Education and Research Research Papers/Topics

The Relationship Between Staff Motivation And Students’ Performance In Selected Secondary Schools In Lira Municipality

ABSTRACT The study carried out in the selected schools in lira municipality was meant to primarily analyze the relationship between staff motivation and students ‘performance; the specific objectives of the study. Meanwhile also to find out the level of performance of students and to establish the forms of staff motivation in place in the selected Schools in Lira Municipality. The data was collected through two sources; primary and secondary datas that facilitated the attainment of this rep...

Teacher Attitudes On Academic Performance Of Students In Chemistry In Carissa District, North Eastern Province Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the attitudes of teachers in relation to student's performance in chemistry in KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education) in the selecte!I secondary schools ot~ Garissa district, north eastern province, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the relationship between teacher experience and students' performance in chemistry, to investigate the relationship between teacher qualifications and student performance in...

Motivation And Academic Performance Of Students In Schools In Makueni District In Kenya

ABSTRACT The study set out to determine the relationship between motivation and academic performance of students of St John's Malivani, in Makueni district Kenya. A number of schools were motivating their teachers and students to stimulate the performance in national examinations. Despite this, the performance of some schools in national examination were extremely very poor. The research question was on the characteristics / personal information of the teachers, subjects taught grade attaine...

Effects Of Parental Involvement In Pupils Performance Koilot Zone Nandi East District Kenya

ABSTRACT The critical issue addressed is the effects of parental involvement in performance amongst school children in Koilot Zone. The researcher will find out how it has impacted on the performance of pupils. The study will target 50% of the fourteen schools in the Zone using purposeful random sampling. Elements of parenting are many because of the role they play as mentors in a child's life. The target population will be all headteachers of selected schools and fiver parents from each of ...

Attitudes Of Biology Teachers Towards The Teacidng Learning Process In The Secondary Schools Of Ny Amaiy A Division, Ny Amira District Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes ot Otology teachers towards the teaching- iearning process in seiected :Secondary schoois of Nyamaiya Division. Nyamira District Kenya The objectives of the study were; to determine the roie of teachers; attitudes on the teachingiearning process. to whether teaching attitudes affecting negativeiy the teaching- ieaming process. and to investigate whether the teaching competencies affect the teaching- iearning process. The meth...

Impact Of Guidance And Counseling On Academic Performance Of Students In Selected Schools In Kiambu District, Kenya

ABSTRACT With current socio-technological changes and educational demands, Counseling is becoming a major area of concern for in-schools youths. Jhe large number of students in schools, limited number of trained teacher counselors, heavy work load, socio-economic and technological changes all put pressure on the teachers, students, parents and society. No wonder, there is fi·equent demand for c01mseling to help addJ·ess some of these problems. Whereas guidance and counseling in Seconda...

Factors Influencing Role Of Private Schools In Imparting Knowledge And Skills To Learners In Tororo Municipality, Tororo District

ABSTRACT This study was carried out in Tororo Municipality with the basic aim of establishing the influences that bear upon the establishment and sustenance of private schools within the municipality. 80th quantitative and qualitative methods of investigation were used in four selected schools. Total of 70 respondents were used including students, parents, teachers, and school administrators. Random sampling was used in most cases especially to select students and parents, though purposive sa...

Causes Of High Drop Out R.A.Te Of Girls In Upper Primary In Nagongera Sub County Tororo District Uganda

ABSTRACT During the research on "Causes of high dropout of girls in Upper Primary", much was discovered, which indicated to the research to the research that since the Universal Primary Education programme, parents send boys and girls to school. The problem of school fees which used to limit them was no longer there. However, it has been found out that as girls grow towards adolescence stage, the parents begin to discourage and even retain them at home to do domestic work. They begin prepar...

Academic Performance Of Pupils In Mathematics In Secondary Schools In Matuga Division, Kw Ale District, Coastal Province, Kenya

Abstract The Study Focused On The Impact Of Teacher's Quality And Teaching Resources In Teaching Mathematics In Secondary Schools. Performance Of The Learners Is A Basic Indicator Of Effective Learning. Grade Scored In Internal Examinations Are Normally Used As Measures Of The Subjects. In This Study, The Researcher Looked Into Qualifications, Experience Of Teachers, Teaching Resources And The Methods Employed During Instruction. The Study Fwther Established That There Are Other Factors That...

Effects Of Communication Difficulties On Academic Performance Of Learners With Hearing Impairment: A Case Study Of Mugaram~Sub-County, Buyanja County, K*Baale District

ABSTRACT The study investigated the effects oF communication difficulties ii academic performance of learners with hearing impairment. The study was guided by specific objectives that included; identifying ways in which our communication can be improved to slut school performance, the effect of communication on school performance, roles of the school in reducing communication barriers. The study was descriptive and analytical in nature where purposive sampling was used to select population. I...

Challenges Facing Girl Child Education In An Inclusive Setting, Chepkorio Zone, Keiyo District

1~BsmAcr One of the goals of millennium development goals is to ensure that there is gender parity in access to education. Education for All (EPA) has indeed brought the girl child education to another level where the government of Kenya has laid down strategies aimed at improving girl child enrolment and transition to higher levels. This study therefore looked at the challenges liced by the girl child in pursuit of education. The study was carried out at Chepkorio zone of Keiyo district. I P...

Determinants In Perfor1\1ance Of Biology Amongst Secondary School Students Of Kljmilil,I Division Of Bungoma North District Kenya

ABSTRACT This study sought to find determinants in the performance of Biology amongst secondary school students of Kimilili Division of Bungoma North District, Kenya. Despite the fact that Biology is so important, students still perform poorly. The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors which lead to poor performance of Biology. The broad objective was to determine the factors leading to the poor performance of Biology amongst secondary school students of Kimilili Division of Bu...

Childhood Care And Education In Marion Preparatory School Nairobi, Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the problems of early childhood care and education in Marion preparatory school Nairobi, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate some factors responsible for poor early childhood care and education in Marion preparatory school. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires to the teachers in the school who were involved in the study. In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to...

Solutions For Poor Performance In Mathemetics In Secondary School Students In Naiv Asha District Kenya

ABSTRACT The study revealed that Mathematics is an important subject as other subjects at school since it is applicable in day to day life. The study was guided by the following objectives; Finding out whether the student's attitude towards Mathematics has an impact on their performance; to find out whether availability of materials and resources for learning Mathematics contributes to good performance; and to find out whether students are able to realize or come up with the solutions f...

The Impact Of Examination Malpractices On Student's Academic Performance In Ogembo Division, Gucha District, Kenya

Background to the Study  The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in 1948, states that "everyone has a right to education". The World Conference on Education for All (EFA) held in Jomtien, Thailand in 1990, sparked off a new impetus towards basic education. It noted, "That to serve the basic needs for all requires more than a recommitment to basic education as now exists. What is needed is an expanded vision that surpasses resource levels, institutional structures, curricula and con...


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