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Relationship between students’ mathematics achievement and career aspirations in secondary schools of Kandara Sub-county, Kenya
(2017-04)The study examined the relationship between students‟ Mathematics achievement and their career aspiration. This research was conducted in Kenya among sampled secondary schools in Kandara Sub-county. Career aspirations of ... -
Evaluation of teaching and learning, access to information and personal and social needs on learner support in open, distance and e-learning programme in selected public universities in Kenya
(2017-05)The study investigated the nature of learner support services in open, distance and e-learning programme in three public universities in Kenya. Specifically, the study set out to ascertain the types of learner support ... -
Influence of classroom practice of home science on employability in Kakamega County: Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Tackling unemployment through vocationalisation of education is a strategy that has worked in countries such as United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Mozambique among others. It is in the light of ... -
Socio-Cultural Influences on Interpretation of Instructional Materials for Japanese as a Foreign Language: A Case of Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Foreign language instruction is most effective when it takes place through meaningful, motivating, and interactive activities of cognitive and socio-cultural nature. Foreign languages instructional materials are generally ... -
Pedagogic Strategies Influencing Pupils’ Learning of Algebraic Concepts in Upper Primary School Classes in Laikipia West Sub-County, Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)This study was aimed at establishing the pedagogic strategies influencing pupils’ learning of algebraic concepts in upper primary school classes in Laikipia West sub-County, Kenya. The three objectives of the study were ... -
Language switching in standard 4 in Kiswahili medium and Kikuyu medium classrooms-an exploratory study
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Assessment of factors influencing perfomance in primary school science in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)The prime purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence the performance in primary school science. The objectives of the study were to investigate the pupil related factors influencing academic performance ... -
An investigation of the disciplinary styles and problems of nairobi parents with children in standard eight
(Kenyatta University, 1998)The field of disciplining children has a lot of interest for study because of it influence on the child's character in adulthood. Unfortunately, few studies have been undertaken in Kenya in this area. Hence prompting of ... -
A survey of the practices followed in teaching reading in Kiswahili in lower primary classes of Maseno Division, Kisumu District
(Kenyatta University, 1987)The intention of this study was to investigate the practices that teachers follow in teaching reading in Kiswahili in the lower primary classes of Maseno Division of Kisumu District. It has been claimed that the ... -
A study of the problem is encountered by teachers and pupils in the teaching and learning of home science practical lessons in the 8:4:4 system of education in Starehe Division, Nairobi
(1991)Home Science education in primary school aims \ at equipping pupils with basic knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for every day life and to be utilized for self-reliance, salaried employment or further education. To ... -
Philosophical analysis of the relation between reason and emotion with special reference to music education and creativity
(Kenyatta University, 1990-03)In Music Education, the concept of Reason and that of Emotion are implicitly regarded as synonymous to the notion of 'ideas' and that of 'feelings' respectively. This is evident in the music syllabi for primary, secondary ... -
Challenges of flipping the classroom in technical drawing: case of Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-12)The Flipped Classroom Approach (FCA) originated from the United States of America (USA) in 2007. It functions by utilizing the time that is traditionally meant for homework to deliver lesson content via information and ... -
Influence of using scientific calculators on secondary school students' development of computational skills in Mathematics in Murang'a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of scientific' calculators on mathematical computational skills development among learners in secondary schools in Kandara Sub County, Muranga County, Kenya: The ... -
The role of geography as a subject in preparing learners for career paths: a study of secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Subject choice marks the beginning of a learner’s career path because most learners choose the subject based on their passion and interest. This study sought to identify career aspirations of secondary school students who ...
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Relationship between students’ mathematics achievement and career aspirations in secondary schools of Kandara Sub-county, Kenya
(2017-04)The study examined the relationship between students‟ Mathematics achievement and their career aspiration. This research was conducted in Kenya among sampled secondary schools in Kandara Sub-county. Career aspirations of ... -
Evaluation of teaching and learning, access to information and personal and social needs on learner support in open, distance and e-learning programme in selected public universities in Kenya
(2017-05)The study investigated the nature of learner support services in open, distance and e-learning programme in three public universities in Kenya. Specifically, the study set out to ascertain the types of learner support ... -
Influence of classroom practice of home science on employability in Kakamega County: Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Tackling unemployment through vocationalisation of education is a strategy that has worked in countries such as United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Mozambique among others. It is in the light of ... -
Socio-Cultural Influences on Interpretation of Instructional Materials for Japanese as a Foreign Language: A Case of Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Foreign language instruction is most effective when it takes place through meaningful, motivating, and interactive activities of cognitive and socio-cultural nature. Foreign languages instructional materials are generally ... -
Pedagogic Strategies Influencing Pupils’ Learning of Algebraic Concepts in Upper Primary School Classes in Laikipia West Sub-County, Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)This study was aimed at establishing the pedagogic strategies influencing pupils’ learning of algebraic concepts in upper primary school classes in Laikipia West sub-County, Kenya. The three objectives of the study were ... -
Language switching in standard 4 in Kiswahili medium and Kikuyu medium classrooms-an exploratory study
(Kenyatta University, 1985) -
Assessment of factors influencing perfomance in primary school science in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)The prime purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence the performance in primary school science. The objectives of the study were to investigate the pupil related factors influencing academic performance ... -
A survey of the practices followed in teaching reading in Kiswahili in lower primary classes of Maseno Division, Kisumu District
(Kenyatta University, 1987)The intention of this study was to investigate the practices that teachers follow in teaching reading in Kiswahili in the lower primary classes of Maseno Division of Kisumu District. It has been claimed that the ... -
An investigation of the disciplinary styles and problems of nairobi parents with children in standard eight
(Kenyatta University, 1998)The field of disciplining children has a lot of interest for study because of it influence on the child's character in adulthood. Unfortunately, few studies have been undertaken in Kenya in this area. Hence prompting of ... -
A study of the problem is encountered by teachers and pupils in the teaching and learning of home science practical lessons in the 8:4:4 system of education in Starehe Division, Nairobi
(1991)Home Science education in primary school aims \ at equipping pupils with basic knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for every day life and to be utilized for self-reliance, salaried employment or further education. To ... -
Philosophical analysis of the relation between reason and emotion with special reference to music education and creativity
(Kenyatta University, 1990-03)In Music Education, the concept of Reason and that of Emotion are implicitly regarded as synonymous to the notion of 'ideas' and that of 'feelings' respectively. This is evident in the music syllabi for primary, secondary ... -
Challenges of flipping the classroom in technical drawing: case of Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-12)The Flipped Classroom Approach (FCA) originated from the United States of America (USA) in 2007. It functions by utilizing the time that is traditionally meant for homework to deliver lesson content via information and ... -
Influence of using scientific calculators on secondary school students' development of computational skills in Mathematics in Murang'a County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of scientific' calculators on mathematical computational skills development among learners in secondary schools in Kandara Sub County, Muranga County, Kenya: The ... -
The role of geography as a subject in preparing learners for career paths: a study of secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Subject choice marks the beginning of a learner’s career path because most learners choose the subject based on their passion and interest. This study sought to identify career aspirations of secondary school students who ... -
Influence of free primary education on teaching and learning of the English language in public primary schools, Eldoret Municipality, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)The implementation of FPE in the year 2003 introduced many challenges to teaching and learning in public primary schools in Kenya. This study sought to find out the effects of the inception of FPE in Kenya in 2003 on the ... -
Pedagogical challenges facing the teaching of business studies and impact on students’ achievement in secondary schools in Nyandarua County- Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)The teaching of Business Studies, overtime has been recording below average performance in the national examinations all over the world, Kenya inclusive. Studies carried out in some other part of the world clearly document ... -
English Language Competence and Mathematics Performance among Secondary School Students in Bungoma East Sub-County, Bungoma County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Mathematics is the foundation of scientific and technological development of the nation. It is used as a basic requirement for entry into the prestigious courses such as Medicine and Engineering. Despite the importance ... -
Extent of Integration of Computer Technology Into Teaching and Learning of Biology in Secondary Schools of Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)The purpose of this study was to find out the extent of integration of computer technology into the teaching and learning of Biology in secondary schools of Rachuonyo South Sub-County. The study was conducted along the ... -
Socio-economic and institutional determinants of access and participation to alternative primary schools in Mathare Constituency Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Despite introduction of Free Primary Education in Kenya to aid access to primary education, studies reveal that majority of children from poor backgrounds are out of school. Consequently, Alternative primary schools have ...