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Determinants of male students’ enrolment for early childhood education training in kenya. A case of Kenyatta University
(Kenyatta University, 2016)Both male and female role models need to be availed to a child’s environment. Doing so helps to ensure a balanced gender typing, where children become aware of their gender, recognise other people’s gender as well as behave ... -
Determinants of mother tongue use as a medium of instruction in Pre primary schools in Kiharu Division, Murang’a County
(Kenyatta University, 2016)Through this study, the researcher assessed the determinants of mothertongue use and the degree to which it was being used as a medium of instruction in Pre-primary schools. Mothertongue has been said to have a significant ... -
Determinants of parents’ involvement in their preschool Children’s education in Gasabo District, Kigali City, Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2015-08)Pre-school years present crucial opportunities for children’s growth, development and learning. Parents’ involvement in their children’s early education is thus important since they are the first educators of their children. ... -
Determinants of Performance of Teacher Trainees in Early Childhood Development and Education in Kisumu Central Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Teacher preparedness is one of the basic requirements which enable teacher trainees to engage themselves successfully in their daily teaching activities. Teacher training determines the child's success in school, and ... -
Determinants of Pre-Primary Children’s Reading Readiness in Mathira, Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of pre-primary school children’s reading readiness, in Mathira sub-county, Nyeri county Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives: to determine the ... -
Determinants of pre-primary school teachers' use of teaching aids to enhance instruction in Isinya Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-05)Teaching should entail more than just workbooks and textbooks. It should engage learners and make them part of learning. Schooling is one of the means that society prepares their young ones for the future. For children ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of pre-primary school teachers’ use of music as a medium of instruction in kitale municipality, Trans-nzoia county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01)Music is one of the very important core areas in the pre-primary school curriculum in Kenya, which contributes to the development of children‟s self –esteem, competence, self - expression in reading and thinking skills ... -
Determinants of public investment in early chilhood developement within the education sector at national and local levels in Uganda
(2012-03-29)Research has shown that significant investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a strategic avenue for national development due to benefits that accrue from it. Studies from other countries with different social, ... -
Determinants of Pupils’ Enrollment in Lower Primary Schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)Enrolment of pupils at primary school level in Kenya has constantly increased since independence. Following the launch of Free Primary Education (FPE) enrolment has considerably increased in lower primary schools. This has ... -
Determinants of Quality Outdoor Play Environment in Early Childhood Development Centres in Ng’enda Zone, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-05)Quality childcare include providing children the opportunity for outdoor play. In Kenya even though play is recognized as critical in children development, research in children’s play environment appears inadequate. The ... -
Determinants of Standard One Pupils’ Readiness to Learn Mathematics in Primary Schools in Kasarani Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-02)Research has shown that when children enter school ready to learn, they perform better. Readiness for school would help to reduce repetition and school dropout rates in primary schools. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Determinants of Use of Inquiry Based Instruction by Early Childhood Teachers’ in Teaching Science in Meru South Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-05)Members of the society require science skills to cope with technologically-changing world. Despite this realization, the perfomance in science subjects is still below the required standards wordwide. The impetus to conduct ... -
Domestic violence and its implications on pre-school children's performance in curricullar activities in Kengeleni zone, Mombasa county, kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)In the past two decades, there has been growing recognition of the prevalence of domestic violence in our society. Moreover, it has become apparent that some individuals are at greater risk of victimization than others. ... -
Domestic violence and its implications on pre-school children's performance in curricullar activities in Kengeleni Zone, Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)In the past two decades, there has been growing recognition of the prevalence of domestic violence in our society. Moreover, it has become apparent that some individuals are at greater risk of victimization than others. ... -
Domestic Violence and Standard One Children’s Academic Performance in Sotik, Bomet County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-10)Domestic violence has been recognized as one of the greatest pervasive and entrenched forms of violence in Kenya. Domestic violence impact on school performance of young children, who go through domestic violence incidences, ... -
Early identification of learning disabilities among standard three pupils of public primary schools in Butere district, Kenya
(2011-05-01)The enigma of children experiencing extra-ordinary learning difficulties is not new. Learning disabilities occur in all cultures, nations and language groups. Nearly half of all children receiving special education services ... -
Effect of Free Primary Education on Growth and Sustainability of Early Childhood Education Centers in Marsabit Central Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-05)The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of free primary education on growth and sustainability of Early Childhood Education (ECE) Centers in Marsabit Central Subcounty,Kenya. The main problem of this study ... -
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 ... -
Effects of the Jigsaw Technique on the Performance of Students with Visual Impairment in Geography at Thika high School for the Blind. Kenya
(2011-10-24)The purpose of the research was to analyze effects of the Jigsaw Technique, on performance in geography form two students with visual impairments. Specifically, the study investigated the effects of the Jigsaw Technique ...
