A Study of Causes of Dropout in Primary Schools in Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga District

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dc.contributor.authorNderitu, C. N.
dc.date.accessioned2015-06-10T14:00:33Z
dc.date.available2015-06-10T14:00:33Z
dc.date.issued1987
dc.descriptionMaster of Education (Primary Teacher Education), 88pg. 1987en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study was to find out the factors that leads to dropout in primary schools in Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga District. It was my hoped that by carrying out a study of this phenomena, ~ill have provided the readers with insights which will stimulate more study and serious consideration of this problem. This will go far way in improving the education system. The research was carried through filling in questionnaire by school heads and parents of selected primary schools. Results were analyzed and expressed in percentage and descriptions. The factors which were mentioned more frequently as contributing to dropping out from school are, of pupils, level of attainment of a pupil, financial disability, pregnancy, early marriage, indiscipline in school, lack of teaching and learning materials, curriculum and undue repetition. The study offered suggestions geared towards reducing the dropout rate on schools. The study also recommends areas for further researchen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/12869
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.titleA Study of Causes of Dropout in Primary Schools in Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga Districten_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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