The purpose of the study was to investigate the challenges the parents of children with disabilities from the pastoral communities face in conflict zones. The area of study was Kacheliba Mixed Integrated Primary School for the Physically Handicap (PH) in Kacheliba Division. The study was guided by two theories; Humanistic and Rational Choice Theories. The two theories testify on the “real self” and ability to choose between wants and goals respectively showing how parents are confronted w...
Strategic plans have recently gained popularity in both public and private institutions including schools. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status and challenges in implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Kiambu District, Kiambu County. The objectives of the study were (i) to identify the number of secondary schools with strategic plans as per the government directive, (ii) to establish the process used to develop the strategic plans in public seconda...
Catha edulis (Khat) leaves are chewed by a high proportion of both adults and youth in Kianjiru location, which hosts Kianjiru education zone, for their stimulant effect. The habit of Khat chewing is widespread in Kianjiru location. Awareness of the influences of consumption of Khat among pupils in upper primary schools in Kianjiru zone of Gachoka Division in Mbeere South District is currently under research. In order to fill the existing knowledge gap, this study was designed to describe and...
The study sought to find out the impact of public procurement policy on teaching and learning in selected public secondary schools in Kahuro District, Murang’a County. The objectives that guided the study were:- to establish the impact of costs of goods and services, transparency in the procurement process, stock levels and the quality of goods procured affects teaching and learning. The descriptive survey research design was employed to undertake the study. Secondary school principals, f...
Research in social inequality with regard to how it affects realization of human success, prosperity and contentment in life has been documented. In education, social inequality has been found to affect how children access and ultimately achieve their educational goals and ensure upward mobility in higher education and careers. Issues of poverty, lack quality housing lack, basic amenities and security among other factors have contributed to under – achievement of education of millions of ...
Low academic achievement remains a major concern among all stakeholders in Mombasa County. This study sought to explain academic underachievement from a self-worth protection perspective. Specifically, the study sought to establish the extent to which ability beliefs, achievement goals and fear of negative evaluation predict academic achievement. The study also sought to determine gender differences in ability beliefs, achievement goals, fear of negative evaluation and academic achievement....
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing production of educational television programmes by the Kenya institute of curriculum development (KICD). For effective and efficient production of educational television programmes, there must be harmonious interaction of production equipment, finances, target audience, educational policies and skilled production personnel as the basic components of the production process. The study sought to ascertain the influence of technolog...
The government of Kenya since independence has had many commissions in place which have helped review Kenyan system of education so as to make sure it is in line with the national requirements of human capital and also national educational goals and objectives. The legal provision and policy documents of Kenya support the education or the minority and the marginalized children. It is within the country’s legal framework and policy to provide quality education to all irrespective of cu...
The purpose of the study was to assess the factors that affect students’ academic performance in Mathematics in Kakamega County. The study had five objectives: (i) Investigating the extent to which instructional methods contribute to the student’s performance in Mathematics at Secondary school level, (ii) find out the extent to which attitudes affect the performance in Mathematics in Kakamega County, (iii) assess the extent to which teachers experience affect study performance in Mathemat...
Language is important for communication to take place. A universal language is vital for global communication. One of the internationally accepted languages of communication is English. Thus, the government of Kenya has come up with policies that ensure that at the end of secondary school, students are able to communicate competitively using the English language. However, there has been a worrying concern from both employers and educationists that employees and graduates, respectively, have p...
Secondary school students’ career aspirations have important implications as they are related to the students’ further training in the aspired areas, entering the job market and making progress in the world of work. Individuals who enter career fields they are not suited for end up facing challenges and difficulties. The purpose of the study was on personality, academic achievement as predictors of career aspirations as moderated by educational background of parents, school type and sex a...
Academic performance in KCSE in Garissa District has been below national average for the last 12 years. In order to improve educational standards and particularly KCSE performance, in depth research, analysis and documentation of factors affecting KCSE performance is required that will enable educational stakeholders strategize towards better performance. The study aimed at identifying the most influential school based, socio-cultural and family‟s economic and educational background factors...
In Kenya there is still a high population of children either born with or who develop physical challenges. These children are often neglected and most do not join school at the expected age. In joining school they encounter several difficulties in their play and learning activities. These children with physical challengeshave developmental needs and rights like other childrenbut due to their exceptionality they call for moreattention in provision of adequate quality play and learning material...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges in financing development projects in public primary schools in Ijara district, Garissa County. The objectives of the study were to find out the medium and long-term projects undertaken by public primary schools and how the projects were financed. The research adopted a survey design. A total of fourty two (42) public primary schools and one District Education Officer were targeted for the study. Twelve (12) primary schools were sel...
ABSTRACT Adult literacy covers individuals of age 15 years and beyond. Its fundamental aim is to offer survival and literacy skills to adults who may have not gone through formal Education. In spite of the importance of adult basic education, the Kenya National Adult Literacy Survey (KNALS, 2010), exposed 61.50% of the adult population had managed to get minimum literacy level, leaving 38.50% adults illiterate. It also revealed that only 29.60% of the Kenyan adult population had managed a de...