School of Education: Recent submissions
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Perceptions of teachers on influence of motivational strategies used by career teachers on students’ choice of Computer studies in secondary schools in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Computer Studies (CS) was introduced in secondary school curriculum for students to acquire computer literacy targeting vision 2030. However, only few students enroll for CS. In Kisumu County, enrolment of students for CS ... -
Influence of parental Socio-Economic status on pupils’ academic achievement in public primary schools in Kisumu West Sub County, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2018)Although the government provides trained teachers and free primary education funds to each pupil in public schools, disparities have continued to exist in academic performance in each school. Academic achievement of pupils ... -
Factors affecting perceptions of selected stakeholders on educational accessibility of learners with Autism spectrum disorders in Mombasa county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a neurological disorder that affects their social, behavioral, cognitive, verbal, and nonverbal functioning. These children have a right to access education like other ... -
Impact of Kenya sign language on written English grammar among learners who are deaf in upper primary classes in Nakuru region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Performance of English in KCPE examination by Deaf learners showed a trend of low scores as compared to their hearing counterparts in Nakuru Region. For four consecutive years; 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 English mean scores ... -
Factors determining school dropout of learners with Special needs in regular primary schools in Mbooni East sub County, Makueni county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Education for All (EFA) is the current call by the government to ensure that all members of the society access education without discrimination regardless of their special needs. According to UNESCO schools should ... -
Influence of educational funding on students retention and dropout in public secondary schools in Seme sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)The Government of Kenya has initiated a number of education fundings namely Free Day Secondary Education Fund, Constituency Development Fund and District Education Board Bursary in secondary schools in an attempt to promote ... -
Selected factors determining deaf learners’ performance in social studies in primary schools for the deaf in lower Eastern region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Social studies (SS) is one of the compulsory subjects offered and examined at the primary school curriculum in Kenya. It consists of three subjects, History, Geography and Civics. Reports from Kenya National Examination ... -
Perceptions of selected stakeholders on educational accessibility of learners with autism spectrum disorders in Mombasa county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a neurological disorder that affects their social, behavioral, cognitive, verbal, and nonverbal functioning. These children have a right to access education ... -
The relationship between developmental Capacitation, peer pressure and sexual risk taking behavior among secondary school adolescents in Kisumu municipality, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Sexual risk taking behavior among adolescents remains an area of interest due to its potential detrimental consequences. Researchers have pointed out that impulsivity and sensation seeking are possible expediters of ... -
Analysis on returns to levels of education and challenges faced by the urban self employed in Kisii county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)The self-employment sector provides an avenue for workers to earn a living. The returns to the self-employed remains unexplained. Studies in Britain, United States of America, Tunisia Tanzania, Ghana and Tanzania among ... -
Preferences of students and teachers on HIV & aids intervention promotion strategies in secondary schools of Emuhaya sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Emuhaya Subcounty has an HIV prevalence rate of 7.4% whereas Vihiga County and national prevalence are at 4.7% and 6% respectively. The youth aged 15 to 24 years especially the female are the most vulnerable. ... -
Implementation of games programs and its contribution to Students’ academic achievement in secondary schools in Rongo Sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT: Implementation of games varies from one school to another due to the varied support given based on its effects on learners academic achievement. Studies with varying results on the relationship between games and ... -
Influence of free primary education policy on internal efficiency of public primary schools in Emuhaya Sub county, Kenya
(2017)ABSTRACT: Globally, countries have made major strides in education in increasing enrolment to achieve Universal Primary Education. In Kenya, the Government reintroduced FPE in 2003 to enhance access, retention, participation, ... -
Influence of selected factors on job satisfaction among teachers in private secondary schools in Kasarani Sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Job satisfaction is an important factor in work places in all professions. Studies around the world, Kenya inclusive have revealed that work environment, salary, promotion, supervision and recognition account ... -
Factors influencing women participation in the management of public primary school education in Rongo sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT: Participation of women in the management of public primary school education in Kenya has been noted to be elusive despite numerous calls for affirmative action to enhance women participation in the education ... -
Perceptions on the role of guidance and Counseling in addressing girl child sexual abuse In public primary schools in Suba and Mbita sub counties, Kenya
(2017)ABSTRACT: In Kenya, up to 31.9% of girls have experienced sexual abuse. Reports from Suba Child Help Line indicate that in 2015 alone, they handled 1,251 cases of child abuse and of these, 651 (52%) were girl- child ... -
Attitude of teachers and students towards teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary schools in Kisii Central sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)ABSTRACT: Attitude plays a critical role in the teaching and learning situation as it determines the level of achievement. It has a substantial influence on Mathematics instruction and learning outcomes. In Kisii Central ... -
Evaluation of utilization of community support grants for early childhood development centres in Siaya sub county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)ABSTRACT: In order to support the Early Childhood education subsector, the Kenya government initiated Community Support Grant (CSG) in 2006 to enhance access, equity and quality services. However, a ministry of education ... -
Factors influencing information communication and technology integration in teaching and learning of geography in secondary schools in Rachuonyo south Sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are essential aspect of teaching and learning because their use impact positively on students’ achievements. However in Rachuonyo South Sub- County secondary ... -
Projection of optimal allocation of educational Resources in primary and secondary schools in Kenya During the period 2013-2030
(Maseno University, 2017)ABSTRACT Rapid population growth and the commitment of Kenya government to offer free and compulsory basic education have greatly increased the demand for education in Kenya. Studies indicate that non-enrolment still ...