MST-Department of Early Childhood Studies
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Influence of Home and School Related Factors in Mitigating Reading Disabilities among Class Four Learners in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Reading is one of the basic skills that children should master during their first school years. The skills enable them to assimilate new knowledge and skills in future. This study was aimed at establishing the extent to ... -
Status of Early Identification of Learners with Special Educational Needs in Selected Regular Primary Schools in Njoro, Nakuru County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Identification of special needs among regular learners is the most complex issue in the field of education. Despite the Kenyan government efforts to provide free education to all children, they have not borne much fruits. ... -
Effects of Age at Cochlear Implantation on Speech Language Development: Case of Junior Hearts Academy in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of age at cochlear implantation on language development, among children with hearing impairment in Nairobi, Kenya. The specific objectives were to assess the effects ... -
Influence of Television Programmes on Pre-School Children's Classroom Behaviour in Mukuru-Ka Yaba Slum,Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-12)The influence of television (TV) programmes on children's classroom behavior including their academic performance has become a major worldwide concern among people dealing with the minors' welfare. TV Programme can have ... -
Teacher-Child Interaction and Pre-Primary School Pupils' Reading Skills Achievement in Wote, Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Education sector in Kenya continues to face quality crisis with little significant changes in learning outcomes. Research has shown that acquisition of reading skills by children is affected by how they perceive their ... -
Relationship Between School Feeding Programme and Pre-Primary School Pupils' Learning Outcomes In Nyamira County, Kenya22
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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 ... -
Influence of Classroom Environment on the Learning of Social Studies in Public Pre- Primary Schools, in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Social Studies in Pre-Primary Schools refers to the learning of all human activities and the people in the society that one lives in. Global Studies show that a child who is effectively taught social studies obtains ...
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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 ... -
Influence of Home and School Related Factors in Mitigating Reading Disabilities among Class Four Learners in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Reading is one of the basic skills that children should master during their first school years. The skills enable them to assimilate new knowledge and skills in future. This study was aimed at establishing the extent to ... -
Status of Early Identification of Learners with Special Educational Needs in Selected Regular Primary Schools in Njoro, Nakuru County Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Identification of special needs among regular learners is the most complex issue in the field of education. Despite the Kenyan government efforts to provide free education to all children, they have not borne much fruits. ... -
Effects of Age at Cochlear Implantation on Speech Language Development: Case of Junior Hearts Academy in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of age at cochlear implantation on language development, among children with hearing impairment in Nairobi, Kenya. The specific objectives were to assess the effects ... -
Influence of Television Programmes on Pre-School Children's Classroom Behaviour in Mukuru-Ka Yaba Slum,Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-12)The influence of television (TV) programmes on children's classroom behavior including their academic performance has become a major worldwide concern among people dealing with the minors' welfare. TV Programme can have ... -
Teacher-Child Interaction and Pre-Primary School Pupils' Reading Skills Achievement in Wote, Makueni County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-11)Education sector in Kenya continues to face quality crisis with little significant changes in learning outcomes. Research has shown that acquisition of reading skills by children is affected by how they perceive their ... -
Relationship Between School Feeding Programme and Pre-Primary School Pupils' Learning Outcomes In Nyamira County, Kenya22
(Kenyatta University, 2017-06) -
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 ... -
Influence of Classroom Environment on the Learning of Social Studies in Public Pre- Primary Schools, in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2020)Social Studies in Pre-Primary Schools refers to the learning of all human activities and the people in the society that one lives in. Global Studies show that a child who is effectively taught social studies obtains ... -
Influence of Teacher Preparedness on Provision of Safe Pre-Primary School Learning Environment in Vihiga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-11)Safety of pupils in schools is a matter of concern globally. In Kenyan schools, children have lost their lives in the past few years due to arson, accidents and poisoning. Specifically, in Vihiga County, a high number of ... -
Influence of Pre-School Playground Factors on Participation of Children in Physical Education in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)Participation in Physical Education (PE) or outdoor activities in pre-school is one of the most important aspects that predict children’s healthy growth and development. Outdoor activities enable the children to develop ... -
Influence of Parental Child Neglect on Education Wastage Among Grade Two Children in Muvuti Sub- County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Education is fundamental for human development and economic growth. All children have a right to quality education. Education is key to every government both globally and nationally. However, much of the resources invested ... -
Influence of Childhood Obesity on Pupils’ School Attendance and Participation in Physical Activities in Lower Primary Schools,
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Obesity is a condition of abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the adipose tissue to the extent that health may be impaired. Globally it is estimated that about 155 million children are obese. Studies further reveal ...
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