Browsing PHD-Department of Educational Psychology by Issue Date
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A causality and predictive validity study of o-level in relation to the performances in primary teachers' colleges in Kenya
(2011)The study was attempting to answer the following questions:- (i) How well does a-level predict the performance in Primary Teachers' Training Colleges? (ii) Is there any causal relationship between a-level grades with ... -
Relationship between students' self-esteem, orphanhood and educational performance in Nyeri and Kirinyaga Counties, Kenya
(2011-05-01)The aim of this study was to examine the quality of the teaching and learning environment (pedagogical ecology) in community-based preschools sampled in Kenya Coastal region, Uganda and Zanzibar, and how it influences the ... -
Quality of pedagogical ecology and its effect on cognitive development of children from community - based pre-schools in Kenya, Uganda and Zanzibar
(2011-05-01)The aim of this study was to examine the quality of the teaching and learning environment (pedagogical ecology) in community-based preschools sampled in Kenya Coastal region, Uganda and Zanzibar, and how it influences the ... -
Maternal Employment and its Impact on Pre –adolescent Social Adjustment in Selected Primary Schools in Nairobi
(2011-05-01)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of maternal employment on preadolescent social adjustment in Nairobi. It also investigated whether there was any gender difference in pre- adolescent social ... -
Perceptions of students on the status of guidance and counselling in selected universities in Kenya for minimizing students riots
(2011-07-28)Student riots have persisted in Kenyan universities since 1960s where lives have been lost and property destroyed despite the existence of guidance and counselling in the universities. The available literature shows that ... -
An investigation into selected factors on academic self-concept among primary school pupils in Bondo district
(2011-10-27)The study investigated some factors that influence academic self-concept of primary school pupils, Specifically, absenteeism and class-retention patterns were investigated. Academic self-concept of. the pupils as influenced ... -
Guiding and counselling pupils in Kenyan public primary schools: headteachers and teacher counsellors role perception and experiences
(2011-11-08)The purpose of this study was to determine the role perceptions of headteachers and the teacher counsellors in the guidance and counselling of pupils in public primary schools of Embu District, Kenya as well as determining ... -
Policy and practice in guidance and counselling in secondary schools in Kenya
(2011-12-16)This thesis explores the policy and practice of the secondary school guidance and counselling programme in Kenya in the context of the school. The study was conducted in three stages beginning with an initial survey at ... -
A study of Measures used in the identification of gifted and talented children in three district of Kenya
(2012-03-01)This was an exploratory study. The purpose was to investigate whether we can identify gifted and talented children in the two provinces of Kenya using the cognitive and non-cognitive measures. The study endeavoured to ... -
Cognitive correlates of English reading achievement among standard three pupils in the slums of Nairobi
(2012-03-01)This study aimed at finding out the relationship between English reading achievement (dependent variable) and Letter-sound knowledge, decoding abilities and speed of reading (independent variables). The study also investigated ... -
Cognitive strategy use for explicit and implicit text meaning by urban, peri-urban and rural primary school pupils in Kisumu municipality
(2012-04-03)The study investigated two aspects of reading comprehension for the purpose of explaining some of the reasons for poor comprehension performance by primary school pupils. First, it investigated silent reading behaviors ... -
Relationship between student achievement motivation, students' attitude towards school, parental education and parental involvement with their children's school work among slum children
(2012-05-02)The purpose of the study were: i. Look at the level of education attained by parents of slum children and parental interest or involvement with their children's schoolwork. ii. To investigate the attitudes towards ... -
Differential prediction of success in technical courses using the differential aptitude tests and Kenyan public examination grades
(2012-06-11)The purpose of this research was to investigate the differential predictive validity of the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT), the Kenya Certificate of primary Education (KCPE) and the Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) ... -
Factors determining commitment and non-commitment to teaching among primary school teachers in three districts: Keiyo-Marakwet, Nyeri, Kakamega - Kenya
(2012-06-14)The provision of a well education, keen, competent, respected and contented teaching force is by far one of the most important contribution the Government of Kenya can make to the schools. However, teaching a career has ... -
The effects of peer pressure on the educational achievement, educational aspirations and occupational aspirations of form four students in Kericho District
(2012-06-14)The study dealt with the effects of peer pressure on academic achievement, educational aspirations and occupational aspirations of secondary school students. The study examined the relationship (if any) between the perception ... -
Assessment of effectiveness of "incredible years program" compared to the traditional program in behaviour modification among juvenile rehabilitees in Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-03-26)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the 'Incredible Years Program' (IYP) in reducing juvenile delinquency in Kenya. Juvenile delinquency in Kenya is on the increase. The number of children in ... -
Relationship between Principals' Emotional Intelligence and Students' Learning Achievements in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya.
(2013-09-25)Studies in the business field indicate a positive relationship between emotional intelligence of heads of institutions and performance of such institutions. Few studies though, have been conducted to examine the role of ... -
Relationship between adolescents' perceptions of their Parents' behaviours and the teenagers' non-illegal and Minor- illegal delinquency in Nairobi county Secondary schools, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)This study investigated the relationship between adolescents' perceptions of their parents' behaviours and teenagers' involvement in non-illegal and minorillegal delinquency in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was based ... -
Relationship between levels of exposure to mass media and students’ deviant behaviors in selected secondary schools, Nakuru county Kenya
(2014)The influence of the media on the psychosocial development of children and the youth is profound. Kenya has witnessed tremendous and rapid expansion of the mass media, whose large proportion of features is Western oriented. ... -
Determinants of paternal involvement in pupils’ education and academic achievement among primary school pupils in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014)Many studies have been done on the importance of parental involvement in children‟s education, yet few studies have examined the individual contribution that fathers and mothers make to their children‟s academic achievement. ...
