School of Education: Recent submissions
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Challenges of implementing of history and government curriculum in secondary schools in Ugenya district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)Implementation of History and Government curriculum in many secondary schools in Kenya is perceived as one of the easiest things to do and so schools consider the subject as a booster to their overall academic mean score ... -
Influence of forgone earnings on primary to secondary education transition in Mbita sub-county, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2018)Free Secondary Education policy was introduced in Kenya in 2008 with an aim of making secondary education affordable so as to enhance access, transition, retention and student academic performance. However this has not ... -
Selected factors influencing academic performance in constituency development fund built secondary schools in Rachuonyo South sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)It is presumed that Kenya Certificate of Primary Examination and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination results are mainly used to determine who can move to higher education. Students therefore, stand to lose or gain ... -
School administrators’ contribution to students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Emuhaya and Vihiga sub-counties, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Studies have revealed that school administrators contribute to students’ academic performance by enhancing instructional supervision, teacher motivation, teaching /learning resources and physical facilities. Notwithstanding ... -
Adolescents’ dating and academic achievement among pupils in public primary schools in Rachuonyo North subcounty, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Reports from Homa Bay County Education Office (HCEO) indicated that out of its five sub-counties(Rachuonyo North and South, Homa Bay, Ndhiwa and Mbita), K.C.P.E grades for Rachuonyo North sub-county (RNSC) continued to be ... -
Teaching and learning of English reading comprehension: implications on academic achievement of deaf students in secondary schools in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Information systems are created to enable organizations utilize technologies to gather and use information for effective management. Ministry of Education Science and technology (MOEST) is committed to the implementation ... -
Influence of pedagogical styles on students’ academic achievement in Kiswahili in secondary schools in Kakamega North sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Academic achievement is a function of many variables, including pedagogical styles. However, pedagogical styles elicit a lot of controversy in research. Their influence on academic achievement, including in Kiswahili, ... -
Contribution of selected stakeholders to educational resources and academic performance of girls in public girls secondary schools in Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)The government of Kenya in partnership with religious sponsors and parents provide financial, human and physical resources to enhance education of girls and boys in schools. However with all these measures in place, girls’ ... -
Teachers’ perspectives on the influence of learning environment on drop-out of learners with low vision in regular primary schools in Vihiga county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)The Government of Kenya in collaboration with Non-Governmental Organizations play a vital role in promoting inclusive education in Kenya yet 158 (30.2%) learners with low vision dropped out of regular primary schools in ... -
Relationship between students’ perception of biology learning environment and their achievement, motivation and attitude in co-educational secondary schools, in Siaya county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Information systems are created to enable organizations utilize technologies to gather and use information for effective management. Ministry of Education Science and technology (MOEST) is committed to the implementation ... -
Impact of selected factors on education management information systems outcomes in the counties of Nyanza region, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2014)Information systems are created to enable organizations utilize technologies to gather and use information for effective management. Ministry of Education Science and technology (MOEST) is committed to the implementation ... -
Relationship between teacher work-place conditions and teacher transfer intention in public secondary schools in Mbita and Suba sub-counties, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Teacher transfer intention threatens staffing. In USA, between 2001 and 2010, teacher transfer requests were at an average of 13%, 19% in Lesotho and 3.1% in Kenya. In Mbita and Suba Sub-counties public secondary schools, ... -
Effect of selected factors on enrolment of Maasai girls in boarding secondary schools in Transmara Sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Globally countries have sought to enhance education of the girl child through various practices. Kenya’s Gender Policy in Education of 2007 reiterated the government’s committment to establish girls’ boarding secondary ... -
Influence of free secondary education policy access, transition and student academic performance in Mbita and Suba sub-counties,Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Free Secondary Education (FSE) policy was introduced in Kenya in 2008 with an aim of making secondary education affordable to enhance access, transition and student academic performance. The influence seem to have been low ... -
Teachers’ perception of challenging behaviour among learners with Autism and its influence on choice of management strategies in primary schools in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Teachers working with learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) often feel ill prepared to manage challenging behaviours presented by them. Quite often, when they are faced with cases of challenging behaviour, they ... -
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 ... -
A study of selected determinants of achievement in English functional writing skills among secondary school students in West Pokot county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Functional writing is a pragmatic use of language for social and personal expression. It is a universal communication tool that determines achievement of students‟ lifelong goals. Teacher factors, resources, attitudes and ... -
Influence of principals’ leadership styles on students’ academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Awendo sub - county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Studies conducted in USA, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Uganda, central region of Kenya and some counties in Nyanza region have revealed that principals’ leadership styles influence performance in schools, for instance, ... -
Perceptions on challenges faced by principals in enhancing student academic achievement in Secondary school education in Kisumu East sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Principals of schools are charged with responsibility of promoting student academic achievement through organization and management of curriculum in schools. There are circumstances which hinder principals from fulfilling ... -
Selected challenges and strategies for principals in the Provision of quality secondary school education in Emuhaya sub- county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Studies worldwide have revealed that school principals are charged with the responsibility of providing quality education. However, due to certain challenges, the quality falls below the expectation. The government has put ...