Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP)
Volume-2 | Issue-06 | 513-517
Original Research Article
Influence of Games on Academics Across Gender: A Case of Rongo Sub County Secondary Schools, Kenya
Otieno Omolo H., M.Ed, Dr. Deya D. Okinyi.
Published : Nov. 30, 2018
Abstract
This study sought to establish the influence of participation in games on
academic achievement across gender in secondary schools in Rongo Sub-County. The
study adopted descriptive survey and correlation designs. The study population
included 50 head teachers, 50 games teachers and 2000 Form Four students. The
sample size was as follows: 350 form four students participating in games, 175 boys
and target population. 175 girls which was 33% of the Face validity of the instruments
was determined by three experts in the department from Rongo University. Test-retest
method was used to establish the reliability of the instruments which was found to be
0.89 An independent t-test was performed to compare the academic achievement of
girls and boys participating in games. The study found out that there was no significant
difference in academic achievement among girls and boys participating in games (t
348) =0.752, p=0.453) moreover, the differences in academic achievement is however
independent of the sex of the students. Girls who participate in games are likely to
achieve just as much as boys who participate in games. The study concluded that
Secondary schools need not discriminate on gender while participating in any games
programs. The study recommended that all students should be encouraged to participate
in games irrespective of their gender. The researcher paid keen attention to research
ethical issues and got the informed consent of the respondents and guarded against
plagiarism and ensured confidentiality.