MST-Department of Early Childhood Studies
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Determinants of father’s involvement in their children's early reading development, in Kiambu county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Children who grow up with warm, encouraging, and keenly engaged fathers in reading; gain incredible benefits, as well as improved school performance, better self-confidence, enhanced relationships with peers and caregivers, ... -
Impact of feeding programmes on pre-school childrens’ selected performance parameters in Kabare Zone, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)The study was set to find out the impact of feeding programmes on selected performance parameters or indicators among children in Kabare Zone, Kirinyaga County which included: enrollment, attendance, retention and learning ... -
Centre related factors influencing implementation of curriculum in early childhood development programmes in Turkana County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Curriculum implementation entails putting into practice the officially prescribed courses of study. Effective curriculum implementation results in both short and long term benefits to children and eventually the entire ... -
Teachers’ perceptions on influence of parents’ alcohol and drug use on school participation of lower-primary school pupils in Tharaka-Nithi County
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)Pupils‟ participation in pre-schools in relation to enrolment, attendance, and engagement in learning activities is a challenge due to myriad of factors key among them being parent factors. Specifically, parental alcohol ... -
Teachers’ acquisition and use of visual teaching learning materials in public pre-primary schools in Kasarani Division, Nairobi County
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Despite the efforts of teachers to improve acquisition and use of visual teaching-learning materials, the teachers face challenges that are not scholarly documented in Kasarani Sub-County. The purpose of this study was ... -
Teacher factors influencing use of mother tongue in teaching of mathematics in lower primary schools in Yola South local government
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)Studies have established that when pupils are taught using mother tongue they comprehend and perform well in mathematics and sciences. However, frequent teaching mathematics in English language by teachers in lower ... -
Influence of the determinants of parental involvement in lower primary school pupils’ homework in Laikipia County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)While research indicates that parental involvement in children’s homework has many benefits, there is evidence that parental involvement in homework is low internationally. Locally, studies have not given much attention ... -
Influence of television watching on pre-school children’s choice and use of play materials in Kenyenya, Kisii, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)There is real concern from researchers and the general public about the influence of mass media, particularly television, on preschool children’s choice and use of play materials. The purpose of this study was to establish ... -
Influence of familybased factors on schoolattendance among three-to-eight year old’s in Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)In order to achieve success in education, regular school attendance is emphasized. Despite the efforts imposed to ensure regular school attendance, cases of low school attendance are still experienced. Studies done on low ... -
Influence of classroom learning environment on lower primary school pupils’ performance in social studies in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)Social studies play a vital role of equipping pupils with knowledge and skills to help them cope with the present and future. This allows pupils to participate effectively in their world and explain their relationship with ... -
Influence of parents’ socio-economic status on enrolment and participation of children in pre-primary schools in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)Enrolment and participation are key factors for pre-primary learners because it empowers children with adequate school readiness skills, enhance smooth transition, improves academic performance, reduces class repetition ... -
Family characteristics influencing reading readiness of pupils in pre-primary schools in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-02)Extensive researches are available on school factors influencing reading ability of the pre-primary school Pupils are available. However, there are relatively few studies on the family characteristics influencing reading ... -
Teacher characteristics that influence development of oral language skills among pre-primary school pupils in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(2017-10)Development of oral language skills is a precursor to writing and reading acquisition. Oral skill is a means of communication through which people express their desires, ideas, excitements, amusements, disappointments and ... -
Effects of parental involvement in ‘mvula’ occult practices on preschool childrens’ socio- emotional adjustment and learning in Chonyi division, Kilifi county, Kenya.
(2017-10)‘Mvula’ occult is a secret occult among the Chonyi sub-tribe of the Mijikenda language group of Kilifi County. Members operate in sets of five with powers said to control rain by use of unholy formulae whose ‘unholy ... -
Teachers’ knowledge on the implementation of inclusive education in early childhood centers in Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County. Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-02)Education for children with special needs has gained universal recognition as a result of United Nations (UN) effort and through worldwide statements and initiatives endeavoring to bring about Education for All (EFA) by ...
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Determinants of father’s involvement in their children's early reading development, in Kiambu county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Children who grow up with warm, encouraging, and keenly engaged fathers in reading; gain incredible benefits, as well as improved school performance, better self-confidence, enhanced relationships with peers and caregivers, ... -
Impact of feeding programmes on pre-school childrens’ selected performance parameters in Kabare Zone, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)The study was set to find out the impact of feeding programmes on selected performance parameters or indicators among children in Kabare Zone, Kirinyaga County which included: enrollment, attendance, retention and learning ... -
Centre related factors influencing implementation of curriculum in early childhood development programmes in Turkana County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Curriculum implementation entails putting into practice the officially prescribed courses of study. Effective curriculum implementation results in both short and long term benefits to children and eventually the entire ... -
Teachers’ perceptions on influence of parents’ alcohol and drug use on school participation of lower-primary school pupils in Tharaka-Nithi County
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)Pupils‟ participation in pre-schools in relation to enrolment, attendance, and engagement in learning activities is a challenge due to myriad of factors key among them being parent factors. Specifically, parental alcohol ... -
Teachers’ acquisition and use of visual teaching learning materials in public pre-primary schools in Kasarani Division, Nairobi County
(Kenyatta University, 2017-03)Despite the efforts of teachers to improve acquisition and use of visual teaching-learning materials, the teachers face challenges that are not scholarly documented in Kasarani Sub-County. The purpose of this study was ... -
Teacher factors influencing use of mother tongue in teaching of mathematics in lower primary schools in Yola South local government
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)Studies have established that when pupils are taught using mother tongue they comprehend and perform well in mathematics and sciences. However, frequent teaching mathematics in English language by teachers in lower ... -
Influence of the determinants of parental involvement in lower primary school pupils’ homework in Laikipia County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)While research indicates that parental involvement in children’s homework has many benefits, there is evidence that parental involvement in homework is low internationally. Locally, studies have not given much attention ... -
Influence of television watching on pre-school children’s choice and use of play materials in Kenyenya, Kisii, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)There is real concern from researchers and the general public about the influence of mass media, particularly television, on preschool children’s choice and use of play materials. The purpose of this study was to establish ... -
Influence of familybased factors on schoolattendance among three-to-eight year old’s in Kitui County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-06)In order to achieve success in education, regular school attendance is emphasized. Despite the efforts imposed to ensure regular school attendance, cases of low school attendance are still experienced. Studies done on low ... -
Influence of classroom learning environment on lower primary school pupils’ performance in social studies in Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)Social studies play a vital role of equipping pupils with knowledge and skills to help them cope with the present and future. This allows pupils to participate effectively in their world and explain their relationship with ... -
Family characteristics influencing reading readiness of pupils in pre-primary schools in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-02)Extensive researches are available on school factors influencing reading ability of the pre-primary school Pupils are available. However, there are relatively few studies on the family characteristics influencing reading ... -
Influence of parents’ socio-economic status on enrolment and participation of children in pre-primary schools in Busia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)Enrolment and participation are key factors for pre-primary learners because it empowers children with adequate school readiness skills, enhance smooth transition, improves academic performance, reduces class repetition ... -
Teacher characteristics that influence development of oral language skills among pre-primary school pupils in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(2017-10)Development of oral language skills is a precursor to writing and reading acquisition. Oral skill is a means of communication through which people express their desires, ideas, excitements, amusements, disappointments and ... -
Effects of parental involvement in ‘mvula’ occult practices on preschool childrens’ socio- emotional adjustment and learning in Chonyi division, Kilifi county, Kenya.
(2017-10)‘Mvula’ occult is a secret occult among the Chonyi sub-tribe of the Mijikenda language group of Kilifi County. Members operate in sets of five with powers said to control rain by use of unholy formulae whose ‘unholy ... -
Teachers’ knowledge on the implementation of inclusive education in early childhood centers in Mwea East Sub-County, Kirinyaga County. Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-02)Education for children with special needs has gained universal recognition as a result of United Nations (UN) effort and through worldwide statements and initiatives endeavoring to bring about Education for All (EFA) by ... -
Guidance and Counseling Strategies Used by Pre-School Teachers in Managing Children’s Social-Emotional Behavioural Problems in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Experience in early childhood education has shown that there is need to respond to the many types of complex social issues and economic trends affecting children in developing countries as a result of family adjustments ... -
Relationship between school infrastrcture, pupil- . teacher ratio, learning materials and standard three pupils achievement in mathematics in Dandora zone, Nairobi county
(Kenyatta University, 2016-10)Mathematics plays a vital role in individual, national and international development. Mathematics for young children lays a foundation of the concepts and skills on which future learning is built on. However, despite the ... -
Determinants of Pre-Primary School Teachers’ Use of Improvised Materials in Science Instruction in Bungoma East Sub County, Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-04)Science is essential to all people and it should be taught in all learning institutions since it helps in the growth of economy, industrialization and advancement in technology. Early years are important to build a solid ... -
Influence of parents’ socio-economic status on their participation in children’s pre-school education in Kayole, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-09)Over the recent years, parental participation in their children’s education has been centre of focus at different fora including research. More studies have been done in relation to parental level of participation and ... -
Parents' Perception on Use of Mother Tongue as a Medium of Instruction in Primary Schools in Masaba South Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate parents' perception on the use of mother tongue as a way of instruction in primary schools in Masaba South Sub-county. Descriptive survey design was used where data was ...
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