Effects of Parental Socio-Economic Factors on Pupils' Enrolment in Primary Schools in Tambach Division of Keiyo North Sub- County, Kenya
| Main Authors: | Kengere DAvid Abuga, Ronoh Thomas K., NjongeTeresa |
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| Format: | Article |
| Terbitan: |
, 2018
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/1462339 |
Daftar Isi:
- The increasing importance of education as a driver of growth, information and communication revolution has been noticeable during the 21st century of educational mobility and global schooling. It is important that children should enroll and remain in school for the entire cycle. The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of parental socio-economic factors on pupils’ enrolment in primary schools in Tambach Division of Keiyo North Sub County of Kenya. The study was carried out in public primary schools in Tambach division of Keiyo Sub County. The study employed Social Darwinism theory. The study utilized descriptive survey research design. The study targeted a total population of 7998 pupils from which a sample of 351 was selected using simple random sampling technique. Purposive sampling technique was used to sample 10 head teachers, 9 school management committee members and 27 class teachers and one Education Officer who provided useful information. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques of data analysis were used. Questionnaires and interview schedule were used to collect data. Data collection tools were validated through specific changes made by the supervisors in order to ensure they conform to the study objectives. Reliability of the tools was determined by using Test-Re-test Spearman’s Formula Prophecy. The questionnaires had a reliability of 0.861 which was at the acceptable threshold index of 0.70.The descriptive statistics technique and statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze data and results presented as frequencies, means and percentages. The study established that parental level of education; income and occupation play a key role in the enrolment of pupils and maintaining them in primary schools up to standard eight in Tambach division of Keiyo Sub County. The study recommended the need for the ministry of education and other stakeholders to formulate sound policies that are aimed at enhancing the enrolment of pupils in primary schools.