Open and Distance Learning Research Papers/Topics

Causes And Effects Of Girl Child School Dropout In The Community Of Budondo Sub-County, Jinja District.

ABSTRACTThe study on the causes and effects of girls’ school dropouts was carried out in Budondo subcounty Jinja district. The purpose of the study was to investigate the causes and effects of schooldropout in schools. The research was guided by the objectives of the study which included;finding out the causes of school dropouts in Budondo sub-county, finding out the effects ofstudents school dropouts in the community of Budondo sub-county. The sample size of 60 respondents was got fro...

Challanges Faced By Pupils Who Are Mentally Disturbed In Prima Y School; A Case Study Of Iyego Zone, Murang' A Districf, Central Province Kenya

THE ABSTRACTThis research presents a review on the challenges faced by pupils who are mentally disturbedin primary schools. It provides an interpretive critique of the studies reviewed and focuses onthese areas:-(i) The effects of teachers' attitudes towards teaching mentally disturbed learnershindering educational performance.(ii) The educational challenges faced by mentally disturbed learners.(iii) The relationship between availability of sufficient teaching materials and performanceof ment...

Challanges Facing The Education Of Hearing Impairments Learning In Masinga Division, Yatta District,Kenya

ABSTRACTThe research topic was on challenges facing the education of the hearing impaired/earners in schools in Masinga Division. In chapter one, the researcher came up withthe statement of the problem and the objectives of the study. In chapter two -literature review the researcher defined the term hearing impairment stated thecauses and the types of hearing impairment. In this chapter the researcher noted thecharacteristics, which enables one to identify a learner with hearing impairment; t...

Challenges Facing The Education Of Hearing Impairments Learners In Schools In Masinga Division, Yatta District, Kenya

ABSTRACTThe research topic was on challenges facing the education of the hearing impaired/earners in schools in Masinga Division. In chapter one, the researcher came up withthe statement of the problem and the objectives of the study. In chapter two -literature review the researcher defined the term hearing impairment stated thecauses and the types of hearing impairment. In this chapter the researcher noted thecharacteristics, which enables one to identify a learner with hearing impairment; t...

An Investigation Of The Causes Of Drop Outs Of Learners \Vith Special Needs In Education In Marigat Division, Baringo District, I(Enya

TABLE OF CONTENTPageDECLARATION ............................................................................................................... ISUPER VISOR'S APPROVAL ........................................................................................ 11DEDICATION ................................................................................................................. 111ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................

Effect Of Coporal Punishment On The Academic Performance Of Learners In The Selected Schools Of Kirinyaga District, Kenya

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to determine effects of corporal punishmenton pupils in the selected schools of Kirinyaga district Kenya. Specificobjectives of the study were to: Identify the Causes of corporal punishment Determinethe Psychological Effects of corporal punishment, Investigate the Socialconsequences of corporal punishment, determine the Physical effects ofcorporal punishment, determine how Corporal punishment leads to SchoolDrop Out and determine the effects of corporal p...

Factors Leading to The Poor Performance in Chemistry in Selected Secondary Schools of Chebiemit Division, Marakwet District Kenya

ABSTRACT The major purpose of the study was to determine Gender chemistry concepts' perception and its effects on academic perfoimance of students in selected Secondary schools of Chebiemit Division, Marakwet District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between girl's attitude and performance in chemistry, Investigate the relationship between teachers' attitudes and girls' performance in chemistry, Determine the relationship between the curriculum ...

Challenges Facing Teachers Teaching Learners with Mild Hearing Impairment in an Inclusive Setting. Kanyangi Zone Kitui Kenya.

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION ................................................................................................................. .iiDEDICATION ..................................................................................................................... iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................................................................... ivTABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................................................................

A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR CHOLERA TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS IN RUBAGA UGANDA

ABSTRACT In this research work, Mathematical Model for Cholera Transmission Dynamics in Rubaga Kampala District of Uganda, SBIR model was developed and analyzed. The model consists of five non liner ordinary differential equations. The effective reproductive number, (the number of secondary infections when a single infective individual is introduced into a population where a proportion is protected) was obtained. Further the disease free and endemic equilibrium where obtained and analyze...

Challenges Affecting The Academic Achievements Of Learners With Special Needs: A Case Study Of Galbet Zone, Garissa District, North Eastern Province, Kenya.

ABSTRACTThe study attempted to carry out a critical analysis on the challenges that affect the education achievements of learners with special needs while trying to get themselves acclimatized with the regular school programmes where they are mixed with their counterparts who do not have any disability at all. The study took Galbet zone, Garissa District as a case study. Previous studies indicate that a number of challenges do affect and make it hard for these learner...

The Impact Of Socio-Economic Factors On Academic Perfomance Of Pupils In Ainabkoi Zone Uasingishu Disrict, Kenya.

ABSTRACTRecent research statistics has shown that primary education level is faced by myriad of challenges. Kenyans cannot afford to complacent about it, thus there arise an immediate need to conduct an investigation on the issue of socio-economic influences on pupils academic performance. The study adopted a descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better w1derstanding of the socio-economic factors affecting academic performance of p...

Teacher Motivation And Academic Performance Of Students In Selected Secondary Schools Of Lunza Zone In Butere District Kenya.

ABSTRACT This was a study carried out in selected secondary schools in Lunza zone, in Butere district to investigate the relationship between teacher motivationS and academic performance of learners in those schools. The following objectives guided the study; to establish whether bureaucratic structures influence students~performance; to establish whether situational/organizational variables•’ influence students’ performance; and to establish whetherjob satisfaction of the teachers in s...

Causes Of Poor Performance In Kiswahili In Selected Schools Ruaraka Zone Nairobi North District Kenya

ABSTRACT This study was carried to investigate the problems facing learners with specific learning difficulties in Kiswahili in Ruaraka zone of Nairobi north district. The following objectives guided the study; to establish if the teachers and learners they teach had a negative attitude towards the subject; to find out if in schools, there were adequate teaching learning resources to help carryout instruction in Kiswahili; to assess the methods commonly used in the teaching of Kiswahili. Bot...

Educational Barriers And Academic Perfomance Of Physically Handicaped Learners In Bondo District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT Comparatively the number of physically handicapped learners enrolled in the regular schools is still low yet every effort is being made to increase the number. The researcher wanted to find out whether various educational barriers hinder their academic achievements or not. In order to do this study the researchers embarked on a descriptive survey kind of research. He tested two variables that is educational barrier (attitudes facilities teaching methods learning environment) against...

An Assessment of the Attitude, Knowledge and Practices on Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections Among Medical Students Studying at Kampala International University

ABSTRACTThe overall objective of this report is to study the predicaments of social and economic nature that schools located in Burunga sub-county Kiruhura district. This study was premised on objectives that included; Examination of the hindrances to excellent performance of learners. To investigate the likely causes of the perennial problems in Burunga sub-county Kiruhura district schools. To assess the effectiveness of the remedies so far put in place by relevant e...


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