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An Assessment of the Implementation of Peer Counseling Program in Secondary Schools of Gatundu South Division in Kiambu County
(Kenyatta University, 2012)Secondary school level is an important preparatory ground of human resource in the various professional. areas that are key in the development of the nation. However secondary school students face various challenges ... -
Behaviour modification techniques used by teachers to change maladaptive behaviours of secondary school students during games in Kimilili -Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-01)ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish how behavior modification techniques can be applied in handling maladaptive behaviors displayed by boys and girls in secondary schools during games and sports in ... -
Relationship between principals’ instructional leadership and students’ academic achievement in Kenya certificate of secondary education in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi Counties
(2017-11)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between principals’ instructional leadership and students‟ achievement in KCSE in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi Counties. The main objectives of this study were to; ... -
Factors affecting students’ acquisition of speaking skills in English among secondary schools in Turkana East District, Kenya
(2017-07)The purpose of the study was to identify the factors affecting the acquisition of speaking skills in English amongst secondary students in Turkana East District, Kenya. Teachers use Standard English for instruction yet the ... -
A study of the parents' attitudes towards their disabled children's education in Wundanyi Division in Taita/Taveta District
(Kenyatta University, 1987)In this report, the research presents the results of a study intended to find out the attitude of the parents of the disabled children towards the education of their disabled children in Wundanyi Division in Taita/Taveta ... -
Assessmentof Counselling Needs among High School Students in Nyamira Division, Nyamira District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005)The current study was carried out to explore and assess the counselling needs of high school students ill Nyamira Division, Nyamira District, Kenya. The chief aim was to classify the categories of problems that are faced ... -
Assesment of Guidance and Counseling Services in Kenyan Secondary Schools with Special Reference to Bureti District
(Kenyatta University, 2004)The study's intention was to find out the image of the provision of Guidance and Counseling Services in Kenyan Secondary Schools with special reference to Bureti District. Principally, the study assessed the prevailing ... -
An Investigation of Guidance and Counselling Services in Secondary Schools in Mathioya Division of Murang'a District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2002)The main purpose of this research project was to investigate guidance and counselling services secondary schools Mathioya Division of Murang'a District. It was investigated by looking into the following aspects. a. Who ... -
An Investigation of Guidance and Counselling Needs of Secondary School Students in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005-08)Modern technology and scientific discoveries have contributed to the current sophistication of behaviours our adolescents exhibit today. Understanding the biological, psychological, sociological and philosophical nature ... -
Influence of perceptual learning style preferences and self -efficacy on mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Nyamira North Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)This study was undertaken to find out how perceptual learning styles and self-efficacy influence mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Nyamira North sub-County. The research problem addressed in this ... -
Extent of drug and drug abuse in selected public boarding secondary schools in Kitui District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005)A lot of research work and investigations have revealed the prevalence of drug abuse in most secondaryschools in Kenya. The vice is currently a topic that has continued to generate a lot of interest to the Government, ... -
A study of in school factors' contribution to primary school girls' drop out in Rumuruti Division, Laikipia District Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2007)The purpose of the study was to investigate the extent of in-school factors contribution to girls' drop out. Research findings have shown that, upper primary schoolgirls drop out of school more than any other school going ... -
A study of some of the factors affecting the level of group cohesiveness in secondary school science clubs in Machakos District.
(Kenyatta University, 1987)The success of a group a measured by its outcome is determined by how cohesive the group is in perusing its goals. The cohesiveness of a group is influenced by various group properties or processes and certain characteristics ... -
Predictors of Leisure Reading Among Standard Five Pupils in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)This study examined the relationship between selected predictors and leisure reading amongst standard five pupils in Bungoma County Kenya. These predictors were: availability of print materials, pupils‟ interest, peer ...
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An Assessment of the Implementation of Peer Counseling Program in Secondary Schools of Gatundu South Division in Kiambu County
(Kenyatta University, 2012)Secondary school level is an important preparatory ground of human resource in the various professional. areas that are key in the development of the nation. However secondary school students face various challenges ... -
Behaviour modification techniques used by teachers to change maladaptive behaviours of secondary school students during games in Kimilili -Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-01)ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish how behavior modification techniques can be applied in handling maladaptive behaviors displayed by boys and girls in secondary schools during games and sports in ... -
Relationship between principals’ instructional leadership and students’ academic achievement in Kenya certificate of secondary education in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi Counties
(2017-11)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between principals’ instructional leadership and students‟ achievement in KCSE in Meru and Tharaka-Nithi Counties. The main objectives of this study were to; ... -
Factors affecting students’ acquisition of speaking skills in English among secondary schools in Turkana East District, Kenya
(2017-07)The purpose of the study was to identify the factors affecting the acquisition of speaking skills in English amongst secondary students in Turkana East District, Kenya. Teachers use Standard English for instruction yet the ... -
A study of the parents' attitudes towards their disabled children's education in Wundanyi Division in Taita/Taveta District
(Kenyatta University, 1987)In this report, the research presents the results of a study intended to find out the attitude of the parents of the disabled children towards the education of their disabled children in Wundanyi Division in Taita/Taveta ... -
Assessmentof Counselling Needs among High School Students in Nyamira Division, Nyamira District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005)The current study was carried out to explore and assess the counselling needs of high school students ill Nyamira Division, Nyamira District, Kenya. The chief aim was to classify the categories of problems that are faced ... -
Assesment of Guidance and Counseling Services in Kenyan Secondary Schools with Special Reference to Bureti District
(Kenyatta University, 2004)The study's intention was to find out the image of the provision of Guidance and Counseling Services in Kenyan Secondary Schools with special reference to Bureti District. Principally, the study assessed the prevailing ... -
An Investigation of Guidance and Counselling Services in Secondary Schools in Mathioya Division of Murang'a District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2002)The main purpose of this research project was to investigate guidance and counselling services secondary schools Mathioya Division of Murang'a District. It was investigated by looking into the following aspects. a. Who ... -
An Investigation of Guidance and Counselling Needs of Secondary School Students in Kasikeu Division, Makueni District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005-08)Modern technology and scientific discoveries have contributed to the current sophistication of behaviours our adolescents exhibit today. Understanding the biological, psychological, sociological and philosophical nature ... -
Influence of perceptual learning style preferences and self -efficacy on mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Nyamira North Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)This study was undertaken to find out how perceptual learning styles and self-efficacy influence mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Nyamira North sub-County. The research problem addressed in this ... -
Extent of drug and drug abuse in selected public boarding secondary schools in Kitui District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2005)A lot of research work and investigations have revealed the prevalence of drug abuse in most secondaryschools in Kenya. The vice is currently a topic that has continued to generate a lot of interest to the Government, ... -
A study of in school factors' contribution to primary school girls' drop out in Rumuruti Division, Laikipia District Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2007)The purpose of the study was to investigate the extent of in-school factors contribution to girls' drop out. Research findings have shown that, upper primary schoolgirls drop out of school more than any other school going ... -
A study of some of the factors affecting the level of group cohesiveness in secondary school science clubs in Machakos District.
(Kenyatta University, 1987)The success of a group a measured by its outcome is determined by how cohesive the group is in perusing its goals. The cohesiveness of a group is influenced by various group properties or processes and certain characteristics ... -
Predictors of Leisure Reading Among Standard Five Pupils in Bungoma County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)This study examined the relationship between selected predictors and leisure reading amongst standard five pupils in Bungoma County Kenya. These predictors were: availability of print materials, pupils‟ interest, peer ... -
A Comparative Study of the Occupational Aspirations of the Physically Handicapped Secondary School Students and the Actual Job Placement of these Graduates
(Kenyatta University, 1986)This study examines the occupational aspirations of the physically handicapped secondary school students and compares these aspirations with the actual job placement. It also examines possible social factors such as sex, ... -
A study of some factors contributing to poor KCSE examination results in Lamu district as perceived by students, teachers, and parents
(Kenyatta University, 2005)This study aimed at establishing some factors contributing to poor KCSE results in Lamu District as perceived by students, teachers and parents. -- Lamu District in coast Province consists of seven divisions. The district ... -
Insight and examination performance among secondary school students in Kimilili Sub-county Bungoma County
(2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between insight and students academic performance in public secondary schools in Bungoma County. The specific objectives of the study were: to investigate the ... -
An investigation of the extent of guidance and counseling programmes in some secondary Schools of Thika district, Kenya.
(2014-11-28)The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent of guidance and counseling programmes in some selected secondary schools in Juja Zone of Thika District. It also intended to find out the impact of counseling programmes ... -
An investigation into the barriers to effective implementation of the new integrated creative arts course, in selected teachers Training Colleges in Kenya
(2014-11-27)Since independence the education system in Kenya has undergone numerous changes and reforms: consequently Primary Teacher Education has witnessed a lot of restructuring as a result of reforms in primary education. In 2004 ...
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