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Adequacy of Teacher Characteristics, Classroom Facilities and Materials Associated with Quality Early Childhood Development and Education in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)Early childhood development and education forms a strong foundation for children as they get ready to go through formal education. Research confirms that early childhood education can compensate for any disadvantages and ... -
Assessment of Classroom Intervention Strategies for Class Three Pupils with Learning Disabilities in Public Primary Schools in Mathira West, Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-05)Learning disability is a problem that may be found among children of all origin throughout the world. What is of concern is that the problem has been persistent over the years among children in public primary schools in ... -
Assessment of parents' level of satisfaction with the quality of pre-school education in Lang' ata District, Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014-11-28)Despite a vast literature in customer satisfaction, little has been said on the satisfaction of pre-school institutions' customers i.e. the parents. This study was aimed at assessing parents' levels of satisfaction with ... -
Assessment of parents' level of satisfaction with the quality of pre-school education in Lang'ata district Nairobi county Kenya
(2013-11-25)Despite a vast literature in customer satisfaction, little has been said on the satisfactionof pre-school institutions' customers i.e. the parents. This study was aimed atassessing parents' levels of satisfaction with the ... -
Barriers to successful implementation of inclusive education for learners with hearing impairments in public day primary schools in Murang'a county, Kenya
(2014-09-05)The study investigated barriers hindering implementation of inclusive education for learners with hearing impairments (LHI) in selected public primary schools in Murang'a County, Kenya. The Five schools selected purposefully ... -
Causes of School Dropout among Lower Primary School Pupils in Korogocho Slums, Kasarani Division, Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014)Enrolment in primary schools has massively increased over the years. Unfortunately, this impressive enrolment has been noted to dramatically decrease by class two. Dropout rates are significant and critical during the ... -
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 ... -
Challenges faced by teachers in implementing HIV/AIDS curriculum in primary schools for pupils with hearing impairments in Rift Valley Province, Kenya
(2011-10-24)This study was designed to investigate the challenges the teachers who handle the hearing-impaired learners face in the process of teaching HIV/AIDS Education in primary schools in Rift-valley province of Kenya. The study ... -
Challenges faced by teachers in providing pre-school education in non-formal pre-schools in Kibera slums, Nairobi County
(2014-09-11)Pre-school education is critical for successful completion of primary and secondary school education. It reduces engagement in high risk behaviors. The quality of pre-school education especially from demographic groups ... -
Challenges Facing School Feeding Programmes and Learning Participation in Pre-Primary Schools in Isiolo County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-09)Good nutrition is critical in the realization of the potentials in children and in maximizing the benefits derived from educational investment. Despite the widely acknowledged importance of feeding programmes across the ... -
Child emotional abuse in pre-primary schools: a case of Ekerenyo zone, Nyamira county, Kenya
(2014-08-01)Child emotional abuse has become a global problem that needs to be tackled if we are to ensure optimal development of the child. Many parents and guardians may not imagine that the menace of child emotional abuse; a type ... -
Community funds of knowledge in enhancing curriculum instruction in early childhood development centres in central division, Turkana county Kenya
(2015)The provision of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) is growing rapidly and has received increased policy attention worldwide. For instance, equitable access to quality ECDE is increasingly viewed by policy ... -
Community support grants in promoting children's access and retention in early childhood development centres in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)Early Childhood Education is a crucial program that lays foundation for the holistic and integrated development and education of a child. A knowledge gap therefore exist in that there is no tangible evidence reviewed, ... -
Community Support Grants Management and Implementation in Early Childhood Education Centres in Magutuni, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-11)The Government of Kenya recognizes the importance of Early Childhood Development, as one of the most important levers for accelerating the attainment of Education for All (EFA) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). ... -
Constraints to HIV/AIDS orphan care in selected early childhood centres, Matayos division, Busia district western province, Kenya
(2011-11-30)The impact of HIV / AIDS is profoundly reflected in the lives of children whose very survival and development are at stake. Literature reviewed indicates that orphan care structures exist within the community. However, no ... -
The contribution of children’s involvement in housework to academic competence during early childhood at city primary school, Nairobi county.
(Kenyatta University, 2015-06)Early childhood education is now recognized as critical in laying the foundation for holistic development of young children during the formative years. Research in early childhood emphasizes the interplay between the home ... -
Contribution of Physical Classroom Conditions on Children Learning in Early Childhood Centres in Engineer Zone, Nyandarua County,Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)The mushrooming of Early Childhood Centres in Kenya and other environmental factors have given rise to many challenges in ECD education in the country. The challenges continue to change the conditions in which the children ... -
Demographic Factors Influencing Parents’ Perceptions on the Role of Male Teachers in Preschools in Vihiga Sub County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-11)Children who are taught by both male and female teachers stand a better chance of being all-round adults. This means that a male teacher is a central in the well-being of children in preschools. The study was to explore ... -
Determinants of active participation in learning activities among pre-school children in kikuyu district, Kiambu county, Kenya
(2014)The central problem of this study is that despite the critical role of pre-school education in holistic development of children, there are factors that inhibit access to participation in learning activities. Study by the ... -
Determinants of children’s engagement in outdoor play: case of Early Childhood Centres in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)Outdoor play is a very important aspect of childhood. It comes with a list of social, physical, cognitive and emotional benefits. Studies that have been done internationally shows that children rely on environment play ...
