A Comparative Study of Schooling Among Rural and Urban Children
Abstract
This study examines the schooling experiences of children based on their rural or urban residency, including educational resources, learning environments, and academic achievement. Method: A descriptive survey research design was used with a sample of 100 school-based children selected from the population through simple random sampling (50 rural students and 50 Urban). The study employed a standardized questionnaire and students´ academic records on data collection. The variables examined in this study focused on classroom infrastructure, availability of learning resources and assistance from teachers; technological facilities and support from parents. Mean, Standard Deviation and independent samples t-test were used for data analysis to find significant differences between the two groups. Results show that urban students have effectively greater access to educational resources, technological support and adequate learning environments, while rural students encounter infrastructural barriers hindering effective education. The research emphasizes the need for rural–urban specific educational policies to mitigate the existing rural–urban gap and ensure equitable access to quality education, which is imperative for sustainable expansion of education system.Abstract not available
Keywords
School education, Rural education, Urban Education