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Teacher indiscipline and the effectiveness of disciplinary measures employed by head teachers in public secondary schools in Githunguri, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Discipline is fundamental to productive performance of any school. Schools need both highly disciplined students and staff. However, many studies have tended to focus on the students‘ discipline at the expense of staff ... -
The adequacy of Kenya education management institute training of secondary school principals in attaining teacher motivation in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)Principals play an essential role in the implementation of curriculum in secondary schools, hence training is anticipated to facilitate teacher motivation. Even with the effort that has been put in place by the Ministry ... -
Use of instructional media in teaching of Kiswahili language in public primary teachers’ colleges in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Instructional media has gained prominence in the recent past, especially given that the process of teaching is currently gravitating towards constructivist learning where the teacher is no longer the sole source of knowledge. ... -
Diversification of higher education loans board funding in public university education and its impact on access in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)The main purpose of this study was to determine diversification of HELB funding of public university education and its impact on access in Kenya and seek for suitable solutions. It has been realized that the funds are not ... -
Determinants of students’ choice of French language subject: a case of public secondary schools in Nairobi City County, in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)The French language was introduced into the secondary school curriculum in Kenya with the aim of producing a specialised workforce with the requisite skills needed in the diplomatic and foreign affairs sectors. Initially ... -
Development and Management of Institutional Repositories in Selected University Libraries in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)University libraries should consider institutional repositories as ongoing projects in order to cater for the changing needs of modern scholarly communication. Many universities have not made all research outputs from their ... -
The role of playground facilities on preschool children’s participation in outdoor play activities in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Studies show that there has been a decline in children’s involvement in play. Some studies have therefore sought to establish factors that influence children’s participation in play but availability of playground facilities ... -
The extent of ICT integration in public secondary school management and the stakeholders’ perception on the usefulness of the technology in Nairobi county Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of ICT integration in school management and the perceptions of teachers on its usefulness. It focused also on the level of foundation skills and training of school managers ... -
Teacher- preparedness in integrating information and communication technology in instruction in lower primary schools in Nyamira County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The potential benefits of ICT integration in teaching and learning in schools have been extensively discussed in the academic literature worldwide. In recent years in Kenya, there has been rapid expansion in integration ... -
Teacher factors affecting the implementation of early childhood development and education curriculum in Mathira East Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Teachers play an important role in the implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE). Nevertheless, in Mathira Sub-County, a concern has been raised by various reports that the area still lacks an elaborate ... -
Socio-cultural factors affecting Kenya certificate of primary education performance in public primary schools, Turkana County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results in Kang’itit zone indicated plummeting trend of mean scores 224.14, 227.91, 239.39, 240.53, and 221.8for years 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively. This ... -
School- contextual factors influencing grade two pupils’ acquisition of reading skills in Laikipia County, Kenya Acquisition of reading skills in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Reading skill is one of the basic requirements which enable people to meaningfully engage themselves in their daily activities. Reading achievement determines the child’s success in school and eventual career development. ... -
School factors influencing the frequency of teaching of physical education in lower primary classes in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Physical education is concerned with the teaching of skills, acquisition of knowledge and development of attitudes through movement. The main purpose and objectives of this study was to find out school characteristics ... -
School based factors affecting implementation of Kiswahili curriculum in primary schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)In Kenya, the method used to determine whether the general objectives of a subject are being achieved is through learner's performance in national examinations. For the last five years Ndhiwa Sub County has recorded low ... -
Role of county government in implementing pre-primary school education in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)In Kenya, a great deal has been realized in the education sector through the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST), development partners, communities and parental investment in the ECDE. However, despite ...
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Teacher indiscipline and the effectiveness of disciplinary measures employed by head teachers in public secondary schools in Githunguri, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)Discipline is fundamental to productive performance of any school. Schools need both highly disciplined students and staff. However, many studies have tended to focus on the students‘ discipline at the expense of staff ... -
The adequacy of Kenya education management institute training of secondary school principals in attaining teacher motivation in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)Principals play an essential role in the implementation of curriculum in secondary schools, hence training is anticipated to facilitate teacher motivation. Even with the effort that has been put in place by the Ministry ... -
Use of instructional media in teaching of Kiswahili language in public primary teachers’ colleges in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)Instructional media has gained prominence in the recent past, especially given that the process of teaching is currently gravitating towards constructivist learning where the teacher is no longer the sole source of knowledge. ... -
Diversification of higher education loans board funding in public university education and its impact on access in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)The main purpose of this study was to determine diversification of HELB funding of public university education and its impact on access in Kenya and seek for suitable solutions. It has been realized that the funds are not ... -
Determinants of students’ choice of French language subject: a case of public secondary schools in Nairobi City County, in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)The French language was introduced into the secondary school curriculum in Kenya with the aim of producing a specialised workforce with the requisite skills needed in the diplomatic and foreign affairs sectors. Initially ... -
Development and Management of Institutional Repositories in Selected University Libraries in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)University libraries should consider institutional repositories as ongoing projects in order to cater for the changing needs of modern scholarly communication. Many universities have not made all research outputs from their ... -
The role of playground facilities on preschool children’s participation in outdoor play activities in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Studies show that there has been a decline in children’s involvement in play. Some studies have therefore sought to establish factors that influence children’s participation in play but availability of playground facilities ... -
The extent of ICT integration in public secondary school management and the stakeholders’ perception on the usefulness of the technology in Nairobi county Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of ICT integration in school management and the perceptions of teachers on its usefulness. It focused also on the level of foundation skills and training of school managers ... -
Teacher- preparedness in integrating information and communication technology in instruction in lower primary schools in Nyamira County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The potential benefits of ICT integration in teaching and learning in schools have been extensively discussed in the academic literature worldwide. In recent years in Kenya, there has been rapid expansion in integration ... -
Teacher factors affecting the implementation of early childhood development and education curriculum in Mathira East Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Teachers play an important role in the implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE). Nevertheless, in Mathira Sub-County, a concern has been raised by various reports that the area still lacks an elaborate ... -
School factors influencing the frequency of teaching of physical education in lower primary classes in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Physical education is concerned with the teaching of skills, acquisition of knowledge and development of attitudes through movement. The main purpose and objectives of this study was to find out school characteristics ... -
School based factors affecting implementation of Kiswahili curriculum in primary schools in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)In Kenya, the method used to determine whether the general objectives of a subject are being achieved is through learner's performance in national examinations. For the last five years Ndhiwa Sub County has recorded low ... -
Role of county government in implementing pre-primary school education in Machakos County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)In Kenya, a great deal has been realized in the education sector through the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoEST), development partners, communities and parental investment in the ECDE. However, despite ... -
Socio-cultural factors affecting Kenya certificate of primary education performance in public primary schools, Turkana County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results in Kang’itit zone indicated plummeting trend of mean scores 224.14, 227.91, 239.39, 240.53, and 221.8for years 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively. This ... -
School- contextual factors influencing grade two pupils’ acquisition of reading skills in Laikipia County, Kenya Acquisition of reading skills in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Reading skill is one of the basic requirements which enable people to meaningfully engage themselves in their daily activities. Reading achievement determines the child’s success in school and eventual career development. ... -
Relationship between instructional materials and science curriculum delivery in pre-primary schools in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2018)This study was carried out to examine the relationship between instructional materials and delivery of pre-primary science curriculum in Naivasha Sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya. Despite the fact that many scholars ... -
Relationship between class size, pupils’ engagement in reading and teachers preparation in lower primary public schools in Nyeri south sub-county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Reading serves as the major foundation for academic ability for all school based learning without which, the opportunities for academic and occupational success are limited However not all children acquire reading ability ... -
Job satisfaction among pre-primary school teachers: case of Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Job satisfaction is viewed as an imperative and an attractive attribute to the employee result for organizations because of the fact that fulfilled employees perform at higher levels than the individuals who are not ... -
Influence of parents’ socio – economic status on enrollment and retention among pre-primary school pupils in Kericho County, Kenya
(2018, 2018)Despite the undisputable role of education as a prerequisite for development, the importance of ECDE has not been fully appreciated in Kenya. A large proportion of pupils who enroll in Pre-primary school do not complete ... -
Influence of family breakdown on pre primary school children’s learning outcomes in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The rising number of family breakdown worldwide is a great concern which has prompted the researcher to conduct this study. When tragedy strikes; most parents are not able to attend to their children’s needs immediately ...
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