Research Papers/Topics in Education and Research

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...

Pre-Marital Sex Consequences In Tertialy Institutions. A Case Studyof Kyamulibwa Technical Institute.

ABSTRACT This study aimed at examining the consequences of having premarital sex among Kyamulibwa Technical Institute students The study was an exploratory survey that helped the researcher to examine the consequences of having premarital sex on institute students. Data was collected using closed ended questionnaires were distributed randomly to respondents and after the questionnaires were completed, the gathered data was coded and entered into the computer. They were then analyzed using st...

Some Factors Affecting School Administration Under Free Primary Education In Kariobangi Location, Embakasi Division, Nairobi East District Of Kenya

ABSTRACT The research was concerned with some factors affecting School Administration under Free Primary Education in Kariobangi Location in Embakasi Division, Nairobi East District. The study identified the factors, their impacts and the measures of solving them. Using a cross-sectional survey research design, the samples employed in the study were got from the F.P.E Schools. The researcher made use of the questionnaire technique with the aid of focus group discussions to collect data. The ...

The Impact Of Examination Malpractices On The Academic Performance Of Pupils In Masinga Division, Yatta District-Kenya

ABSTRACT Cheating in examination is a very bad habit that has disadvantages for all the parties involved. The student, teacher, the school and even the examination council all stand to lose when students cheat in examinations. Examination irregularities in Kenya have been found noted at every release of the KCSE results and few measures have been put in place to curb the vice. The underlying objective of this study was to investigate into the Nature and causes of National Examinations irregul...

Free School Feeding Programmes And Pupil Academic Performance In Selected Primary Schools In Kakuzi Division Ithanga village, Ithanga Zone Of Thika East District- Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was mainly to examine how free food provision at school impacts on the academic performance of pupils in KAKUZI division of Thika East district. The study was intended to answer the following research questions: How is the accessibility of free food by the pupils? How does free school feeding affect pupils' attendance at school? And how does class attendance affect pupil performance in class? The methods used questionnaires, interviews, observation and review of literature...

Determinants Of Primary School Drop Outs In The Selected Schools Of Barwessa Division Baringo North District, Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS -------·--·--- -~.· DECLrRATION ............................................................................................................. 2 iPPROVAL .................................................................................................................... 3 ACKNOVLEDGMENTS ............................................................. : ................................. 4 CH.APTER ONE ..............................................................................


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