Browsing by Author "Otanga, Habil"

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    Moderating Influence of Teacher Efficacy on Individual and Organizational Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Primary School Teachers in Coast Province, Kenya
    (Global Institute of Research and Education, 2014-08) Otanga, Habil; Yaki, Rehema
    This study explored the extent to which demographic, policy, student and community-related factors influence teachers' job satisfaction and the extent to which teacher efficacy moderates the relationship. The study was conducted among a sample of 123 primary school teachers in Mombasa. A researcher-developed self-report questionnaire was administered. Descriptive statistics in the form of percentages, means and frequencies were used for analysis and presentation. In addition T-test and multiple regression analysis was used to predict relationships between variables. Demographic variables only influenced job satisfaction when interacting with teacher efficacy. Policy, student and community-related factors were strong predictors of teacher job satisfaction. It was recommended that deliberate measures be put in place to improve teacher efficacy, improvements in policies for teachers and positive community involvement in their children's education
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    Students' and Teachers' Attitude and Performance in Chemistry in Secondary Schools in Kwale County, Kenya
    (Global Institute of Research and Education, 2015-06) Ogembo, John O.; Otanga, Habil; Yaki, Rehema Nthenya
    The purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which students' and teachers' attitudes hinder good performance in chemistry among students in secondary school. The sample consisted of 482 form three students and nine chemistry teachers from nine secondary schools. Data were collected through a questionnaire and interview schedule. Results showed that chemistry teachers' negative perception of their learners’ abilities was strongly linked to persistent poor performance in chemistry. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should enhance supervision of curriculum implementation in schools, enhance teacher motivation and increase facilities