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The role of drama in the development of communicative competence among primary school pupils in Nakuru Municipality, Kenya
(2014)Drama as a co-curricular activity is encouraged in schools since it isconsidered a valuabletool in encouraging development of communicativecompetence. Participation in drama is believed to enable one communicate effectively. ... -
The role of geography as a subject in preparing learners for career paths: a study of secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Subject choice marks the beginning of a learner’s career path because most learners choose the subject based on their passion and interest. This study sought to identify career aspirations of secondary school students who ... -
The role of pictures in teaching English composition writing in upper primary school in Emuhaya Subcounty, Vihiga County, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2016-02)Instruction using a variety of learning resources has been heralded as a most promising activity that can engage students into academic language and literacy skills. However, research on picture based instruction in ... -
The role social studies in the political socialization of the Kenyan primary school leaver 1978-1980
(2012-06-05)The problem; We sought an answer to the question. Are our primary school leavers politically socialized? The hypothesis is primary school leavers are politically socialized. Method; a random sample of fifty primary ... -
Schooling Challenges and Coping Mechanisms Adapted By Student -Mothers in Secondary Schools in Nyando District, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2011)Teenagepregnancy is a global challenge as it is a major contributor to school drop-out among girls. Permanent expulsion was initially used to help curb teenage pregnancy, but this proved ineffectiveand also unfair to the ... -
Schooling challenges and coping mechanisms adapted by student-mothers in secondary schools in Nyando District, Kenya
(2012-03-29)Teenage pregnancy is a global challenge as it is a major contributor to school drop-out among girls. Permanent expulsion was initially used to help curb teenage pregnancy, but this proved ineffective and also unfair to the ... -
Secondary school art teachers' and administrators' viewpoits on the role of art education ; a study of Central and Nairobi Provinces, Kenya
(2011-12-01)The purpose of this study was to investigate what Kenyan art teachers and secondary school administrators propose as the appropriate role of art education. It also sought to compare their viewpoints by finding out the ... -
Selection and use of instructional resources in English language teaching in selected public secondary schools in Nairobi Province
(2012-03-29)Research in language teaching has shown that there is a relationship between the use of resources in teaching of English language and the learners' ability to perform using the language. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Selection and utilisation of instructional resouces by teachers of English in selected secondary schools in Murang'a district, Kenya
(2012-02-07)Instructional resources are some of the most important tools at the teacher's disposal in the process of achieving set objectives of teaching any subject in the curriculum, English language inclusive. In spite of their ... -
Socio-Cultural Influences on Interpretation of Instructional Materials for Japanese as a Foreign Language: A Case of Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Foreign language instruction is most effective when it takes place through meaningful, motivating, and interactive activities of cognitive and socio-cultural nature. Foreign languages instructional materials are generally ... -
Socio-economic and institutional determinants of access and participation to alternative primary schools in Mathare Constituency Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Despite introduction of Free Primary Education in Kenya to aid access to primary education, studies reveal that majority of children from poor backgrounds are out of school. Consequently, Alternative primary schools have ... -
Socio-Economic Factors Supporting Learning of Pupils with Learning Difficulties in Primary Schools' Class Five in Kasarani Division Nairobi, Kenya
(2012-03-29)The study was to specifically find out socio-economic factors supporting pupils with learning difficulties (Ld) in primary schools class five in Kasarani Division. The objective of this study was to establish parents' level ... -
Sources of students’ errors and misconceptions in algebra and influence of classroom practice remediation in secondary schools Machakos Sub-County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-07)This study sought to examine the various errors and misconception committed by students in algebra with the view to exposing the nature and origin of the errors and misconceptions in secondary schools in Machakos district. ... -
Strategies and Media for Teaching and Learning Oral Literature in Kenya: A Study
(Kenyatta University, 1987)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the strategies and Media teachers and students used in teaching and learning Oral literature in selected secondary schools in Nakuru District with the view to determining ... -
Strategies employed in teaching the integrated english and their influence on performance among secondary schools in Kenyenya, Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)The purpose of this study was to examine the teaching strategies in teaching the Integrated English and their influence on learner performance in secondary schools in Kenyenya Sub-county, Kisii County and their influence ... -
Strategies of teaching and learning English vocabulary used in writing composition by standard seven learners in public primary school in Thika sub county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The knowledge of vocabulary is the single most important component of any language course. The purpose of this research study is to investigate and document the strategies of teaching vocabulary, examine the extent to ... -
Strategies used in Teaching Oral Skills in the English Language and their Effect on Pupils’ Performance in Lower Primary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The purpose of this study was to examine the teaching strategies used in teaching oral skills in English language and their effects on pupils performance among lower primary school pupils. Specifically the study was guided ... -
Strategies used in the teaching of intergrated English course in selected secondary schools of Bungoma West District, Kenya
(2012-03-29)The teaching of English in Kenyan secondary schools has undergone various changes in the last few years in an attempt to improve quality in language education. The current secondary school syllabus is as a result of the ... -
Student and Teacher Perceptions of Factors Influencing Students’ Performance in KCSE Mathematics in Tana River County, Kenya.
(2014-02-24)Students’ performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mathematics in secondary schools has been poor for many years in Kenya, particularly in Tana River County. Despite the various attempts by the ... -
Students' algebraic skills in calculating reacting masses in chemical equations: a case of public secondary schools in Nyandarua County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)The performance of students in chemistry at the KCSE level has for many years remained a matter of national concern. The purpose of this study was to investigate relationship between secondary school students' algebraic ...