Teachers’ absenteeism on pupils’ academic performance in primary schools in Kwapa sub-county Tororo district, Uganda.

Abstract

This research report entitled Teachers’ Absenteeism on pupils’ academic performance a case study of Kwapa Sub-County Tororo District was based on two research objectives as follows; (i) To establish the extent to which social, Economic and Administrative factors cause teachers’ Absenteeism in Kwapa Sub-County primary schools. (ii) To assess the effects of teachers’ absenteeism on pupils’ performance. Research Methodology. To achieve the study objectives, a descriptive research design was used where quantative and qualitative data based on cross sectional survey design was obtained concerning different aspects of teachers’ absenteeism and academic performance of pupils. Findings: This revealed that the majority of the respondents were males, married and 41 years and above. Majority were civil servants who has obtained formal Education. Then findings in the study reflected that teachers’ absenteeism can lead to poor performance because it leads to poor concentration, less revision and less time for class work. Conclusion Given the findings of the study, the researcher concluded that teachers absenteeism leads to poor performance and affects the achievement of pupils that attend schools regularly as represented by 90(90%). Recommendation There is need for the school administrator to have regular parents meeting and visitation day in schools to involve parents in variety of school activities including helping teachers, pupils to observe school rules and regulations, providing guidance and counseling sessions to pupils, teachers and administrators to lead and teach by example and improve on performance.