Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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An Investigation of Practices, Resources, and Challenges in Mathematical Word Problem Solving among Swahili-speaking African High School Bi-/Multilingual Students in the United States
(Syracuse University, 2011)In this study, I examined the practices, resources, and challenges in mathematics word problem solving (MWPS) among the Africa Swahili-speaking refugee high school students in the United States. Specifically, I investigated ... -
Perceptions of Relationship between School-Based Management, Program quality and Student Achievement
(University of Alberta, 1997)Many claims are made for the burgeoning phenomenon of schwl-based management. In this study , perceptions held by principais and school dismct administrators of relationships between school-based management, the quality ... -
Cooperative Education in Physical Education: An Exploratory Study of Students' Perceptions of Co-op Experiences
(University of Alberta, 1999)The nature of today's workplace is one of rapid and dramatic changes. Traditional workplace environments require those entering a field to possess skills and competencies that are not currently being taught in many ... -
Distribution of the water hyacinth [eichhornia crassipes (mart.) Solms.], its carpet Characteristics, some of its diseases and Pests in the winam gulf of Lake Victoria
(Maseno University, 2002)The occurrence of the Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes [Mart.] Solms) in the Winam gulfhas created numerous negative attributes that make its control an urgent priority. Little has been reported about its carpet ... -
An assessment of university English language teacher Education in the light of classroom needs: a case study Of Maseno university
(Maseno University, 2002)This qualitative hybrid study was\ motivated by the frequent and persistent complaints that the standard of expression of the Kenyan Secondary School leaver has continued to decline over the past several years. The study ... -
Semantic Memory and Language in Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
(University of Alberta, 1999)Dementia of the Alzheimer Type (DAT) is a degenerative, terminal illness that has a devastating effect not only on the individual, but also on their family and friends. Current research seems to indicate that neuropsychological ... -
An assessment of in-service education and training Needs of primary school agriculture teachers in Kenya
(Maseno University college(Moi University), 1999)Recent years have witnessed a growing inclination in developing countries towards the diversification of the primary school curriculum. Pre-vocational subjects have been added to the traditional academic curriculum so ... -
Environmental impact of rainfall variability In semi-arid areas: a case study of Baringo District, Kenya
(Maseno University college(Moi University), 1999)Studies in climatology have revealed that the weather patterns of the world have become very variable during the last half of the twentieth century. The causes of the variability have identified as sunspot activity, ... -
The nature, causes and participation in traditional Oathing. The case of the Akamba in Mwala parish, Machakos diocese- Kenya
(The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (C.U.E.A.), 2003)The prevalence of traditional oathing in Mwala Parish prompted the researcher to undertake the study. There are conflicts between the traditional oathing and Christianity. Some of the Akarnba see traditional oath as an ... -
Study of dissipation and degradation of malathion and Dimethoate from the soil and the pea plant (pisum sativum) Using a radioisotope tracer technique
(Maseno University College (Moi University), 1999)The dissipation and degradation of 14C-malathion {S-l, 2- bis (ethoxy carbonyl) ethyl 0, 0- dimethyl phosphorodithioate} and T'Csdimethoate {O, O-dimethyl S-methyl carbamoyl methyl phosphorodithioate} from the soil and ... -
The Child's Right to an Education for Open-Mindedness: A Moral and Legal Theory of Materials Access and Selection In Educational Curricula
(University of Alberta, 1999)This research arises out of the belief that curricular materials selection does not adequately align with children's educational rights. I defend the position that the child's interest in an education for open-mindedness, ... -
Doctrine of materialism, with reference to selected African conceptions of reality
(Maseno University, 2002)Materialism greatly influences paradigms of development in the world today. Yet, as an answer to the question of whether or not reality is a single substance or force, is less understood. Consequently, there is a need ... -
The Influence of Administrator's Values In Teacher Selection
(University of Alberta, 1999)This study examined the influence administrators' values have on their selection of certificated teaching personnel. It was a qualitative study consisting of interviews, observations and document analysis to gather data ... -
Structure and performance of fish Markets in the Lake Victoria region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2002)This study investigates the structure and performance of fish markets in Kenya's Lake Victoria region. The primary data used to analyse the market structure is based on a multistage survey of 465 respondents in Busia, ... -
Farmer-led soil conservation initiative in a developing Country setting: the case of the claveria land care Association in claveria, misamis oriental, Philippines
(Michigan State University, 2002)In the middle of 1996, a group of 20 fanners in Claveria, Misamis Oriental, formed an organization called the Claveria Land Care Association (CLCA) under the support and patronage of the International Centre for Research ... -
Fertility dynamics and its relationship to Child survival in Siaya district -Kenya
(University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1997)Qualitative and quantitative data gathered in a survey of 340 women from Siaya in Kenya demonstrate that high fertility in the district is a rational response to the prevalent traditional socio-cultural system which ... -
Gender difference and academic achievement In music among form four students in Kenya 1991-1995
(University of Pretoria, 1999)The purpose of this study was to compare academic achievement in Music between boys and girls at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) level in order \ to find out whether there is gender difference. ... -
Compact operators on sequence and function spaces: Characterisations and duality results
(Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoer Onderwys., 1999)Since the early seventies numerous papers appeared in which the authors considered the question "For which Banach spaces X and Y is the space K(X, Y) of compact linear operators uncomplemented in the space L(X, Y) of ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING INFANT SURVIVAL IN HARGEISA DISTRICT, MAROODI
(2018-11)Infant survival refers to a state of continuing to live or exist within the first year of life despite the difficult conditions, such as unhygienic conditions and infant complications. One of the significant indicators of ... -
Local organizations for sustainable development: The political environment of community-based organizations in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2003)The experience with the quest to realize sustainable development, especially at the local level, has left a disappointing legacy for the majority of African countries. The adoption of development from below paradigm in ...