Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies: Home

Abstract:
Kipkelion Sub-county academic performance has been dismal for the last five years (2007 - 2012). Study investigated the influence of home environment on students� academic performance on the influence of number of siblings and learning resources at home on students� academic performance in public day secondary schools, based on Ecology System Theory by Bronfenbrenner. The sample was 210 form four students selected using stratified and simple random sampling based on the causal-comparative research design, since manifestations of independent variables on dependent variable had already occurred. A questionnaire was used to solicit information on students� home environment. Whereas, document analysis was used to collect information about the students� academic performance based on Mock Examination. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as: t-test and ANOVA, Study revealed that, home learning resources significantly influenced students� academic performance. However number of siblings had no effect on students� academic performance. Therefore, this research determine the influence of number of siblings and learning resources in which learning resources at home had significant influence, this will sensitise the parents, teachers and stakeholders on how address these factors so as to improve students� academic performance. Study recommends active participation of parents on students� academic affairs by providing adequate learning materials for example: text books, furniture, lighting, and ample study space at home.

Keywords: Influence, home environment, learning resources, number of siblings, academic performance

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