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Information and Communication Technology Environment for Learning and Development of Students’ Digital Literacy Skills in Selected Tanzanian Universities
(Kenyatta University, 2023)This thesis explores the influence of ICT environment for learning on level of digital literacy skills for learning among undergraduate students of the selected Universities in the United Republic of Tanzania. Specifically, ... -
Curriculum Practices as Determinants of Learners School Readiness in Public and Private Preschools in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)In the course of this research, a comparison was made between the public and private preschools in Uasin-Gishu County with regard to the impact that curriculum practices have on the academic preparedness of their pupils. ... -
Education for Development of a Skilled Human Resource in Kenya: Argument for a Sound Educational Philosophy
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This research recognized that every nation has a social vision that is articulated in statements designated as national goals, with education being considered largely instrumental in their achievement. It was therefore an ... -
Contribution of Gender Policies in Technical Vocational Education and Training to Gender Equity among Students in Vocational Tranining Institute, Central Region, Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, gender policies exist to boost access to and retention in TVET. Nonetheless, studies report several barriers to their proper implementation which impacted gender equity. Thus, this study investigated the contribution ... -
Institutional Practices Influencing Trends in Enrolment and Completion Rates in Doctorate Degree Programmes from Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Doctorates boost scientific innovations and productivity of a country leading to growth and expansion of the economy. However, studies on doctorate education indicate that most students in Kenyan public universities take ... -
Effectiveness of the Ecocentric Goal of Education and Policies in Relation to Sustainable Environmental Protection in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Natural environment and resources are valuable assets that a country has no choice but to sustainably manage for the present and future generations. Kenya as a country has an ecocentric goal of education and policies for ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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, ... -
A Critique of the Implementation of Moral Aims of Education in Kenya in the Light of Aristotelian Concept of Eudaimonia
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Education throughout history has been charged with the responsibility of inculcating societal norms and culture into the learners. Educationists and philosophers have contended that education is incomplete if it fails to ... -
Government Policies on Admission into Science and Technology Bachelor Degree Programmes and Impact on Students’ Participation in Public Universities, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Despite the government commitment to the implementation of admission policies like targeting enrolment of 50% of all students in science and technology related courses, introduction of maximum Differentiated Unit Cost ...
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Information and Communication Technology Environment for Learning and Development of Students’ Digital Literacy Skills in Selected Tanzanian Universities
(Kenyatta University, 2023)This thesis explores the influence of ICT environment for learning on level of digital literacy skills for learning among undergraduate students of the selected Universities in the United Republic of Tanzania. Specifically, ... -
Curriculum Practices as Determinants of Learners School Readiness in Public and Private Preschools in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023)In the course of this research, a comparison was made between the public and private preschools in Uasin-Gishu County with regard to the impact that curriculum practices have on the academic preparedness of their pupils. ... -
Education for Development of a Skilled Human Resource in Kenya: Argument for a Sound Educational Philosophy
(Kenyatta University, 2022)This research recognized that every nation has a social vision that is articulated in statements designated as national goals, with education being considered largely instrumental in their achievement. It was therefore an ... -
Contribution of Gender Policies in Technical Vocational Education and Training to Gender Equity among Students in Vocational Tranining Institute, Central Region, Uganda
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Globally, gender policies exist to boost access to and retention in TVET. Nonetheless, studies report several barriers to their proper implementation which impacted gender equity. Thus, this study investigated the contribution ... -
Institutional Practices Influencing Trends in Enrolment and Completion Rates in Doctorate Degree Programmes from Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Doctorates boost scientific innovations and productivity of a country leading to growth and expansion of the economy. However, studies on doctorate education indicate that most students in Kenyan public universities take ... -
Effectiveness of the Ecocentric Goal of Education and Policies in Relation to Sustainable Environmental Protection in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Natural environment and resources are valuable assets that a country has no choice but to sustainably manage for the present and future generations. Kenya as a country has an ecocentric goal of education and policies for ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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, ... -
A Critique of the Implementation of Moral Aims of Education in Kenya in the Light of Aristotelian Concept of Eudaimonia
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Education throughout history has been charged with the responsibility of inculcating societal norms and culture into the learners. Educationists and philosophers have contended that education is incomplete if it fails to ... -
Government Policies on Admission into Science and Technology Bachelor Degree Programmes and Impact on Students’ Participation in Public Universities, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Despite the government commitment to the implementation of admission policies like targeting enrolment of 50% of all students in science and technology related courses, introduction of maximum Differentiated Unit Cost ... -
Cyber Dating Abuse and Undergraduate Students’ Academic Engagement in Selected Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of Cyber Dating Abuse (CDA) on the academic engagement of undergraduate students. The objectives of the study were: to establish the students’ perception of CDA; ... -
Contribution of the German Neukirchen Mission in the Establishment of Western Education in Tana River County, Kenya 1885 - 1986
(Kenyatta University, 2020-05)The study examined the contribution of the German Neukirchen Mission (GNM) in the establishment of Western education in Tana River County, Kenya 1885 to 1986.Western education and Christianity in Africa were introduced by ... -
Peace Education and its Contribution to Peaceful Coexistence among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)There has been an upsurge of school violence (SV) in public secondary schools in Kenya despite numerous efforts to find a sustainable solution. This study therefore investigated the contribution of peace education (PE) ... -
Drug and Substance Abuse and Their Effects on Girls’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Secondary school education is an important stage in the educational cycle of a child because it is the foundation for further education, training and work. Despite the importance of this level of education, girls‟ academic ... -
Inclusive Education and Provision of Quality Education for Children with Special Educational Needs in Public Primary Schools in Bauchi, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)The purpose of the study was to investigate the status of inclusive education and provision of quality education in public primary schools in Bauchi state. The study was conducted in eight public primary schools in Bauchi. ...