ABSTRACT Purpose of this study was to assess the implementation process of Business Studies curriculum. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to find out the training provisions for teacher of Business Studies for their preparation to implement the integrated syllabus, to determine the attitude of teachers of Business Studies towards the secondary school Business Studies syllabus, to determine the teaching/learning resources and strategies used to implement Business Studi...
ABSTRACT This study was aimed at establishing the pedagogic strategies influencing pupils’ learning of algebraic concepts in upper primary school classes in Laikipia West sub-County, Kenya. The three objectives of the study were to establish; (i) the widely used pedagogic strategies in teaching algebra; (ii) the factors influencing the teachers’ choice of pedagogic strategies in learning of algebra; and (iii) the pedagogic strategy that contributes most to pupils’ learning of algebra in...
ABSTRACT Although curriculum is the key to learning in every learning institution, there have been complaints about poor performance in certain schools, subjects and regions every year resulting from ineffective curriculum development and implementation. The purpose of the study was to find out the impact of CDF on secondary school Curriculum implementation in Nyahururu District.The objectives of the study were to find out the; extent to which CDF has addressed the textbooks shortages, infras...
ABSTRACT Performance contracting was introduced in higher learning institutions including primary teacher training colleges in the year, 2008.The government has been carrying out evaluation for the purposes of monitoring the progress of performance contracting implementation (GoK, 2012). Inspite of introduction of performance contracting in the public primary colleges, not all predetermined targets have been achieved. The purpose of this study was to investigate barriers to implementatio...
ABSTRACT This study sought to analyse academic achievement of learners with Down syndrome in special primary schools for learners with Intellectual disability in Kiambu county. The study was guided by the following objectives: To Analyse academic achievement of learners with Down syndrome in special schools; to identify the instructional resources used by teachers to teach learners with Down syndrome; to assess the instructional strategies used in teaching learners with Down syndrome; and to ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that influence the low transition rates of trainees with intellectual disability from vocational training to employment in Nairobi County. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to establish the effectiveness of learner preparation strategies in line with policy guidelines on transition to employment, to establish the prospective employer’s willingness to offer employment opportunities to trainees with in...
ABSTRACT The study investigated challenges facing the implementation of inclusive education in public secondary schools in Mutitu Sub-County of Kitui County. This was based on the fact that children with special needs who pass through inclusive education curriculum in primary schools are forced to pursue their secondary education in special schools while others do not proceed to secondary school. The objectives of the study were to examine challenges in the enrolment of SNE learners, human re...
ABSTRACT Despite the effort being put by government in regard to establishing good management of task areas by various managers of secondary schools to provide quality education in Kenya, this has not been fully realized especially in Tigania East Sub-county .This study was prompted by the challenges and complexities that surround the role of HODs as middle level managers in executing their responsibilities. The study attempts to address the influential role HODs play to ensure that there is ...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of Free Primary Education (FPE) on internal efficiency of public primary schools in Londiani Division of Kipkelion District. It is a well-known fact that education plays an important role in national development by equipping people with skills that improve their productive capacities. Primary education is particularly known to have a high social benefit, which is why the government of Kenya has been committed to the attainment of its national object...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the effects of Early Childhood Education on children with hearing impairment (HI) in Kiambu, Murang’a and Nyeri counties, Kenya. Vigotsky's theory of cognitive development guided the study. The specific objectives were to (i) find out the enrollment trend of children in special schools for HI in the counties. (ii) Determine the type of ECE services provided to children with HI and their effect on the children with HI. (iii) Investigate the ...
ABSTRACT This study investigated educational barriers to learning reading among standard three pupils with reading disabilities in public primary schools in Tetu East, Nyeri County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: to find out to what extent failure for early identification and intervention of learners with learning disabilities affect learning to read, find out whether lack of phonological awareness affect learning to read, find out whether lack of instructional materials an...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to find out the views of primary school mathematics teachers about Effectiveness of Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education In-service training project in primary school in Kirinyaga County. The objectives of the study were:- to investigate whether all mathematics teachers attend the SMASE INSETs , if mathematics teachers implement the skills they learn in the SMASE INSETs, and determine the views of mathematics teachers about the SMASE projec...
ABSTRACT Curriculum implementation entails putting into practice the officially prescribed courses of study. Effective curriculum implementation results in both short and long term benefits to children and eventually the entire society. The purpose of this study was to investigate the related factors influencing implementation of curriculum in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Turkana County, Kenya. The objectives of this study were to establish the influence of physical facilities...
ABSTRACT Instruction using a variety of learning resources has been heralded as a most promising activity that can engage students into academic language and literacy skills. However, research on picture based instruction in English composition teaching is minimal. This study sought to establish the role of pictures and its effect on composition writing and language achievement in upper primary schools. This study was based on constructivism theory with two proponents, Jean Piaget and Vygost...
ABSTRACT This was a descriptive survey design study aimed at determining the vocational training impact on job placement for persons with intellectual disability (PWID) in Nakuru municipality, Nakuru County, Kenya. The study was to; establish prevocational skills received prior to joining vocational training programs, determine vocational programs in special schools, determine activities carried out in sheltered workshops and assess transitional programs available in special schools. Target ...