Factors Affecting Learning of Domestic Child Labour Students in Mathematics at Basic Level

Abstract

The major focus of this study was to investigatetheFactors Affecting of Domestic Child Labour Students in Mathematics at Basic Level.This study has addressed the question:What type of learning environment is provided to DCL students? What are the influencing factors that affect the learning of DCL students in mathematics?To answer these research questions I selected the qualitative design with case study approach. The study site is Nandi secondary school Naksal kathmandu. Classroom observation form interview guidelines were the main tools of this study. I analyzed the information by using different theories to produce the information and draw conclusion on the study. From the analysis of the data it was found that-The school was providing education equally to all students with moderate physical facilities and qualified and experienced teaching staff. -The school has facilities of library,canteen and pure drinking water services. -poor economical condition and large size of family forced the children to work as a DCL. -The home environment was not favourable for them to study. -They often lacked books and stationary, clothes and good food. -They took mathematics as a difficult subject in comparison to others. -No special teaching was done for DCL students. -Teaching materials were used in mathematics class. Similarly the major factors affecting the learning of DCL students were economic condition of the family, size of family, bad attitude of house owner, heavy work load different traditions and cultures and pre-knowledge.