Absenteeism and Academic Performance in Lower Primary Classes in Seeta/Ward Parish Mukono District

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF TABLES

ACRONYMS

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Background 1

1.1. Statement of the Problem 1

1.2 Objectives of the Study 1

1.2.1 General Objective of the Study 1

1.2.2 Specific Objectives of the Study 2

1.3 Research Questions 2

1.4 Scope of the Study 2

1.5 Significance of the Study 2

CHAPTER TWO 4

LITERATURE REVIEW 4

2.0 Introduction 4

2.1 Causes of absenteeism among the children of lower classes 4

2.1.lNegative attitude on the learners’ part 4

2.1.2 Teaching Methods 5

2.1.3 Teaching /Learning Resources 6

2.1.4 Quality of Manpower 6

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2.1.5 Death of parents and guardians

2.3 Role of teachers on the Academic Performance 8

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction 10

3.1 Research Design 10

3.2 Area and Population of the Study 10

3.3 Sample Selection 10

3.4 Sample Size 10

3.5 Data Collection Instruments 11

3.5.1 Questionnaires 11

3.5.2 Structured Interview 11

3.5.3 Focus Group Discussions 11

3.6 Data Collection Methods 11

3.6.1 Primary data collection method 11

3.6.2 Secondary data sources 11

3.7 Procedures 12

3.8 Data Analysis 12

3.9 Ethical Considerations 12

3.10 Limitations 12

3.11 Delimitations 13

CHAPTER FOUR 14

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF DATA

4.0 Introduction 14

4.1 Socio-demographic background of the Respondents 14

4.1.1 Sex 14

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4.1.2Age14

4.1.3 Marital status 15

4.1.4 Education level 15

4.1.5 Occupation 16

4.2 Attitudes towards Primary Schools 16

4.2.1 Attitude of Parents towards the Primary Schools 16

4.2.2 Attitude of Teachers towards Primary Schools 17

4.2.2.1 Negative Attitude 17

4.2.2.2 Negative attitudes on Learners 18

4.3 Methods used for the retention of primary school learners in schools 18

4.4 Roles of Teachers in children’s performance 19

4.5 Roles of Parents in Children’s performance 19

4.6 Absenteeism and Academic performance 20

4.6.1 Causes of Absenteeism 20

4.6.2 Solutions 21

4.6.3 Performance of Absentees 22

4.6.4 Performance of those who are always present 23

4.6.5 Relationship between Absenteeism and Academic Performance 23

CHAPTER FIVE 24

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS 24

5.0 Introduction 24

5.1 Summary 24

5.2 Conclusions 25

53 Recommendations 25

REFERENCES 27

APPENDICES 28

APPENDIX A: WORKPLAN 28

APPENDIX B: BUDGET 29

APPENDIX C: QUESTIONNAIRES TO THE PARENTS, TEACHERS, HEAD- TEACHER

AND LEARNERS 30