Abstract/Overview Reflective practice is one of the concepts that the Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational Development, Eastern Africa values as essential for teacher learning and development. It is incorporated in the Certificate in Education Programmes that target practising primary teachers. Emphasis is given to journal writing as an approach to reflective practice. However, many teachers seem to find it challenging to sustain this approach. This was a small-scale study which ...
Abstract/Overview Academic writing is pertinent to postgraduate students because it is mandatory for them to write a research thesis as part of their degree programme. However, sometimes the theses that postgraduate students write do not communicate well or depict their professionalism. One of the problems these students face, as they write, is appropriate use of discourse markers. Discourse markers, when used appropriately, enhance coherence and signal the presence of particular relation...
Abstract: In this paper, we dive deep into the world of spacecraft propulsion, focusing specifically on the exciting realm of electric propulsion systems tailored for small satellites. Electric propulsion holds immense promise, offering a host of advantages over traditional chemical systems, including improved efficiency, reduced propellant consumption, and enhanced mission flexibility. Small satellites, with their compact nature, stand to gain substantially from the versatility and scalabili...
Abstract: Literature shows that many curriculum reforms in higher education institutions fail because curriculum change sponsors fail to identify and plan effectively and proactively to deal with barriers to curriculum change as well as to harness enablers. One such critical reason why curriculum change sponsors such as academic middle managers fail to adequately plan to effectively deal with challenges to curriculum change as well as to maximize on the opportunities provided by enablers to ...
Abstract: This study explored the concept of motivational strategies and how it applies to the teaching of primary school mathematics. A number of motivational theories were discussed in the study with regards to how primary school learners can be motivated to want to learn mathematics and such theories included the goal theory, achievement theory, the competency theory, the self-efficacy theory and the general interest theory among others. A number of motivational strategies were also discu...
In the sphere of technicalities in academic writing, syntax plays a huge crucial role in accomplishing technical documents. Syntax is concerned with the goal of producing a consistent, meaningful grammatical structure for the sentence. The participants in this study are the third - year Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English students from Gensantos Foundation College, Inc. enrolled in the first semester for the academic year 2023 – 2024. The method used in this study is facilita...
ABSTRACT The aimed of this study was to investigate on indiscipline behaviours and primary school pupils’ learning in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. To guide this study achieve its objectives, four hypotheses were formulated. Literature related to the variables under study were reviewed. Survey research design was adopted. A sample of 200 respondents was randomly sampled for the study. The modified Likert Scale questionnaire was the data collection instrument. Pear...
Abstract Internet of things which is abbreviated as IOT is referred to the interconnected devices under a network. Using IOT,various applications such as health monitoring and medical device integration can be achieved. In this paper, we will be using the concept of IOT along with a series of single board computers known as Raspberry Pi to monitor the temperature and heartbeat of the patient. In case of critical conditions, the doctor will be intimated by receiving an alert message. The docto...
ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effects of mobile phones utilization to the academic performances of students in Almeria National High School. There are 60 respondents compromising 10 randomly selected students from six sections in Grade 10. The researchers used survey method to gather information by giving questionnaires during their vacant time to avoid class disturbance. The data were statistically analyzed and descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage were consider...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of Guidance and counseling on academic performance of mentally challenged children in Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East District Kenya. The specific objective of the study were to investigate the impact of guidance and counseling on academic performance of learners with mental retardation children; identify the methods of counseling that are effective on mentally retarded children; and identify the causes of mental retardation ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the causes of primary school drop out. Specific Objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between poverty and primary school drop out, Determine the school factors that lead to primary school drop out, Detennine the relationship between attitudes and primary school drop out, Investigate the relationship between cultural practices and school drop out, Determine the relationship between indiscipline and primary school drop ...
ABSTRACT When the NARC government in Kenya assumed power at the beginning of 2003, after handing KANU a resounding defeat, it did make its pre~election pledge of Free Primary Education (FPE) a reality. This resulted in increased enrolment at basic education level with the numbers rising from 5.9 million pupils to 7.2 million by end of 2003. Though the move was applauded by many, key issues that seemed to reverse these gains is taking root in the zone, where children are abandoning school at w...
ABSTRACT This research is about the effect of absenteeism on academic performance. It was guided by three objectives; To find the attitudes of learners towards academics in Bungoma west sub county Kenya. To find out the methods used for the retention of primary schools learners in Bungoma west Sub County To identify the role of teachers in children’s performance in Bungoma west sub county. Purposive and stratified sampling was used to select a population of 40 respondents to represent a po...
STRACT This research aimed at finding out how Socio Economic challenges in child rearing have affected child academic performance. The researcher wished to find out the importance of teaching learning materials to the child and how an E.C.D.E teacher had a great impact on the development and performance of the child. Stratified sampling and random sampling techniques were used in this research so that each individual was given the same chance of being included in the sample. The instrument fo...