Publication: An investgation on the factors influencing the Choice of geography subject in secondary Schools in Uringu division Meru county.
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2015-04
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence the choice of
geography subject in secondary school in Uringu division meru County. Research
questions were formulated to guide the study and data collected from the student
respondents. Finding revealed that the students were provided with necessary
information
by
the
teachers
concerning
KCSE
subject
choices.
The information was given by the teachers. It was also found out that gender did
influence boys and girls choice of subjects. Majority of the students agreed that there
were subjects for girls and for boys. Students’ respondents in their response showed
that they believed that art based subjects were for girls while science based subjects
were for boys. Further findings revealed that guardian’s level of education and
occupation did not fully influence students’ choice of geography though some
guardians influenced their children on what subjects to take since they were educated
hence more aware of the needs of the job market which mostly determines what subjects
are required. Students aspired career and level of education influenced their choices of
geography. Teachers also in choices. This is in the subjects they taught. In the light of
the research findings it was recommended that students should be provided with
adequate information on the importance of the subjects that they study in schools