Community Violence and Academic Performance
The impact of violence in three volatile communities on students’ attendance in a selected high school in Kingston, Jamaica
The University of the West Indies, Mona.
Table of Contents
Chapter One – Introduction and background to the study….……………………….1-2 Statement of the Problem ……………….………………………......3 The purpose of the research….……………………………………...3 Significance of the Study……………………………………………4 Research questions………………………………………………….5 Definitions of terms/variables…………….………………………...5
Chapter two – Review of related Literature……………………………………..….6-13
Chapter three - Research design……………………………………………………..14 Methodology Samples……………………………………………………………..14 Instrument …………………………………………………………..15-16 Data collection Procedures …………………………………………16 Method of data analysis……………………………………………..16 Limitations of the study……………………………………………..17 Timetable ……………………………………………………………18 References Appendix * Sample questionnaires
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction and Background to the Study
Stakeholders in education are continuously searching for a solution that will change our public education system and establish a system of education for our youth, by providing them with a quality of education on par with any first world country. I believe that the success of any school in carrying out its core function of educating and socializing students is dependent on the ability of the students to attend school regularly.
In order to benefit from the academic and social programs offered by schools, students need to be present on a continuous basis. Student non-attendance is a problem that extends beyond the school. It affects the student, their families, and the community at large as a result
The University of the West Indies, Mona.
Table of Contents
Chapter One – Introduction and background to the study….……………………….1-2 Statement of the Problem ……………….………………………......3 The purpose of the research….……………………………………...3 Significance of the Study……………………………………………4 Research questions………………………………………………….5 Definitions of terms/variables…………….………………………...5
Chapter two – Review of related Literature……………………………………..….6-13
Chapter three - Research design……………………………………………………..14 Methodology Samples……………………………………………………………..14 Instrument …………………………………………………………..15-16 Data collection Procedures …………………………………………16 Method of data analysis……………………………………………..16 Limitations of the study……………………………………………..17 Timetable ……………………………………………………………18 References Appendix * Sample questionnaires
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction and Background to the Study
Stakeholders in education are continuously searching for a solution that will change our public education system and establish a system of education for our youth, by providing them with a quality of education on par with any first world country. I believe that the success of any school in carrying out its core function of educating and socializing students is dependent on the ability of the students to attend school regularly.
In order to benefit from the academic and social programs offered by schools, students need to be present on a continuous basis. Student non-attendance is a problem that extends beyond the school. It affects the student, their families, and the community at large as a result
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