Basic Education Research Papers/Topics

The Impact of Health And Nutrition On The Performance Of Pre-Primary School Cidldren In Thegu Location, Kieni East District, Kenya

Abstract It is a fact that all people need food and cannot live long without eating enough of it. It is this fact that the researcher has decided to establish the Impact on Health and Nutrition on the Performance of Pre-Primary School in Thegu location Kieni East District; the research is based on finding out the relationship that exist between feeding and the academic performance of the ECE children. The researcher based her research in children Thegu location randomly selected schools and ...

Culture as an impediment to girl child education in primary schools the case study of kifvmbira p/school, kalama parish, butologo sub- county, buwekvla mubende district uganda.

ABSTRACT . This sh1dy was about culture as an impediment to girl child education. This sh1dy was conducted at Kifumbira Primary School, Butologo, Sub County in Mubende district Uganda. The objectives of the study were to establish the causes oflow enrolment of girls into schools, assess the extent to which culture has hindered girl child education at Kifumbira Primary School, Butologo, Sub county in Mubende district, document the challenges faced in trying to promote girl child education and ...

The Factors Affecting The Performance Of Pupils In Primary Leaving In Gulu District A Case Study Of Bobi Sub-County

Abstract Education is the study only trend to development. It's an essential element for cultural, social and economic progress of any society in a society where education is sound; people are able to fight diseases and ignorance, poverty and oppression. Since the goal of much education is behavioral change, the understanding of behavior afforded by behavioral change theories provides in sight in to the formation of effective teaching methods that into the mechanism of behavioral change in an...

The relationship between the teaching of english and academic performance in the uganda certificate of educationexaminations in kaproron sub -county, kween district.

ABSTRACT  The researcher set out to establish the relationship between the teaching of English and the academic performance in the Uganda Certificate of Education in Kaproron sub —county in Kween District. The study involved data selection which was collected from different categories of people who included the head teachers, heads of departments, students and teachers of English. The researcher used both qualitative and quantitative methods in obtaining and analyzing data. Three research ...

Factors Affecting Girl Child Education A Case Study Of Bungokho South Constituency Mbale District Uganda (2009)

ABSTRACT The study aimed at finding out factors affecting girl-child education in Bungokho South Constituency. It was realized that in other parts of Uganda girl-child education had deeply taken place while as in Bungokho it has not. In this research a combination of both quantitative and qualitative design were used for this study. Also purposive sampling as a method in research was used to find out the necessary informktion pertains the study. The findings revealed that the factors affecti...

The Impact Of .Mathematics In The Performance Of Science Subjects In Secondary School In Winam Division Kisumu East District Kenya

Abstract :::onsidering the contributions of mathematics, science, and technology to today's world, one ;vould have expected mounting interest in these disciplines, but the reverse seems to be the case. :ndeed, there is declining emolment in mathematics and science subjects among the youth, and Joor performance in examinations, such as those taken in high school math and science courses :especially physics) by the brave few who email (Ezeife, 2004). t is ironical that in our pro-science and te...

The Effects Of Teachers' Pr.Epai{Ation On Pupils Performance In Schools In Bat A Sub-County Dokolo Distl{Lct 2004-2008

Abstract Bala sub-county is one of the sub-counties in Dokolo District in 'Jorthcrn 1 l:111:l:1 •.: hi:1• ; /', '' 1 with the most troubling question as to why there is poor performance in most primarv schools wt there are qualified teachers and enough teaching learning materials. Several attempts have been made by inspectors of schools (DIS) from the ministry of Education and Sports (MOES), District coordinating centres like !gar, Amatiburu, Auda and even Lorn Core PTC for a long time bu...

Causes Of Girls' Poor Academic Performance In Science Subjects Kibaale District, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study aimed to deterrnine why girls. perform poorly in science subjects. The marz objective of the study ·was to investigate why girls;fotmpoorlyinseiencesul~jects in Kibaale District. The re.~pondents to the research ·were students as 'well as the teachers of the sampled secondary schools in Kibaale District. One of the findings of the present study relates to the method of teaching normally employed in the science classrooms at the secondary level in Uganda. The method was ...

An Assessment Of The Parents’ And Teachers’ Association (P.T.A) Funding In Sustaining Day Secondary Schools In Machakos District, Machakos County

The purpose of the study was to investigate Parents‘ and Teachers‘ Associations funds in sustaining day secondary schools education in Machakos District. The statement of the problem was based on fact that most schools in the country and Machakos District in particular are lacking vital facilities and are unable to fully provide and implement school activities and programmes. The objectives of the study were centered on examining PTA funds in sustaining the provision of school physical fa...

Determinants Of Children’s Engagement In Outdoor Play: Case Of Ecd Centres In Kwale County, Kenya

Outdoor play is a basic element of child’s holistic development. And because children spent most of their time in ECD Centres, educators should understand how to provide them with sufficient play opportunities. In Kenya, there are many studies documented on outdoor play, but these studies failed to explain the school related factors that influence children engagement in outdoor activities. Thus, this study sought to investigate personal and material factors that determines children outdoor ...

An Investigation Of The Quality Of Secondary Education In Nkuene Division Of Imenti South District, Meru County

Development of education in Kenya is guided by the education Act of 1968 which empowers the education minister to promote education at all levels both quantitatively and qualitatively .This implies that any educational development and expansion should strike a balance between the two aspects. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate into the quality of secondary education in Nkuene Division of Imenti South District, Meru county. The main objective was to propose strategies and pol...

Status And Challenges In Implementation Of Strategic Plans In Public Secondary Schools In Kiambu County, Kenya

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...

The Impact Of Public Procurement Policy On Teaching And Learning In Selected Public Secondary Schools In Kahuro District, Murang’a County, Kenya

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...

Social Inequality In Access, Retention And Completion Rates In Public Primary Schools In Athi-River District, Machakos County

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 ...

Impact On Lower Primary Education By The Challenges Of Distance To The Pre-School Centres In Mukogodo Division, Laikipia County, Kenya

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...


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