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Privatising the public: marketisation as a strategy in public university transformation
(Taylor & Francis, 2008-03)In this study, the transformation of a Kenyan public university through marketisation and privatisation was investigated qualitatively. By focusing on senior university administrators, deans, department heads, union ... -
Globalisation of university programmes and community linkages: a case of two Kenyan Universities
(Centre for Promotin g Ideas, USA, 2011-03)The history of university education and training goes back to such varied roots and staid of development that it is impossible to present it in its entirety, with all its aspects, unless one is prepared to sacrifice its ... -
Vocationalization of education in Kenya: the ClassroomPractice and the Learners‟ Responsibilities for Change inthe 21 st Century
(International Journal of Learning & Development, 2011-11-28)The essence of education is to prepare an individual for lifelong experiences after schooling. Education as offered in schools today is expected to give the teacher a chance to impart knowledge and skills in the learner, ... -
The Role Of Research In Teaching And Learning Processes In Kenyan Universities
(2012-09-25)Research in teaching and learning processes should be understood to mean digging deep into knowledge or existing issues so as to have enough knowledge and clear understanding of the subject area. In essence, research helps ... -
Role of Geography and Pedagogical Approaches used in the Training of Pre-service Teachers in Kenyan Universities: A Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya
(Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, 2012-10)In which countries are elephants found! The discipline of Geography is as big as an elephant and as thick as the equatorial forest. The question of how Geography should be taught has been an agonizing pedagogical issue ... -
Attitudes of students toward studying history and government in some selected secondary schools in Mosocho Division, Kisii County. Kenya
(2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate students’ attitudes towards studying History and Government in selected secondary schools of Mosocho division, Kisii County The study was conducted in both purposively and simple ... -
Towards Comprehensive Professional Development of Teachers: The Case of Kenya
(Academy of Process Educators, 2013)The quality of the teacher is vital in any country as the teacher not only embodies the sociocultural ethos of the country, but, in practices within the classroom, ensures its continuation and potential improvement. It is ... -
Stakeholder Patronage as Influencers Of Micro-Enterprise Growth At Kamukunji In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Several studies show that significant relationship exists between stakeholder patronage and micro-enterprise growth. Although the roles of factors such as family, friends, debtors, employees, and partners have been widely ... -
Pedagogical Practices that Hamper Effective Teaching and Learning of Biology in Secondary Schools in Migori District, Kenya
(NARPUB, 2014)Biology is a very potent tool for social and economic changes in the contemporary world. However, students constantly display low achievement in the subject at KCSE level countrywide and majorly in Migori district. Teaching ... -
Gender Differences in Parental Involvement in Children’s Learning in Public Secondary Schools: A Case of Kieni-West District, Nyeri County - Kenya
(Innovative Space of Scientific Research Journals, 2014)The attitudes and aspirations of parents and of children themselves predict later educational achievement. International evidence suggests that parents with high aspirations are also more involved in their children’s ... -
The impact of History teaching/learning resources on student performance in KCSE History examinations: A case of Tigania and Igembe districts Meru County, Kenya
(2014)This study set to establish the impact which influenced academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) History examination in Tigania and Igembe Districts, Meru County Kenya. This study aimed at ... -
An analysis of History Teaching Methodology in High schools: A case of Tigania and Igembe districts, Meru County, Kenya
(The International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE), 2014)This is a part of a larger study that was set out to establish pedagogical and other factors which influenced academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) History examination in Tigania and Igembe ... -
Towards the Utilization of Instructional Media for Effective Teaching and Learning of English in Kenya
(International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2014)Although English language is a compulsory subject in the Kenyan school curriculum, its teaching faces enhancement challenges. English language has been allotted more time for effective teaching and learning, this is however, ... -
Instructional Practices And Challenges In Secondary English Language Teaching: Implications For Development Of Benchmarks In Kenya
(Research Journal, 2014-11)There have been concerns about the declining standards of English in Kenyan secondary schools. A study was conducted to generate baseline data that would guide development of English language benchmarks. Its aim was to ... -
Information Technology Support Staff’s Competency Level in E-Learning Implementation: A Comparative Study of Kenyatta University, Kenya and University of Cape Coast, Ghana
(Asia Pacific Institute of Advanced Research, 2015)E-learning is an area that has been embraced by many universities and other institutions of higher learning in many developing countries. An attempt to install and use e-Learning equipment and facilities has been met by ... -
Improving Student Teaching for Quality Teacher Preparation: A Kenyan University Case
(AJOTE, 2015)This study on teaching practice experience was conducted at a Kenyan University by researchers from both the USA and Kenya through a partnership project to build capacity through quality teacher preparation. The portion ... -
Learning conditions and students’ characteristics that enhance Effective Teaching and Learning of Biology in Secondary Schools in Migori District, Kenya
(Merit Research Journals, 2015)Biology is a very potent tool for social and economic changes in the contemporary world. However, students constantly display low achievement in the subject at KCSE level countrywide and majorly in Migori district. Learning ... -
Education for social transformation: the role of History and Government in Secondary School Curriculum in Kenya
(GLOBEEDU Group, 2015-01)The development of any nation is peaked upon the type of education offered and its relevance to the needs and aspirations of the people it serves. It should not only bring up individual development, but also the desired ... -
Enhancement of Science Performance through Computer -Assisted Instruction among Selected Secondary School Learners in Kenya
(Kentucky Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning, 2015-06)The performance of learners in Science in Kenyan secondary schools has been consistently low over the years. Many factors contribute to this poor performance and among them is the inappropriate teaching approaches that ... -
Status of Teachers' Technology Uptake and Use of GeoGebra in Teaching Secondary School Mathematics in Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2016)The uptake of technology and specifically, GeoGebra software, in teaching mathematics has had mixed success in spite of its documented benefits. This study investigated teachers’ perspective towards training and eventual ...
