The Effect of National Poverty on Academic Performance of Students

The Effect of National Poverty on Academic Performance of Junior Secondary School Students: A Case Study of the Western

Autor*innen

• Alhajie Bakar Kamara

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• 244 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Pädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften

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The book explores the impact of poverty on children's academic performance in Sierra Leone, highlighting the lack of essential learning materials like textbooks and stationery in primary schools. It discusses the Ministry of Education's efforts to enhance support for schools, particularly in providing core textbooks. Additionally, alarming statistics reveal that a significant percentage of teachers are underqualified, further contributing to declining educational standards in both rural and urban areas. The findings underscore the critical link between poverty and student achievement.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback