Factors contributing to poor performance of rural girl learners in science subjects. A case of Mvurachena Secondary School in Mhondoro –Ngezi District.
- Author
- Taruberekera, M.
- Title
- Factors contributing to poor performance of rural girl learners in science subjects. A case of Mvurachena Secondary School in Mhondoro –Ngezi District.
- Abstract
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This research proposal was aimed at ascertaining the factors contributing to poor performance of rural girl learners in science subjects. A case of Mvurachena Secondary School, in Mhondoro Ngezi District, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe. The research focused on the learning of chemistry. It was done at a period after the introduction of the new curriculum. Science is one of the important subjects one should possess in order to be admitted in a number of technical courses offered in tertiary institutions. This research project sought broadly to achieve the following objectives; To establish the factors contributing to poor performance of learners in sciences. To determine whether the rural school is fully equipped to teach science subjects.
To establish if there is enough human capital to teach sciences. To explore and open means and ways that can be adopted by rural schools to promote the learning of science. The research was carried out on clinical quantitative basis. The researcher used self administered completed questionnaires and in-depth interviews guide for data collection. Exploratory research design was used and descriptive method was employed in compiling gathered data for analysis. In addition to conclusion and recommendations the teaching of chemistry in Zimbabwe needs further research to explore how the subject can be simplified to suit the learners’ needs. - Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- poor performance
- girl learners
- Supervisor
- Dr, Chagwiza
- Media
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