MST-Department of Early Childhood Studies
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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 ... -
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- 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 teachers’ demographic characteristics on information communication technologies integration in instruction in lower primary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Globally, the important role played by the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has grown with states heavily investing in the procurement of ICT equipment and training of teachers. In the ... -
Influence of school governance on adequacy of resources in pre-primary schools in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)There exists a close relationship between availability of resources and effective teaching in pre-primary schools. Children who are exposed to sufficient resources within a school climate develop positive self-concept, ... -
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 ... -
Impact on lower primary education by the challenges of distance to the pre-school centers in Mukogodo division, Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The government of Kenya since independence has had many commissions in place which have helped review Kenyan system of education so as to make sure it is in line with the national requirements of human capital and also ... -
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, ...
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Impact on lower primary education by the challenges of distance to the pre-school centers in Mukogodo division, Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The government of Kenya since independence has had many commissions in place which have helped review Kenyan system of education so as to make sure it is in line with the national requirements of human capital and also ... -
Influence of teachers’ demographic characteristics on information communication technologies integration in instruction in lower primary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Globally, the important role played by the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has grown with states heavily investing in the procurement of ICT equipment and training of teachers. In the ... -
Influence of school governance on adequacy of resources in pre-primary schools in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)There exists a close relationship between availability of resources and effective teaching in pre-primary schools. Children who are exposed to sufficient resources within a school climate develop positive self-concept, ... -
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 ...
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