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Language Use and Literacy Environment as Predictors of Reading Fluency and Text Comprehension among Class Four Pupils in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Poor reading ability is of great educational concern because it has been linked to truancy, low completion rates, and educational wastage. Research among public schools in Kenya has shown failure among pupils to attain ... -
Bursary Scheme and its Influence on Secondary School Participation by Learners from Poor Households in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study investigated bursary scheme and its influence on participation in educational activities by learners from poor households in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Despite the government’s systematic release of bursary funds ... -
Determinants of Public Primary Schools Preparedness for the Implementation of Competence-Based Curriculum in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The competency- based curriculum (CBC) is a set of courses or syllabi, which promote learning areas in which the learner is gifted and skilled. CBC (2-6-6-3) is a curriculum that allows was adopted in Kenya in January 2017. ... -
Ability Streaming, Ranking and Extrinsic Rewarding as Predictors of Academic Inferiority Feelings among Secondary School Students in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-12)There is substantial literature on inferiority complex but scanty research has been done on academic inferiority in relation toability grouping, ranking and the use of rewards on secondary school students.The main aim ... -
Usability of Digital Libraries during Information Retrieval by Persons With Visual Impairment in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Usability studies play a key role in advancing best practices in the design of usable digital libraries. Users with visual impairment have been excluded in design of digital libraries due to unintentional biasness towards ... -
A Philosophical Examination of Epistemological and Moral Bases of African Indigenous Education with Particular Reference to the Luo of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1993)This study is an effort to examine the philosophical foundations of African Indigenous Education with particular reference to the Luo of Kenya. This is an area assumed by many scholars while others acknowledge its ... -
Cost of Schooling and Completion of Secondary Education in Public Day Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Despite various government interventions aimed at increasing completion of secondary education, the ideal situation is yet to be realized. Completion rate in Kakamega County is lower than the national enrolment rates and ... -
Tutors’ Curriculum Orientations as Predictors of Instructional Approaches in Primary Teachers’ Training Colleges in Selected Counties In Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tutors’ curriculum orientation is important in determining the choice of instructional approaches used in teaching and learning process.The government has put in place several strategies to enhance the use of appropriate ... -
Modelling Predictors of Variations in Public Day Secondary Schools Students’ Learning Outcomes, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In an effort to facilitate realization of sustainable development goal 4 and therefore enhance equity and access to basic education in Kenya, the government has adopted various strategies. They include full support of ... -
Relationship between Teacher Preparedness and Implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globalization and demand for twenty first century skills have led countries to adapt Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Kenya embarked on curriculum reforms from content based to CBC in 2018. Studies have reported minimal ... -
Implementation of Inclusive Education Policy and Academic Participation of Students with Disabilities in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, an estimated 140 million learners are out of school including those with impairments of a physical, mental and sensory nature. Of that number, it is further estimated that 70% of the learners with disabilities ... -
Strategic Plan Implementation and its Effect on Internal Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu and Uasin Gishu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In an education system whose environment is dynamic, turbulent and unique, strategic plan implementation is instrumental in ensuring internal efficiency. Despite Kenyan Government heavy investment and several initiatives ... -
Knowledge Acquisition and Use by Tenants to Create Businesses through Incubation Centers in Kenya. A Case of Strathmore and Kenyatta University
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Commercialization of university generated knowledge through the creation of innovative products and services cannot be overemphasized. Business incubation programme in universities provides tenants with an enabling environment ... -
Teacher-Led Professional Development and its Influence on English Language Teachers’ Classroom Practices in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Effective teaching at any level requires the educator to continuously increase their knowledge of how students think and learn, of the subject matter to be taught, instructional practices and assessment procedures. This ... -
An Assessment of Predictors of Behaviour Change among Learners with Emotional and Behaviour Disorders in Selected Juvenile Schools in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The best way to guide learners with Emotional and Behaviour Disorders (EBD) to achieve their best in life remains a challenge to stakeholders at a global, regional and Kenyan view. This investigation assessed predictors ...
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Language Use and Literacy Environment as Predictors of Reading Fluency and Text Comprehension among Class Four Pupils in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Poor reading ability is of great educational concern because it has been linked to truancy, low completion rates, and educational wastage. Research among public schools in Kenya has shown failure among pupils to attain ... -
Bursary Scheme and its Influence on Secondary School Participation by Learners from Poor Households in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study investigated bursary scheme and its influence on participation in educational activities by learners from poor households in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Despite the government’s systematic release of bursary funds ... -
Determinants of Public Primary Schools Preparedness for the Implementation of Competence-Based Curriculum in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The competency- based curriculum (CBC) is a set of courses or syllabi, which promote learning areas in which the learner is gifted and skilled. CBC (2-6-6-3) is a curriculum that allows was adopted in Kenya in January 2017. ... -
Ability Streaming, Ranking and Extrinsic Rewarding as Predictors of Academic Inferiority Feelings among Secondary School Students in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-12)There is substantial literature on inferiority complex but scanty research has been done on academic inferiority in relation toability grouping, ranking and the use of rewards on secondary school students.The main aim ... -
Usability of Digital Libraries during Information Retrieval by Persons With Visual Impairment in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Usability studies play a key role in advancing best practices in the design of usable digital libraries. Users with visual impairment have been excluded in design of digital libraries due to unintentional biasness towards ... -
A Philosophical Examination of Epistemological and Moral Bases of African Indigenous Education with Particular Reference to the Luo of Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1993)This study is an effort to examine the philosophical foundations of African Indigenous Education with particular reference to the Luo of Kenya. This is an area assumed by many scholars while others acknowledge its ... -
Cost of Schooling and Completion of Secondary Education in Public Day Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Despite various government interventions aimed at increasing completion of secondary education, the ideal situation is yet to be realized. Completion rate in Kakamega County is lower than the national enrolment rates and ... -
Tutors’ Curriculum Orientations as Predictors of Instructional Approaches in Primary Teachers’ Training Colleges in Selected Counties In Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Tutors’ curriculum orientation is important in determining the choice of instructional approaches used in teaching and learning process.The government has put in place several strategies to enhance the use of appropriate ... -
Modelling Predictors of Variations in Public Day Secondary Schools Students’ Learning Outcomes, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In an effort to facilitate realization of sustainable development goal 4 and therefore enhance equity and access to basic education in Kenya, the government has adopted various strategies. They include full support of ... -
Relationship between Teacher Preparedness and Implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globalization and demand for twenty first century skills have led countries to adapt Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). Kenya embarked on curriculum reforms from content based to CBC in 2018. Studies have reported minimal ... -
Implementation of Inclusive Education Policy and Academic Participation of Students with Disabilities in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Globally, an estimated 140 million learners are out of school including those with impairments of a physical, mental and sensory nature. Of that number, it is further estimated that 70% of the learners with disabilities ... -
Strategic Plan Implementation and its Effect on Internal Efficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu and Uasin Gishu Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In an education system whose environment is dynamic, turbulent and unique, strategic plan implementation is instrumental in ensuring internal efficiency. Despite Kenyan Government heavy investment and several initiatives ... -
Knowledge Acquisition and Use by Tenants to Create Businesses through Incubation Centers in Kenya. A Case of Strathmore and Kenyatta University
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Commercialization of university generated knowledge through the creation of innovative products and services cannot be overemphasized. Business incubation programme in universities provides tenants with an enabling environment ... -
Teacher-Led Professional Development and its Influence on English Language Teachers’ Classroom Practices in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Effective teaching at any level requires the educator to continuously increase their knowledge of how students think and learn, of the subject matter to be taught, instructional practices and assessment procedures. This ... -
An Assessment of Predictors of Behaviour Change among Learners with Emotional and Behaviour Disorders in Selected Juvenile Schools in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The best way to guide learners with Emotional and Behaviour Disorders (EBD) to achieve their best in life remains a challenge to stakeholders at a global, regional and Kenyan view. This investigation assessed predictors ... -
Effectiveness of Task-Based Approach on Learners’ Composition Writing in French Language in Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)ABSTRACT Writing in French as a foreign language is difficult and therefore requires extra skills for most students. Writing is important in acquisition of French language. However, teachers and learners seem reluctant ... -
Determinants of Early Years Teachers’ Professional Identity in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Early Years Education Teachers’ (EYET) professional identity is an emerging issue which has attracted a lot of attention. Professional identity affects teachers’ practices in teaching and the manner in which they interpret ... -
Utilization of Secondary School Peer Teachers and Implications for Adherence to Teacher Competence Standards in Selected Counties of Western Region, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)There has been an upsurge in the utilization of peer teachers in secondary schools in Kenya in the recent past. This is despite the Ministry of Education and Teachers Service Commission having insisted on only registered ... -
Relationship between Teachers’ Adversity Quotient and Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Studies in business and profit-making organisations indicate that Adversity Quotient has a positive influence on employee work performance. Few studies have been conducted to examine the role of Adversity Quotient in the ... -
Influence of Existing Education and Workplace-Related Policies on the Organisation of Higher Education Institution Students’ Workplace Learning in Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Workplace learning plays a key role in transiting students from HEIs to the world of work by bridging the skills gap through supplementing and complementing institutional learning. It has been described as unappreciated, ...
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