ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of orphanhood on students'
academic performance. The objectives of the study were to examine the challenges faced
by orphans; find out strategies that would help orphans in schools, and to examine the
effect of orphanhood on the academic performance of learners.
The tesearcher used a case study design. A representative sample was made from the
target population though simple random sampling method. A representative sample of
30% was drawn from the target population to satisfy the requirement of data collection.
The data was collected using-administer questionnaires and oral interviews.
The data was analyzed, usmg qualitative and quantitative techniques. That involved
generating descriptive statistics such as percentages. Qualitative data was also analyzed
through segregation of field notes according to study themes from conclusions drawn.
The researcher concluded the research by writing a comprehensive report on the effects
of orphanhood on academic performance of secondary school students and gave
recommendations as to how the problems can be alleviated.
The I=esearcher recommended the government to make early childhood education free so
that all young children get that opportunity to go to Early childhood Development
Centres. The parents should be taught the importance of taking their children to early
childhood education centers; and these centers should be provided with enough learning
and teaching materials
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