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An Empirical Validation of Beginning Reading Skills for Nigerian Primary Schools using Three Structured Methodologies

ABSTRACT  This study examined the empirical validation of beginning reading skills for Nigerian primary schools using three structured methodologies. Specifically the study was designed to find out whether there would be reading gains on the part of the pupils following the application of the three methods and their levels of effectiveness including which one would be discovered most effective following the pupils’ performance on test.  The sample was made up of two hundred and seventy pu...

Collaborative Climate and Knowledge Sharing among ESP Teachers: A Mixed Method Study

Research on teacher collaboration emphasizes the key role of collaborative culture for teachers’  functioning;  however,  there  is  little  empirical  evidence  to  investigate  its  relationship  with  knowledge  sharing  among  university  ESP  teachers.  In  the  present  study,  the  relationship  between EFL teachers’ collaborative climate and knowledge sharing was sought. The data were  collected through two surveys of 328 Iranian ESP teachers. A Pearson c...

From Knowledge Sharing to Reflective Thinking: Using Focus Group to Promote EFL Teachers’ Reflectivity

Abstract Educational research literature has underscored the key role of collaboration and interaction among teachers. As such, the present study, as its main objective, sought whether knowledge sharing in a reflective focus group improved English as a foreign language (EFL) student teachers’ reflective practice. In addition, it explored the benefits and challenges to knowledge sharing in a reflective focus group. To this end, a survey of reflective practice, and a semi-structured interv...

Graphic Communications in Print and Electronic Media in Ghana

Abstract The concept of Graphic Communication is characterized by the technology that is infused with information and communication technology which cover any product that stores, retrieves, manipulates, transmits or receive information that helps in disseminating knowledge through graphic device visuals. With structured and semi-structured interview guides the researcher examined the impact of Graphic Communications in the print and electronic media in Ghana. The scope of the study was focu...

Digitalization of Demonstration Method of Teaching and Effective Vocational Skills Delivery in Ghana Tertiary Institutions

Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the difficulties tutors face when using the traditional demonstration method of teaching for vocational skills delivery especially in large class sizes. The study also aimed to modernise the demonstration method for effective vocational skills delivery in Ghana tertiary institutions. The study employed Solomon four quasi-experimental research design. The study targeted tutors and students offering textiles related (fabric and leather decor...

Children With Hearing Impairment And Academic Performance In Primary Schools A Case Study Mbale Municiplity Uganda

Dissertation on Children With Hearing Impairment And Academic Performance In Primary Schools A Case Study Mbale Municiplity Uganda

Total Communication And Teaching Learners With Hearing Impairment In Kirinyaga District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to investigate on the impact of teaching learners with hearing impairment using Total Communication Method. The researcher used data collected from teachers of Kerugoya School for the Hearing Impaired in Kirinyaga District in the month of March 2009. The study was to investigate on the effects of Total Communication, benefits of Total Communication and challenges faced while teaching using Total Communication. The results were analysed, using table...

Effects Of Alcoholism On The Spread Of Hiv/Aids Among Youth In Makindye Division

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to exa~nine the effects of alcoholism on the spread of HIV/AIDS among youth in Makindye Division. The study had three specific objectives, which included) to examine how HIV/AIDS is spread among youths of Makindye Division and iii) to examine how HIV/AIDS among youths of ~tiua~t~izJd Division. The study employed a descriptive correlation design that used both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. The findings indicated that most respond...

Challenges Facing Learners With Visual Impairment An Inclusive Setting In Navakholo Division, Kakamega District, - Kenya.

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at investigating challenges facing visually impaired learners in an inclusive setting. To collect required information on the set objectives, the researcher used the survey strategy which employed questionnaires. This instrument was used because it was found to be cheap and could easily reach many respondents in different areas of the study area. The researcher’s target population was all primary teachers in inclusive schools especially those who were in touch ...

Teachers' Motivation And Academic Performance Of Primary School Pupils In Amu Zone, Lamu West District, Kenya

ABSTRACT This study was intended to assess the relationship between teachers' motivation and academic performance of pupils in primary schools in Amu zone and suggest possible solutions to curb the problem. All secondary sources were revisited which in this case included magazines, journals and text books which contained data related to the problem. A descriptive design was adopted for this study and questionnaires served as the main instruments of the study. Data collected was sorted, code...

Learning Resources And Academic Performance In Kiswahili In Selected Secondary Schools In Mutonguni Division Kitui Districtkenya

ABSTRACT This study sought to find out the impact of learning resources on performance of students in Kiswahili subject in Mutonguni division. The study was guided by research objectives, identifying the relationship between learning resources and academic performance, attitude of teachers, investigating the characteristics of classroom environment and quality of teachers. The study was expected to be significant to the future researchers, teachers and also parents. The study reviewed litera...

Causes Of Drop Outs Of Pupils In Selected Primary Schools In Kabarnet Division A Study On Causes Of School Drop Outs In Kabarnet Division Baringo Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was a descriptive, cross sectional design aimed at determining the causes of school drop outs in selected primary schools in Kabarnet Division, Baringo District- Kenya. My objectives were: 1.1 To determine the profile of the respondents in terms of: a) Age b) Gender 2.0 To determine the causes of school drop-out in terms of: 2.1 Poverty 2.2 Early Marriage 2.3 Cultural factors 2.4 Teachers attitude 2.5 Poor Performance 3.0 The possible solutions to the problem. The exercise ...

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) And Performance Of Pupils/Students In Busia District, Kenya

ABSTRACT Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a major health challenge world over. In this research, I tried to uncover its effects on performance in schools. It was found that its damage requires special efforts to address.’ihira” was an illness that closely resembled AIDS. Its cause was “immoral conduct”. The cure for “ihira” was a concotion of herbs called “amanyasi”. Could the cure for AIDS lie in “Amanyasi?”. In chapter one I deal with the rationale, ...

Challenges Encountered By Teachers In Management Of Children With Emotional & Behaviour Disorder In Mumias Central Zone Mumias District - Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENT Titlepage. Table of contents ii Declaration iv Dedication V Acknowledgement vi CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Statement of the problem 2 1.2 Purpose of the Study 3 1.3 Objective of the Study 3 1.4 Research questions 3 1.5 Significance of the Study 4 1.6 Limitation of the Study 4 1.7 Scope of the Study 4 1.8 Defmitions of Terms 5 CHAPTER TWO 2.0 Literature Introduction 6 Identification of Children with Emotion problems 6 Classification 7 Causes of Emotional & Behaviour 8 E...

Learner's Behavioral Characteristics As Correlates To Their Academic Performance. A .Case Of Selected Primary Schools Located In Marmanet Zone, Nyahururu District In Kenya

ABSTRACT This descriptive and quantitative study was conducted in Marmanet zone, Nyahuru district, to investigate the prevalence of and the problems which the childen suffering from behavioral disorders were facing at school. The variables measured include; the existence of such pupils in inclusive schools, the challenges which they face and the problems they cause to other pupils as well as their teachers, and how the schools have intervened for them. The study utilized a semi-structured que...


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