Universal Primary Education and School Enrolment in Buyenzi Commune (District), Burundi

Abstract 

This thesis is a result of an academic research entitled “Universal Primary Education and School Enrolment in Buyenzi Commune (District), Burundi”. The study was guided by the four research questions: (i) What is the demographic characteristic of respondents as to: gender, age, Educational level, Qualifications Other Than Academic Discipline and Number of years teaching experience? (ii) What is the level of Universal Primary Education? (iii) What is the level of School Enrolment? (iv) Is there any significant relationship between Universal Primary Education and School Enrolment? A sample of 112 of teachers of primary school in Buyenzi commune was selected from a target population of 122 employees. Participants were selected through purposive sampling process. A questionnaire addressed to teachers was constructed to gain more information to the subject. SPSS was used to analyze all data. The data were processed using frequency distribution, mean, inte~retation, and Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between the Universal Primary Education and School Enrolment in Buyenzi Commune, Burundi. Therefore, the null hypothesis has been rejected. The researcher concluded that there was a fair level of Universal Primary Education in Buyenzi Commune. Also level of School Enrolment is relatively fair. It recommends that there should be changes in Universal Primary Education and also birth control so that the pupils can receive a good qualfty education.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background 1

The Statement of the Problem 1

The Purpose of the Study 3

The Objectives of the Study 3

Research Questions 4

Null Hypothesis 4

Scope 4

Significance of the Study 5

Definition of Key Terms 5

Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 6

Concepts, Opinions, Ideas from Authors/ Experts 6

Theoretical Perspective 11

Related studies 18

Three RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 21

Research design 21

Research Population 21

Sample size 21

Sampling procedure 22

Research instruments 22

Validity and reliability 22

Data Gathering Procedures 23

Data analysis 23

Ethical Considerations 25

Limitations of the Study 25

Four PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION & DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS 27

Demographic identification of respo11dents 27

Level of Universal Primary Education 28

Level of School Enrolment 30

Relationship between Universal Primary Education and School Enrolment 31

Hve FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 33

Summary of Findings 33

Conclusion 34

Recommendations 35

Areas for Further Research 36

References 37

Appendix 1 A: Transmittal Letter 39

Appendix TB: Transmittal Letter for the Respondents 40

Appendix II: Clearance from Ethics Committee 41

Appendix III: Informed Consent 43

Appendix TV: Questionnaire 44

Appendix V: Proposed Budget 47

Appendix VI: Time Frame 48

Appendix VII: Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 49