This study explored how teachers use ICT in their teaching of numeracy concepts to children in lower grades. The study also examined factors that enhance or hinder teachers’ use of ICT in teaching numeracy skills. Literature reviewed revealed that there is generally poor performance in mathematics among pupils. This could be attributed to inadequate development of basic mathematics concepts in the lower grades. Findings from previous studies indicate that ICT has great potential in enh...
Studies from other countries with different social economic and political environments have identified teacher motivation as one of the factors that enhance Inclusive Education, while those specific to Uganda were yet to be determined. Whereas the Inclusive Education Act of 2011 was enacted in Uganda to ensure that all children benefit from education, teacher motivation still remained a challenge as many children remained left out. The purpose of the study was to establish teachers’ m...
ABSTRACT The quality of Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) services given to children in their early years is essential for proper growth and development. Provision of these services begins with the parents i.e. mother and father and at preschool level teachers and other stakeholders in education get involved. The specific objectives of the study were to; determine whether availability of resources influence delivery of quality ECDE services, establish whether ECDE officers‟ ...
In order to achieve success in education, regular school attendance is emphasized. Despite the efforts imposed to ensure regular school attendance, cases of low school attendance are still experienced. Studies done on low school attendance have not included family based factors. The purpose of this study was to find out the extent to which family based factors influence school attendance among children aged three-to eight years. The study was carried out in Kitui County. The rationale of...
This study was carried out to examine the relationship between instructional materials and delivery of pre-primary science curriculum in Naivasha Sub County, Nakuru County, Kenya. Despite the fact that many scholars have conducted extensive studies on educational practices and outcomes, the performance of science in Kenyan schools has continued to be deplorable. The researcher therefore, aimed at exploring the link between instructional materials and science curriculum delivery. The obj...
ABSTRACT There exists a close relationship between availability of resources and effective teaching in pre-primary schools. Children who are exposed to sufficient resources within a school climate develop positive self-concept, achieve higher in reading, writing and mathematics participate in play to develop their muscles. The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of school governance on adequacy of resources in pre-primary schools in Embu County, Kenya. The study explored the in...
ABSTRACT Research has shown that significant investment in Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a strategic avenue for national development due to benefits that accrue from it. Studies from other countries with different social, economic and political environment from Uganda have identified policy and contextual determinants as crucial for investment in ECD, while those specific to Uganda are yet to be determined. The purpose of this study was to establish the level of investment in ECD and ...
ABSTRACT Safety of pupils in schools is a matter of concern globally. In Kenyan schools, children have lost their lives in the past few years due to arson, accidents and poisoning. Specifically, in Vihiga County, a high number of accidents have been reported in schools in spite of the existence of safety standards manual by the Ministry of Education. Although accidents could occur due to various factors, the study only purposed to find out the influence of teachers‟ preparedness on the pro...
ABSTRACT Globally, provision of quality early childhood education training remains elusive especially in most developing countries. There are various challenges facing implementation of Early Childhood Education despite its growth. This is with regards to training and trainees’ welfare and their satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to assess the trainees’ satisfaction with the quality of training in Colleges offering early childhood development and education programmes in Thika We...
ABSTRACT Mathematics skills are not only a basic requirement for every member of the society to productively engage in everyday activities but also a universal language that finds meaning in all cultures and civilizations. Every tribe, culture and social group thinks and communicates ideas through quantities. Mathematics education is to a nation what protein is to a young human organism. It is not only a vital tool for the understanding and application of science and technology but also a gr...
ABSTRACT This study investigates the teacher's attitude to inspection, effectiveness of Head teachers' supervision and the quality of inspections done by the Quality Assurance and Standard Officers (QASO). It also tries to examine the extent to which it can affect teacher and learner performance. The specific purpose of the study is to determine whether there is significant relationship between supervision and productivity. The study will be carried out in Baringo North District- Kabartonjo ...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating teacher's attitudes towards leamers with epilepsy in classroom situation. The instruments used for collecting data were questionnaires and interview. A total number of sixteen respondents were involved in the study. These respondents included the teachers and parents. The study investigated the attitudes of teachers towards children with epilepsy during teaming; how epilepsy affects the child's teaming; challenges teachers face when controlling...
ABSTRACT After corporal punishment was outlawed in Kenya, indiscipline cases in schools have increased leaving teachers at the mercy of the learners. Use of guidance and counseling has been found not to be useful since it consumes a lot of time. This has left teachers with no option but engages and implore upon parents to help in disciplining their children. The study used descriptive survey design employing questionnaires as research instruments. Two sets of questionnaires will be admini...
ABSTRACT The recent rapid increase in divorce, along with its distinctive cultural and welfare environments for single-parent families, makes Kenya an interesting case for examining effects of single parenthood on children’s education. Using data from the questionnaires distributed I compared the levels of educational aspiration and student disengagement between students with two parents and those with a single parent, distinguishing divorced single fathers, widowed single fathers, divorced...
ABSTRACT For a number of years pnmary schools in Siongiroi zone have not been performing very well. The researcher wanted to investigate if school feeding programmes will improve pupil's academic performance. In the study, the researcher employed descriptive design. Therefore simple survey or poll for the purpose of describing attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of the study population were used. Questionnaires were used in the collection of data. The raw data was then analyzed, presented in p...