Browsing MST-Department of Educational Foundations by Title
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Affirmative action and the quest for equity in university education: the case of Kenya (1974-1994)
(2012-04-23)This study investigated the trends in participation in university education from different regional and gender groups in Kenya over selected years in the period 1974-1994. The Study covered selected undergraduate degree ... -
African contribution to the growth of secular education in North Nyanza, 1920-1945
(2012-05-25)This thesis discusses the contribution of Africans towards the growth of secular education in the historical North Nyanza District of Kenya from 1920 to 1945. The main focus of the study is, however, on the inter-war ... -
An Analysis of Contribution of Satelite Campuses in Accessing Higher Education: A Case-of the University of Nairobi
(2012-06)In Africa higher education is characterized by extremely low participation rates with the exception of South Africa. Access and equity in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa are fundamentally determined by access to and ... -
An Analysis of the Pedagogical Approaches to Character Formation in Kenyan Schools: In Search of an Alternative
(Kenyatta University, 2016)Kenya has been witnessing a persistent increase in cases of individuals displaying negative social dispositions, indicating a nation on the moral decline. Evidently, majority of the citizens continue to act contrary to ... -
And Policy Studies at Kenyatta University, Assessment of the effectiveness of Drug Abuse Reduction Strategies Adopted by Secondary School Students in Kitui County
(Kenyatta University, 2023-04)The problem of drug abuse among secondary school students in Africa is increasingly worrying. The finding of this study and other related studies indicate that the problem affects negatively on the academic, social ... -
Appraisal of the Proclivity of Kenyan Secondary School Girls to Procure Abortion In Light Of Value of Human Life
(Kenyatta University, 2019-02)Cases of abortion among female students in secondary schools in Kenya are high. Although some of the abortions have been successful, other cases have had portentous implications. If this trend is not checked, Kenya could ... -
Aspects of John Dewey's Educational Philosophy in the Primary Cycle of the 8:4:4 System of Education in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1990)This study was conducted to investigate the question of whether there are aspects of John Dewey's educational philosophy in the primary cycle of the 8:4:4 System of Education in Kenya. The works of the famous American ... -
Assessment of the Effects of Ethnic Conflict on Access and Participation of Children in Primary Education in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)This study assessed the effects of ethnic conflict on access and participation of pupils in primary education. The initiative was to examine the relationship between ethnic conflict on access and participation of pupils ... -
Assessment of the level of implementation of safety standards guidelines in public secondary schools in Ngong division, Kajiado District, Kenya
(2014-08-26)There have been increased reported incidences of fires and other fatal accidents within the school environment. These incidences have left a number of lives lost and property worth million of shillings destroyed in Kenyan ... -
Barriers to Female Leadership and their Influence on Women Inclusivity in Management of Public Primary Schools in Makueni County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)There has been a notable gender gap in leadership and management positions globally, regionally, nationally and locally in Makueni County. This has persisted despite the many years of gender activism worldwide. Any unequal ... -
Causes and effects of girl dropout from primary schools in Masaba Division of Kuria District
(2012-01-10)The main problem of the study was the high dropout rate of girls in primary schools in Kuria District, which has shown a consistent rise over the years. Statistics points out that enrolment rate of girls in class one are ... -
The Causes and effects of indiscipline in Garissa schools: a case study of County High School
(2013-10-28)The central problem of this study was that despite discipline being a pre-requisite for the success or any school, indiscipline cases have been on the rise The school investigated was a three-streamed boys school called ... -
Causes and effects of students' unrest in Rachuonyo District
(2012-01-09)The purpose of this study was to investigate causes and effects of student' unrest in Rachuonyo District. The study was prompted by recent spates of student unrests in the district. Attempts to curb the unrests by education, ... -
Causes of primary school drop out in Othaya division Nyeri district
(2012-06-11)The study ascertains the magnitude, characteristics and casual factors of primary school dropout in Othaya Division, Nyeri District. It emphasizes dropouts' perspective. The sample comprised 80 primary school dropouts, ... -
Challenges faced by Academic Heads of Department in the management of public secondary schools in Ndia Division, Kirinyaga District, Central Province
(2013-02-07)An organization is an integrated system of independent structures and functions. It is constituted of groups and a group consists of persons who must work in harmony. Organizations can only achieve their goals and ... -
Challenges facing public secondary school principals in financial management: a case study of Kitui District
(2012-02-16)Principals play the most crucial role in ensuring schools' effectiveness and performance. Without the necessary skills and competencies, many heads are overwhelmed by this enormous task. In most of the developing countries, ... -
Challenges facing the induction and orientation of newly employed teachers in public secondary schools in Machakos County, Kenya
(2013-03-08)Secondary school administration has played a very good role in most secondary institutions throughout Kenya. Despite this, most secondary school head teachers face challenges and issues that affect the induction and ... -
Community involvement in educaiton: a study to investigate the relationship between Thogoto teachers' college and the surrounding community
(2012-05-14)This research project was undertaken to fulfill part of the requirements for the award of a Master of Education Degree in primary teacher education. It was conducted in Thogoto Teachers' College in Kiambu district, Central ... -
A comparative study of a proposed small area games programme on the health-related fitness levels of girls in two Kenyan secondary schools
(2012-06-05)Physical education is a compulsory subject in the 8:4:4 system of education. However, the secondary schools' physical education programme is not taught effectively due to problems like inadequate facilities and equipment. ... -
A comparison of academic attitudes and aspirations of students in mixed and single-sex schools and their relationship to performance in Kenya certificate of education (K.C.E.) examination in Kakamega district Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 1987)The purpose of this study was to investigate, the relationship between students' academic aspirations, academic attitudes, sex, school-type, age, parental education and occupation on the one hand and performance in ...
