Effects of absenteeism on the performance of English language in primary schools in Butebo district.

Abstract

The study is meant to investigate the effect of absenteeism on pupils’ academic performance in Butebo Sub County, Butebo District. The researcher sought opinions, responses and attitude from School Management Committees, Parent Teachers Association, Head teachers, teachers and Learners concerning influence of English language on learners’ academic performance of English language spoken, reading and writing of library materials in terms of quality on learners’ academic performance. The Descriptive Research Design will be used through face to face discussions, interview guides and questionnaires after which data will be collected from respondents. Data collection was analyzed by frequency counts which were computed into percentages and tabulations. English language has an influence on learners academic performance as it enables learners to develop problem solving skills and scientific attitudes towards search for knowledge by (Brian A Jacob and Kelly 2017) who submitted that lower level of education program related to lower achievement in reading at later mentioned that English language enable the learners to develop problem solving skills and scientific attitudes and this controversy will be useful to find out how far English language improves on the academic performance in primary schools. Learners in some of the sampled schools were unable to read and speak English language and this influences learners’ academic negatively. English language and up to date books, teachers enhances good academic performance of pupils in schools and this develops their positive attitudes hence improving greatly on their academic performance.