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Decentralization of education: the experience of Kenyan secondary schools
(2011)Kenya has undertaken several educational reforms since independence in 1963. Several committees, commissions and task forces have been set up over the years with the mandate to make suitable ... -
Determinants of Delegation of Duties and Responsibilities in the Administration of Secondary Schools in Mbeere South Sub-County, Embu County, Kenya 1
(Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2019)Delegation of tasks to the subordinates is an important activity in the administration of schools. It helps the principal in running the institution effectively though it may affect the subordinates negatively depending ... -
Determinants of girls’ performance in science, mathematics and technology subjects in public secondary schools in Kenya
(International Journal of Educational Administration and Policy Studies, 2013-07)There has been incessant low academic performance in Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT) subjects especially among girls at form four level in Kitui Central District over the years. The aim of this study was to ... -
Development of Language Materials for National Development: A language Management Perspective
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2013-07)Learning resources need to be revised periodically to reflect the changing socio-cultural, economic, political and technological realities in the society. The current Primary English Syllabus was revised in 2002. Yet, ... -
A Dialectical Justification of Inclusion of Ignorance in the Definition of Education
(2014)This paper entertains the notion that without their opposites, things, and by extension, human thought would not exist. Without its opposite aspect, each thing or thought loses the condition for its existence. Without life, ... -
A Dialectical Justification of Inclusion of Ignorance in the Definition of Education
(Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2014)This paper entertains the notion that without their opposites, things, and by extension, human thought would not exist. Without its opposite aspect, each thing or thought loses the condition for its existence. Without life, ... -
The dilemma of career choice: a case study of Kenyan secondary school students
(Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, 2012)The purpose of this study was to investigate the variables that influence career choice among secondary school students in Kenya. The study was guided by two objectives: to determine the influence of peer groups on ... -
Do Kenyan University STEM Graduates Possess Employable Skills for the Job Market?
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2021)Economic growth world over is based on the supply and availability of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics graduates due to their desired skills. However, a major concern in ... -
Econstructionist Analysis On the Relevance of Secondary School Curriculum Content in Promoting National Cohesion Among Students in Machakos Town Sub-County, Kenya
(2015)Education is the primary means of promoting national cohesion, international cooperation as well as socio-economic development. Through school curriculum, education enables a country to achieve its needs and aspirations. ... -
The effect of academic advising on academic performance of university students in Kenyan universities
(International Association of African Researchers, 2011)Although academic advising in Kenyan universities exists, no research has been done to find out how it impacts on students’ educational and career goals. This research aimed at establishing the effect of academic advising ... -
The Effect of Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach on Scientific Creativity of Secondary School Physics Students in Kitui County, Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2021-03)The present study was prompted by the consistent posting of dismal performance in Physics in Kenya in general and Kitui County in particular as shown by the annual KNEC reports on KCSE performance for the period 2014-2019. ... -
THE EFFECT OF INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE TEACHING APPROACH ON SELFCONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS STUDENTS IN KITUI COUNTY, KENYA
(African Journal of Education and Practice, 2021)Purpose: The study sought to investigate the effect of Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach on learners’ self-concept of secondary school physics students in Kitui County, Kenya. Methodology: The study adapted Quasi ... -
The Effect of Inter-tribal Post Election Violence Conflict Trauma on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Mt. Elgon District, Kenya
(International Association of African Researchers, 2011)Inter-tribal conflict in Kenya has persisted for a long time and intensifies during elections. The inter-tribal conflict in 2007-2008 in Mt. Elgon District was apparently over land dispute between the Soy and Ndorobo clans ... -
The Effect of School Governance on the Prevalence of KCSE Examination Cheating in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya
(Scholars Middle East Publishers, 2017)The purpose of this paper is to highlight on the effect of school governance on the prevalence of KCSE examination cheating in public and private secondary schools in Kisii County of Kenya. The study employed ex post facto ... -
THE EFFECT OF THE MATHEMATICAL SKILLS ACQUIRED IN WOODWORK ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS
(2011)Economic status of students, gender and family size have been found to affect students’ achievement in mathematics. However, there seems to be limited research on the effects of knowledge and ... -
Effectiveness of Coping Training Programme in Enhancing Psychosocial Adjustment for Persons Living with HIV/AIDs in Nakuru North District, Kenya
(2012-02-02)This was an experimental study which assessed the effectiveness of a coping training programme in enhancing psychosocial adjustment among persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Nakuru North Distrct, Kenya. A sample of 60 ... -
Effectiveness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Programmes Offered in Kenyan Universities
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2020)The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs offered in Kenyan universities. The study sought to answer questions about the adequacy of STEM ... -
Effects Of Mastery Learning Strategy On Changing The Attitude Of The Students Towards Mathematics Among Secondary School Students In Machakos County, Kenya
(MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY: THEME PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISRUPTIVE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, 2022-10)Mathematics is considered as a vital subject that supports the development of critical and logical thinking. It provides effective power to analyze, describe and understand the sciences hence fundamental subject in ... -
Effects Of Principals’ Professional Development Practices On Teachers’ Job Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Kathiani Sub-County
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2022-01)Professional development aims to train teachers after completing pre-service studies, by continuously developing knowledge and skills of teachers. Professional development practices help in grooming teachers for ... -
EFFECTS OF PRINCIPALS’ SUPERVISION PRACTICES ON TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KATHIANI SUB-COUNTY
(Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science & English Language, 2022-02)Supervision is the process of administration which involves the push to manage everyday activities of people working in the school system. Principals facilitate the implementation of the various sets of instructional ...