Influence of home related child labour factors on children enrolment in pre-schools in Cheberus Zone Nandi County, Kenya
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Date
2016-05
Authors
Chirchir, Charles Kiprob
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
The main purpose of the study was to find out the influence of home related child
labour factors on children's enrolment in pre-schools Chebarus zone, andi
County. The objectives of the study were to find out whether pre-school children
aged 5-8 are involved in child labour, find out the forms of labour children are
engaged in at home, to establish whether parent's income influences pre-school
enrolment, establish whether parent's education level influences pre-school
enrolment and to explore possible ways of reducing child labour. The study was
guided by the Liberal theory of equal opportunities to all children. The study used
a survey design. The target population was Early Childhood Development (ECD)
children aged 5-8 years, pre-school teachers, ECD County Director, parents
surrounding/working in estates and Head teachers. The researcher used interview
for parents and pre-school teachers, questionnaires were administered to ECD
County Director and Head teachers. In addition, observation schedule was used to
establish different types of work pre-school children aged 5-8 years are involved.
A pilot study was carried out in two camps within Chebarus zone in Nandi East
sub-county. The Estates had been selected since they provided population similar
to the intended population for the study to be carried out to help establish the
validity and reliability of instruments. This helped establish the relevance and
identified weaknesses in them. The sample size of the study was 342 respondents
consisting of 300 pre-school children, ten (10) head teachers, thirty (30) preschool
teachers, and The data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative
techniques. The data gathered was also analyzed using descriptive statistics then
presented using pie charts, bar graphs and frequency distribution tables. The
findings of the study reveals that children aged 5-8 are engaged in in diffe ent
forms of labour. It also showed that parent's income influence pre-school
enrolment while education level did not. Further, the findings established a
number of ways that can stop home related child labour.
Description
A project submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of Master of Education (Early Childhood Education) Kenyatta University. May, 2016