Abstract xiv ABSTRACT Chemistry is a crucial subject for a country like Kenya that seeks to be industrialized by the year 2030. Even though the subject is important, performance in the subject has been declining consistently in Kenya. A decline in performance in Chemistry has also been reported in Meru South Sub-County. The decline in performance has been attributed to teacher-centered learning methodologies, negative attitudes of students towards the subject and low self-efficacy. Teachers ...
Abstract This article highlights the influence of organisational culture on implementation of electronic project monitoring information system (e-ProMIS) in public tertiary institutions. It is based on literature review and field research by employing cross sectional descriptive survey and correlational research design. Data was collected using questionnaire from 30 tertiary institutions and a sample size of 162 members of staff selected through stratified random sampling technique. To ensur...
Abstract/Overview Although knowledge of biology is important for the survival of humans, performance in the subject, both in pre-Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (pre-KCSE) assessment and national examinations in Vihiga county has always been below average. Several interventions have been put in place to rectify the situation but in vain. However, the effect of the general computer use has not been investigated. This study investigated the effect of the general computer use on sec...
Abstract/Overview The purpose of the study was to explore the use of computers in supervision of curriculum in secondary schools in Seme sub-county, Kisumu County. Objectives that guided the study were: to find out challenges facing use of computers in supervision of curriculum in secondary schools and to find out mitigation measures on effective use of computer in supervision of curriculum in secondary schools. Descriptive survey research design was used. A Technology Acceptance Model Th...
Abstract The Chat GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a tool created by Open-AI which is trained using supervised and reinforcement learning methods like Natural Language Processing (NLP). This language model currently gaining popularity is believed to revolutionize the present research and academic practices. Since its inception in November 2022, the artificial intelligence application has attracted over 100 million users among them, students, educators, and researchers. However, th...
Abstract The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of examinations on the choice of pedagogical approaches in secondary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. Inferential statistics were applied to analyze the data. We employed a combination of Saturated, Stratified, and simple random sampling techniques. The study was conducted in Kakamega County. The study population includes principals, students, and teachers from 408 public secondary schools and Quality Assurance and Standards Of...
Abstract Examinations have been widely used as a tool for curriculum evaluation not only in Kenya but across the globe. The use of examinations as an indicator of performance and promotion of learners has led to competition among schools and learners, which has compromised the quality of education provided. Teachers teach selectively by emphasising examined subjects and topics. The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of examinations on curriculum implementation in secondary sch...