School of Education: Recent submissions
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Perspectives on Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Processes and Indicators in Selected Public and Private Universities in Kenya: A Comparative Study
(Maseno University, 2012)The demand for university education in Kenya continues to increase amidst decreasing financial support to public universities from the government and establishment of new private universities. The expanding enrolments ... -
The Influence of Family Socio - Economic Status on Girl Student Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu East District, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2012)Family socio-economic status affects children's education. It has been noted that the girl child is performing poorly in Kisumu East District when compared to the boy child in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ... -
Assessment of Management Practices of Induction for Newly Appointed Teachers in Secondary Schools in Kisumu East and West Districts, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)In Kenya, induction for NATs in public secondary schools is based on the Teachers Service Commission Induction Guide. However the TSC Guide does not explain how NATs in public secondary schools should be inducted, the ... -
Effects of Cost-Sharing Policy on Science And Technology Education and Training in National Polytechnics in Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2011)Sessional paper No. 1 of 2005 states that without a working partnership on financing education, it will be hard to address the problems of inadequate access, inequity and low quality in education. The financing mechanisms ... -
Influence of Teachers’ Background and Perception of Smasse Program On Quality of Teaching Mathematics in Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Pre-service training is not adequate to last teachers for their entire career. Due to advancement in knowledge, technology and curriculum, teachers ought to update on teaching methodologies through in-service programs. ... -
Relationship between instructional resources and teacher effectiveness in early years education centres in Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Teacher effectiveness is a predictor of education quality. Research has established that teachers’ interaction with instructional resources and the environment contributes immensely to their effectiveness in the learning ... -
Moderating Role of Child Personality Factors on the Relation Between Parenting Style, Child Maltreatment and Behavior Problems in Bungoma County, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2020)Studies indicate that parenting style is associated with child maltreatment and behavior problems. Little is known about factors such as child personality that can affect this association and studies on the relationship ... -
Effects of Computer Based Learning Use on Academic Performance in Mathematics Among Learners with Physical Disabilities in Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Learners with special needs in education are of diverse categories and include those wttiT physical disabilities (PD). Among the PD are those with postures that make them strain when they stay in a given position for ... -
Moderators and Mediators in the Relationship Between Career Maturity and Career Decision of Secondary School Students in Kisumu City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Kisumu City offers a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors of the economy. This comes as a challenge to students who are in the process of making career decisions since they have numerous career opportunities ... -
Parental Involvement in The Assessment Process of Their Children with Special Needs at the Educational Assessment and Resource Centers in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Educational assessment of children with special needs involves identification, diagnosis, and intervention (referral and placement). Parental involvement in this process is important since parents do the initial ... -
Effectiveness of mantel-haenszel and logistic regression statistics in detecting differential item functioning under different conditions
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT Differential Item Functioning (DIF) is the different probability of responding to a test item by individuals with the same ability level, but from two different groups. The groups may be based on gender, race or ... -
Influence of Stuttering Effects On Educational Achievement Among Young Adolescent Learners Who Stutter in Primary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT It is axiomatic that a young person‘s experience of education should be coherent, continuous and progressive. This can be achieved when the syllabus content layering provides continuity and progression in ... -
Pragmatic Interpretation of Selected Political Utterances On Hate Speech In Kenya
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Perceived Influence of Participation In Non-Formal Curricular Activities on Secondary School Students’ Perception and Achievement in Physics in Vihiga County of Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)The school curriculum consists of formal, informal and non-formal dimensions. Formal dimension refers to official timetabled subjects such as Physics. Informal dimension is the school environment that influences a learner’s ... -
Perspectives on Relevance of Physics Teacher Education Programmes in Relation to Pedagogic Skills of Student Teachers in Public Universities in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Public Universities in Kenya are key players in the training of physics teachers through the Bachelor of Education (Science) programme. However, the training is in need of reforms due to changes in content, educational ... -
Influence of Internal Instructional Supervision On Teaching Effectiveness in English In Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Instructional supervision is key to effective teaching. Whereas emphasis has been put on external instructional supervision, less attention has been given to Internal Instructional Supervision (IIS), probably because its ... -
Cognitive Processing Effort of Financial Budget Jargon and Its Effect on Public Participation in Homa Bay County
(Maseno University, 2019)Comprehension of financial jargon and how people participate in budget hearing process ultimately enhances communication and participation. If people fail to process financial jargon, it would be difficult to create ... -
A Portrait of 2014 Fifa World Cup Television Football Commentary as Narrative
(Maseno University, 2019)The role of television in human endeavours has significantly heightened in the recent past. Lately, the media has assumed the role of the traditional story teller. Narratologists readily acknowledge the narrative qualities ... -
Influence of Institutional Inputs On the Quality of Secondary School Education in Migori County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)Institutional inputs are resources invested in the school system to enhance quality. In Kenya quality is measured primarily by performance in education but it can also be measured by availability, adequacy and utilization ...