School of Education: Recent submissions
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A study of the predictive validity of the Kenya certificate of primary education examination: application of hierarchical linear models
(University of British Columbia, 1993)Description Public examinations have been used in Kenya for decades as selection instruments for further education and training. The Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination (KCPE) is the first of such selection ... -
EFFECT OF SAMPLE SIZE, ABILITY DISTRIBUTION AND TEST LENGTH ON DETECTION OF DIFFERENTIAL ITEM FUNCTIONING USING MANTEL-HAENSZEL STATISTIC
(2017-05-05)Differential Item Functioning (DIF) is a statistical method that determines if test measurements distinguish abilities by comparing two sub-population outcomes on an item. The Mantel-Haenszel (MH) statistic provides an ... -
MEDIATING ROLE OF MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FINANCIAL MOTIVATION AND POVERTY AMONG MICRO ENTERPRISE OWNERS IN HOMA-BAY SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.
(2016-12-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of Management Practices in the relationship between Financial Motivation and Poverty among Micro Enterprise Owners (MEOs) in Homa-Bay Sub County, Kenya. ... -
Relationship Between Learning Setting, Ability And Achievement In Mathematics Among Male Secondary School Students In Kisumu County, Kenya
(2020-03-04)Abstract: Learning settings can be established using students of different ability levels namely; high ability, medium ability and low ability. The learning settings may have students of similar or mixed ability and this ... -
Relationships between drivers and results of performance in the Kenyan hotel industry
(2012)Better understanding of performance measurement and relationships between the key elements of drivers and result is a must for hotels aspiring to be and remain successful. This paper reports the use of Structural Equation ... -
Psychosocial factors influencing breastfeeding Behaviour of mothers attending home-based clinics in the Western Kenya
(2012)Optimal breastfeeding is a crucial decision with lifelong health implications The practice of this behaviour provides numerous benefits over other methods of infant feeding (Arifeen et al., 2001 & Black et al., 2008). This ... -
Minimizing Teacher Transfer Requests: A Study of Suba District Secondary Schools, Kenya.
(Academic Journals, 2012-02)Teacher transfer requests interfere with the stability and continuity of teaching thereby causing low student performance. The purpose of the study was to investigate how teacher transfer requests can be minimized. The ... -
Assessing predictive power of psychosocial factors on breastfeeding behavior of mothers attending postnatal clinics in Western Kenya
(SAGE Publications, 2012-08)This cross-sectional study aimed at determining predictive power of psychosocial factors influencing breastfeeding behavior of breastfeeding mothers. The study was conducted from April to August 2010 in Kakamega Central ... -
Sexual risk-taking behaviours among youth in secondary schools in Bondo district, Kenya
(2013)Sexual intercourse is the highest mode of HIV/AIDS transmission among youth who become sexually active as early as at 13 years. There is a concern that vulnerability to sexual risk-taking behavior varies across groups of ... -
Assessors, School Support and Teaching Practice at the University of Nairobi Kenya: Addressing Teacher Professional Competence
(2017)Supporting and mentoring teacher trainee competence during teaching practice forms an indispensable part of professional and personal development. A positive interaction between university assessors, secondary school ... -
Guidance and Counselling Techniques and Students’ Sexual Behavior in Secondary Schools near Fish-landing Beaches
(2018-07-23)Aim: To establish the relationship between guidance and counselling techniques and students’ sexual behavior among students near fish-landing beaches of Lake Victoria in Kisumu East district, Kisumu County, Kenya. Sample: ... -
Parenting style and maltreatment of Kenyan children in middle childhood
(2019)Parents have a lasting impact on their children’s growth and development. While child safe-guarding has been linked to healthy development, child maltreatment has been associated with negative long term consequences including ... -
Effectiveness of Mantel-Haenszel And Logistic Regression Statistics in Detecting Differential Item Functioning Under Different Conditions of Sample Size, Ability Distribution …
(2019)Abstract Differential Item Functioning (DIF) is a statistical method that determines if test measurements distinguish abilities by comparing two sub-population outcomes on an item. The Mantel-Haenszel (MH) and Logistic ... -
Evaluation Of Objectives Of Physics Teacher Education In Relation To Pedagogic Skills Of Student Teachers In Public Universities In Kenya
(2018-08-08)Evaluation of the B.Ed (Science) program in public universities has focused on content and little has been reported on the improvements made on objectives of the training programs. Moreover, each university develops its ... -
ALIGNMENT BETWEEN TEACHING AND LEARNING STYLES IN KISWAHILI LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS IN KENYA
(2015-10-10)Traditional teaching methods are predominant in many African classrooms. These methods are always teacher dominated ignoring the diversity of learners. Research indicates that when students are instructed in a way that ... -
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS OF ACADEMICS & RESEARCH
(2020-01-19)Competencies for integrating ICT in the teaching refer to knowledge and skills about ICT. UNESCO looks at competence in terms of understanding how ICT is used and what value it adds in teaching. Studies suggest the success ... -
Conditions for implementation of the science curriculum in early childhood development and education centres in Kenya
(SAGE Publications, 2008-11)Cognitive development and teaching have highlighted the importance of learning based on the relationship among individuals and the learning environment. Teaching and learning of science in early childhood development and ... -
Teachers' Experiences of the Probation Period of Teaching in Kenya: implications for teacher induction policies and programmes
(Taylor & Francis, 2003-09-01)The probation period for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) in Kenya has hardly been studied. Universities have produced thousands of teachers, but it is not clear as to their experiences in schools. This study examines the ... -
Attitudes of teachers and students towards art and design curriculum: Implications for vocational education in Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2009-10-30)Art and Design Curriculum taught in secondary schools in Kenya is intended not only to prepare learners for a vocation in Art and Design industry but also to complement literacy, scientific and factual subjects by awakening ... -
School based factors influencing implementation of early childhood development and education curriculum
(Educational Research, 2010)Conditions of learning are crucial in determining quality of education. There are real concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the quality of education in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) centers in Emuhaya ...