MST-Department of Early Childhood Studies
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Perceptions on Hearing Aid-Use and its Influence on Self-Esteem of Learners with Hearing Impairment in Integrated Settings, Nairobi City County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Children with hearing impairment have been hypothesized as having low esteem. Many teachers have reported that there is an increasing number of children who are reluctant to wear hearing aids despite the fact that they are ... -
Parental and Health Professionals’ Awareness of Speech Therapy for Effective Intervention among Children with Communication Disorders in Selected Hospitals, Mwanza, Tanzania
(Kenyatt University, 2022)This study sought to assess parental and health professionals‟ awareness of speech and language therapy for effective intervention of children with communication disorders in three selected hospitals in Mwanza City, Tanzania. ... -
Teachers’ Perception on Influence of Tusome Intervention Strategies on Reading in Public Primary Grade Two Pupils, Kilifi County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Young children experience difficulty in acquiring the necessary skills for reading such as fluency and phonemic awareness. Most students lack confidence, they may be reluctant to raise questions or request clarifications. ... -
Early Intervention on Speech and Language Development of Pre-School Children with Hearing Impairments in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The purpose of this study was to examine the status of early intervention services ofpre-school children with hearing impairments in Nakuru County, Kenya. Several studies have emphasized the significance of early intervention ... -
Parental Involvement’s Influence on Access-Transition Rate from Pre-Primary to Primary Education in Kakamega County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pre-primary school years present significant opportunities for children acquiring the required competencies for transition. One of the challenges facing basic education in Kenya is poor access and transition. A lot of ... -
Teacher Related Factors as Predictors of Teaching Literacy Skills among Grade One Learners in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Early Childhood Education is universally defined as the education of children in their early years of life. The identified teacher factors which inform literacy skills for the children include writing, reading, speaking, ... -
Determinants of Teachers’ Attitude towards Competence-Based System of Education. A Case of Lower Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Competence Based Education is a system that gives more significance on acquiring of competencies instead of acquisition of content knowledge. Teachers are key components in adoption of any new system of education. Teachers’ ... -
Relationship between School and Family Related Dynamics on Reading Abilities among Grade One Pupils in Kinango, Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Reading ability is fundamental for academic and social progress. It even becomes more important for schooling since it determines learning in all other subjects. However, reports have indicated that majority of learners ... -
Determinants of Creative Play Activities in Public Pre-Schools in Bureti Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In improving intellectual, emotional and social skills, creative activities play an important role in supporting children's learning and progress. The purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of creative play ... -
Parental Economic Status and Girl-Child’s Talent Development in Lower Primary Public Schools in Mumias Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Educating a girl occupies a special place in the world. It is a tool societies use to empower its people so that they can be productive and spur economic and social equality. Therefore, all people should access this service ... -
School Feeding Programmes and how they Affect Academic Performance of Grade Two Pupils in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Kenya has over 30 years history of school feeding Programme. It began in 1979 with a government-led school milk programme. The purpose was to improve intellectual capabilities of school going children. A study by the ... -
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency on Quality of Life of Adults with Repaired Cleft Palate in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya By
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Cleft palate is one of the most prevalent birth defects that impacts on the quality of life of both children and adults around the world. It is estimated that 10%-20% of patients with cleft palate will present with ... -
Teenage Mothers’ Involvement in their Children’s Acquisition of Pre-Literacy Skills in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The main aim of this study was to explore some factors that influence teenage mothers’ involvement in children’s acquisition of pre-literacy skills. The specific objectives of the study were: to establish whether teenage ... -
Effect of Cultural Nutritional Practices on the Learning Outcomes among Lower Primary School Pupils in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Despite programmes being initiated to improve maternal and new-born health including the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHs), a global programme aimed at enhancing optimal levels of maternal and infant feeding and ... -
Influence of Parents’ Demographic Characteristics on their Involvement in Lower Primary School Children’s Learning of Mathematics in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Research has linked level of parents’ involvement in their children’s learning activities particularly homework to improvement in children’s learning outcomes. This relationship is more pronounced for children in early ...
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Perceptions on Hearing Aid-Use and its Influence on Self-Esteem of Learners with Hearing Impairment in Integrated Settings, Nairobi City County-Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Children with hearing impairment have been hypothesized as having low esteem. Many teachers have reported that there is an increasing number of children who are reluctant to wear hearing aids despite the fact that they are ... -
Parental and Health Professionals’ Awareness of Speech Therapy for Effective Intervention among Children with Communication Disorders in Selected Hospitals, Mwanza, Tanzania
(Kenyatt University, 2022)This study sought to assess parental and health professionals‟ awareness of speech and language therapy for effective intervention of children with communication disorders in three selected hospitals in Mwanza City, Tanzania. ... -
Teachers’ Perception on Influence of Tusome Intervention Strategies on Reading in Public Primary Grade Two Pupils, Kilifi County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Young children experience difficulty in acquiring the necessary skills for reading such as fluency and phonemic awareness. Most students lack confidence, they may be reluctant to raise questions or request clarifications. ... -
Early Intervention on Speech and Language Development of Pre-School Children with Hearing Impairments in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The purpose of this study was to examine the status of early intervention services ofpre-school children with hearing impairments in Nakuru County, Kenya. Several studies have emphasized the significance of early intervention ... -
Parental Involvement’s Influence on Access-Transition Rate from Pre-Primary to Primary Education in Kakamega County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Pre-primary school years present significant opportunities for children acquiring the required competencies for transition. One of the challenges facing basic education in Kenya is poor access and transition. A lot of ... -
Teacher Related Factors as Predictors of Teaching Literacy Skills among Grade One Learners in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Early Childhood Education is universally defined as the education of children in their early years of life. The identified teacher factors which inform literacy skills for the children include writing, reading, speaking, ... -
Determinants of Teachers’ Attitude towards Competence-Based System of Education. A Case of Lower Primary Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Competence Based Education is a system that gives more significance on acquiring of competencies instead of acquisition of content knowledge. Teachers are key components in adoption of any new system of education. Teachers’ ... -
Relationship between School and Family Related Dynamics on Reading Abilities among Grade One Pupils in Kinango, Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Reading ability is fundamental for academic and social progress. It even becomes more important for schooling since it determines learning in all other subjects. However, reports have indicated that majority of learners ... -
Determinants of Creative Play Activities in Public Pre-Schools in Bureti Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)In improving intellectual, emotional and social skills, creative activities play an important role in supporting children's learning and progress. The purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of creative play ... -
Parental Economic Status and Girl-Child’s Talent Development in Lower Primary Public Schools in Mumias Sub-County, Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Educating a girl occupies a special place in the world. It is a tool societies use to empower its people so that they can be productive and spur economic and social equality. Therefore, all people should access this service ... -
School Feeding Programmes and how they Affect Academic Performance of Grade Two Pupils in Nakuru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Kenya has over 30 years history of school feeding Programme. It began in 1979 with a government-led school milk programme. The purpose was to improve intellectual capabilities of school going children. A study by the ... -
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency on Quality of Life of Adults with Repaired Cleft Palate in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County, Kenya By
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Cleft palate is one of the most prevalent birth defects that impacts on the quality of life of both children and adults around the world. It is estimated that 10%-20% of patients with cleft palate will present with ... -
Teenage Mothers’ Involvement in their Children’s Acquisition of Pre-Literacy Skills in Kilifi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The main aim of this study was to explore some factors that influence teenage mothers’ involvement in children’s acquisition of pre-literacy skills. The specific objectives of the study were: to establish whether teenage ... -
Effect of Cultural Nutritional Practices on the Learning Outcomes among Lower Primary School Pupils in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Despite programmes being initiated to improve maternal and new-born health including the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHs), a global programme aimed at enhancing optimal levels of maternal and infant feeding and ... -
Influence of Parents’ Demographic Characteristics on their Involvement in Lower Primary School Children’s Learning of Mathematics in Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Research has linked level of parents’ involvement in their children’s learning activities particularly homework to improvement in children’s learning outcomes. This relationship is more pronounced for children in early ... -
Parenting Education: Relationship between Parent-Child Interaction and Preprimary Children’s Writing Readiness Skills in Siaya County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Parenting education programmes have been found to promote good parent-child interactions in their households. Consequently, benefits in academic success, proper development of a child, prevention of child maltreatment and ... -
School Determinants of the Level of Involvement in Active Play among Preprimary Pupils in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Play promotes development and learning of children in early years. Studies have however reported limited play in preschools, and given little attention establishing the school factors that have contributed to this situation. ... -
Transition Challenges Experienced by Pupils in Achievement of Literacy Competencies in Early Years Education Curriculum in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Children’s transition from early childhood education level into grade one can sometimes be a challenging period. As children transit into grade one of primary school level, some find the new school environment intimidating ... -
Voice Disorders and Psychosocial Impact on Laryngeal Cancer Patients and Families: Case of Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi City County– Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Voice disorders after treatment of laryngeal cancer are usually high ranging from dysphonia to alaryngeal voice. Presence of these disorders pose myriad challenges in communication contributing to the patients’ emotional ... -
Impact of Self-efficacy on Mathematics Performance among Students with Dyscalculia in Public Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The purpose of the study was to establish the impact of self-efficacy on mathematics performance among students with dyscalculia in public secondary schools in Murang’a, Kenya. The objectives of the study included; to ...
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