Table of Contents
DECLARATION
APPROVAL
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
ACRONYMS
LISTOFTABLES
LIST OF FIGURES x
ABSTRACT xi
CHAPTER ONE 1
INTRODUCTION 1
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background 1
1.1.1 Theoretical framework 2
1.2 Statement of the problem 3
1.3 Purpose of the Study 3
1.3.1. Specific objectives 3
1.4 Research questions 3
1.5 Scope of the Study 3
1.6 Significance of the study 4
CHAPTER TWO 5
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 5
2.1 Prevalence of children living under low and difficult economic social status in Kiruhura
district 6
2.2 Kinds and effects of difficult socio-economic status facing learners in Kiruhura district. 7
2.2.1 Traumatized children 7
2.2.2 Abused and neglected children 7
2.2.3 Child labor! working children 8
2.2.4 Orphaned children 8
2.2.5 Children affected and/or infected by HIV/AIDS 9
2.2.6 Children from deprived or Rich families 9
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2.3 Factors leading to low! difficult living status conditions 9
2.3.1 Economic Factors
2.3.2 Cultural factors 11
2.3.3 Natural Calamity 11
2.3.4 Political instability (insecurity) 12
CHAPTER THREE 13
RESEARCH METHOLOGY 13
3.0 Introduction 13
3.1 Research approach 13
3.2 Research design 13
3.3 Target population 13
3.4 Sample 13
3.4.1 Sampling procedure 13
3.5 Research Instruments/Tools 14
3.6 Reliability and validity of instruments 14
3.7 Data collection techniques/procedure 14
3.8 Data Analysis 14
3.9Sourcesdata 14
3.9.1 Primary Data 14
3.9.2 Secondary data 14
3.10 Ethical considerations 15
3.11 Limitations 15
CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 16
4.0 Introduction 16
4.1 Profile of the respondents 16
4.2 The findings on the prevalence of students living under difficult circumstances 19
4.3 The findings on the nature of difficult circumstances and their effects on the education
of learners 21
4.4 The findings on the factors leading to difficult conditions 21
4.5 The findings on how to determine and evaluate management measures for students
living under difficult circumstances. Conditioning yourself to your workspace; 23
CHAPTER FIVE DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS 25
5.0 Introduction 25
5.1 Discussion 25
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5.2 Summary .26
5.3 Conclusion 26
5.4 Recommendations 27
5.5 Suggestions for further studies 27
REFERENCES 29
APPENDICES 30
APPENDIX II A: 31
APPENDIX II B~ 34
APPENDIX III 36
APPENDIX IV 37
ABSTRACT The overall objective of this report is to study the predicaments of social and economic nature that schools located in Kashongi Kiruhura district. This study was premised on objectives that include; Examination of the hindrances to excellent performance of learners. To investigate the likely causes of the perennial problems in Kashongi schools. To assess the effectiveness of the remedies so far put in place by relevant education organs to mitigate the problem using a sample of 70 randomly selected respondents comprising of all the stake holders i.e. parents, teachers, students, districts education depart and central government officials (RDCS office). The study came up with the following finding inadequate supply of scholastic materials in most kashongi, public schools has road blocked excellent performance low motivation as teachers though promptly paid government salaries; they are not enough to sustain them and their families. Late coming of both students and teachers due to the long distance they cover on foot to school from their place of abode (Homes). Dilapidated infrastructure in most schools has failed the learning and teaching process due to lack of conducive learning atmosphere, as many schools are located in the busy sub county. Wide spread poverty in many families that complicate students feeding. Negative attitude towards education especially in respect of the girl child as most parents prefer to heard animals instead of educating girls as opposed to the boys. It’s an appealing recommendation of the study that if Kashongi, public schools are to regain their lost academic glory of excellence a concert effort among all stake holders is urgently called for. There also ought to be immediate change of attitude in relation to educative acquiring irrespective of gender and government needs to step not only the motivation of teachers, but also improve the inspection department on top of building house for teachers on school compound.