sensory or speaking
behavioral deficits must not be educated in regular mainstream schools (inclusive
schools). Advocacy by parents, teachers and community organizations is needed to
promote institutional changes to foster these students’ academic success,
Support structures like outreach programmers, family- school collaborations need to be
established to educate and acquaint parents with their children’s school system and
importance of educating children.
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A research report submitted to College of Education and Open Elearning at Kampala International University for fulfilment of award in bachelor of Arts in Education.
Keywords
Academic performance, Students, Rural secondary schools, Uganda, Nyero Subcounty, Kumi District