Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-2 | Issue-04 | 212-219
Original Research Article
Relationship between School Feeding Program and Pupil`S Attendance in Primary Schools in Moshi Rural District
Ngida T. Sailepi, Evans Ogoti Okendo
Published : Aug. 30, 2018
Abstract
This study dealt with the relationship between school feeding program and
pupil`s attendance in primary schools in Moshi rural District, which guided by
reinforcement theory proposed by Skinner. The study used correlational research
design. 5 primary schools were used for the study with 5 teachers from each school, and
15 pupils from each sampled school. Probability sampling was utilized to select
respondents‟ questionnaire were the main tools for data collection. The data analysis
used percentage and frequency to describe and summarize the research variables. The
study concluded that the provision of school feeding program does not provide balance
diet to pupils since the food provided do not contained five types of food, school
feeding program influenced pupils enrollment and attendance at large number which
accelerated performance in primary schools, school feeding program influenced pupils
performance at high level, the implementation of school feeding program facing
challenges such as lack government support, poor parent contribution and the issue of
free education. The recommendations which can be made were community and parents
should be given education on the importance of school feeding program in primary
schools, the community should be involved on contribution of school feeding program,
the government should elaborate the issue of free education.