A study of some factors contributing to poor KCSE examination results in Lamu district as perceived by students, teachers, and parents
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Date
2005
Authors
Keino, Josephine
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
This study aimed at establishing some factors contributing to poor KCSE results in
Lamu District as perceived by students, teachers and parents. --
Lamu District in coast Province consists of seven divisions. The district was selected
due to its long record of poor KCSE results.
The sample for the study consisted of three hundred and six people, among them two
hundred students from three sampled schools; fifty parents, forty seven teachers and
six ministry of education officers from divisional and district levels.
Data was collected by use of students' and parents' questionnaires, focused group
discussions with teachers, interview schedule for head teachers and ministry of
education officers and observation of records.
Data was coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences
(SPSS). Descriptive and qualitative statistics was used to describe and summarize
the data. Pearson product moment correlation was used to enable comparison and
analysis of relationships between variables.
The findings showed different causes and emphasis by different groups as per the
core cau~ of poor performance. ~ \VCf issues that all the groups pointed out
unanimously.
The students, teachers and parents observed that student indiscipline is a problem in
many schools. Other issues noted included rampant use of vernacular language, lack
of foresight on the importance of education and; passive participation in the learning
process by students.
Time management by students and teachers, inadequate resources and learning
materials, student absenteeism, and lack of motivation among teachers and students
were strongly cited as causes of poor performance in KCSE examination, The local
community was seen as carrying little weight on education matters, while some
cultural practices such as attending "madrassa "exhausts students because of the
rigorous nature of the classes.
In brief the researcher concludes that the manner in which the students use time, the
group and activities he or she engage in and the seriousness with which he take
education playa great role in determining examination results. However, left on his
own, the student cannot achieve much. He relies on the indispensable guidance,
commitment and active participation of their subject teachers and good
administration. The material support, encouragement and active participation of
parents in all school matters is crucial in contributing toward the creation of
conducive learningenvironment.
The researcher recommendsthat students need to be sensitized by their teachers and
parents on the importance of education and the need to prepare continuously for
national examinations. This should lead them to take personal responsibility in
academic matters. Parents and teachers should step up efforts and commitment in all
student academicendeavors. This study aimed at establishing some factors contributing to poor KCSE results in
Lamu District as perceived by students, teachers and parents. --
Lamu District in coast Province consists of seven divisions. The district was selected
due to its long record of poor KCSE results.
The sample for the study consisted of three hundred and six people, among them two
hundred students from three sampled schools; fifty parents, forty seven teachers and
six ministry of education officers from divisional and district levels.
Data was collected by use of students' and parents' questionnaires, focused group
discussions with teachers, interview schedule for head teachers and ministry of
education officers and observation of records.
Data was coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences
(SPSS). Descriptive and qualitative statistics was used to describe and summarize
the data. Pearson product moment correlation was used to enable comparison and
analysis of relationships between variables.
The findings showed different causes and emphasis by different groups as per the
core cause of poor performance. VCf issues that all the groups pointed out
unanimously.
The students, teachers and parents observed that student indiscipline is a problem in
many schools. Other issues noted included rampant use of vernacular language, lack
of foresight on the importance of education and; passive participation in the learning
process by students.
Time management by students and teachers, inadequate resources and learning
materials, student absenteeism, and lack of motivation among teachers and students
were strongly cited as causes of poor performance in KCSE examination, The local
community was seen as carrying little weight on education matters, while some
cultural practices such as attending "madrassa "exhausts students because of the
rigorous nature of the classes.
In brief the researcher concludes that the manner in which the students use time, the
group and activities he or she engage in and the seriousness with which he take
education playa great role in determining examination results. However, left on his
own, the student cannot achieve much. He relies on the indispensable guidance,
commitment and active participation of their subject teachers and good
administration. The material support, encouragement and active participation of
parents in all school matters is crucial in contributing toward the creation of
conducive learningenvironment.
The researcher recommendsthat students need to be sensitized by their teachers and
parents on the importance of education and the need to prepare continuously for
national examinations. This should lead them to take personal responsibility in
academic matters. Parents and teachers should step up efforts and commitment in all
student academicendeavors.
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