IMPACT OF TEACHER ABSENTEEISM ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF SIBANGA SUB-COUNTY MANAFWA DISTRICT

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A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A DEGREE OF BACHELORS OF EDUCATION OF UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY This study examined the impact of teacher absenteeism on the academic performance of learners in selected secondary schools of Sibanga Sub-County, Manafwa District.

The study was guided by the following objectives; i) to identify the causes of teacher absenteeism, ii) to examine the impact of teacher absenteeism on the academic performance of learners and iii) to establish the strategies on how absenteeism can be eliminated to improve on learners’ performance in Sibanga Sub-County, Manafwa District.

The sample size of 361 respondents was drawn from sampled secondary schools of Sibanga Sub-county, Manafwa District in accordance with Krejcie and Morgan (1970).

This involved 6 head teachers, 92 teachers, 165 learners, 98 parents.

The study employed a descriptive design where both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used.

The questionnaires was administered to teachers and head teachers, interviews guides was used to collect data from parents while focused group discussions was used on learners.

The findings of the study were presented in tables and analysed descriptively.

The study concluded teacher absenteeism greatly affects learners’ performance in all aspects.

The study recommended that teachers needed to be rewarded to help in reinforcing their performance.

The government should also strengthen the inspection teams of the central and local governments by employing more inspectors of schools and increasing the required resources needed for them to function effectively..

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