Influence of direct costs of education on access and retention of learners in public secondary schools in Laikipia East Sub- County, Kenya
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Date
2015-12
Authors
Nyaga, Wanja M.
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
In spite of the promise of Education for All (EFA) by 2015, the disadvantaged poor
households still find it a challenge to finance their own education. While some
learners do not access secondary school at all, there are some who join form one but
drop out along the way due to cost related factors of schooling. The study aims at
assessing the influence of direct costs of education on access and retention of
students in public secondary schools in Laikipia East Sub- County, Kenya. The
study was based on the following objectives: to determine the various direct costs of
education and their influence on access and retention of learners in public secondary
schools; to establish the rate of access and retention of students in public secondary
schools; and to determine strategies enhancing access and retention of students in
public secondary schools in Laikipia East Sub- County. Descriptive survey research
design was adopted and the target population for study was 40 principals and 100
students in 40 public secondary schools in Laikipia East Sub-County. To get the
actual sample size for the study, the researcher use stratified and proportionate
random sampling where each zone was represented. The Sub County was stratified
into four administrative zones. Schools within each zone were then stratified into the
various categories i.e. boys boarding, girls boarding, and mixed day. The researcher
then used purposive sampling techniques to get the actual respondents. Quantitative
data was analyzed with the help of the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS)
while qualitative data was organized into thematic areas for easier interpretation.
Inferences were made from particular data under each theme and conclusion drawn
from the findings. The study recommends for student sponsorship through the
available schemes, such as the CDF bursary to be increased to support more learners
and their educational needs and programs such as the cash transfer programes
offered for the poor can also be expanded to cater for those pursuing secondary level
of education. The schools and communities should adopt information and
communication techniques to foster participation of all stakeholders.
Description
A research project submitted to the department of educational management, policy and curriculum studies in.partial fulfillment of the requirement of the Degree of Masters
in Education of Kenyatta University. December, 2015. LC 146.7 .K4N9