Research Papers/Topics in Educational Administration and Planning

Staff Motivation as a Tool for Effective Administration of Secondary Schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Abuja

The study was designed to examine Staff motivation as a tool for effective administration of Secondary Schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) F.C.T, Abuja. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. The main instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and simple percentage. Findings of the study revealed that strategies that could enhance motivation of teachers included payment of salaries as at when...

Determinants of Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools of Olmoran Division in Laikipia West District in Rift Valley Province in Kenya.

ABSTRACT  The study investigated determinants of academic performance in selected primary schools in Olmoran division of Laikipia west district in Kenya. The intention of the study was to minimize negative determinants of academic perofmrance while enhancing the positive ones which lead to improved academic performance in Olmora division of Laikipia west district. The study highlighted the importance of qualitative education for all and the attempts which have been made by the Kenyan Governm...

Instructional Materials and Academic Performance of Science Students in Secondary Schools, West District Zanzibar, Tanzania

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study is to establish the effect of instructional materials on the academic performance of science students in west district Zanzibar, Tanzania. The study objectives included to establish the instructional materials being used for teaching in school the second objective was to assess the academic performance of students in science subjects and finally to establish the relationship between the use of instructional materials and academic performance of science subjec...

School Climate and Conflict Resolution Strategies in Selected Secondary Schools in Arua District, Uganda

ABSTRACT The title of the study was “School Climate and Conflict Resolution Strategies in selected Secondary Schools in Arua District, Uganda”. The objectives of the study were to determine school climate, assess the extent which teachers use the conflict resolutions strategies, and determine the relationship between school climate and conflict resolution strategies. The research problem was how the various stakeholder conflicts in school were resolved in relation to the climate of the se...

Socio Economic Factors and the Enrolment Rate of Girls in Early Childhood Development Centres in Hodhan Location, Wajir District Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was about socio- economic factors and the enrolment rate of girls in early childhood development centers in hodhan location wajir county. It was guided by four objectives; to determine the profile of respondents in terms of ages, level of education, income level and occupation on the side of parents and gender, age bracket, level of experience and level of education on the side of teachers, then to determine the level of socio economic factors as regards to home factors and...

Household Behaviour on Solid Waste Management a Case Study of Kicukiro District, in Kigali City Rwanda

ABSTRACT The study examined Household behavior on solid waste management in Kigali city RWANDA. The study was guided by the following objectives; attitudes of people towards solid waste management, the nature of solid waste generated by households in Kigali city, solid waste practices and problems associated. The finding revealed that the people’s attitudes and behavior was positive. This study used the quantitative approach which was based on the questionnaires helped to establish the corr...

Punishment and Rewards on the Academic Performance of Female Students in Selected Secondary Schools of Gasabo District, Kigali City, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This study focuses on “Punishment and Rewards on the Academic Performance of female students in selected schools of Gasabo district, Kigali City in Rwanda”. The objectives of this study were the following: to; Determine the profile of respondents in terms of age, gender, combinations and classes in selected secondary schools of Gasabo District. Determine the degree of punishment of female students in selected secondary schools of Gasabo District. Determine the level of rewards of...

Head Teachers Leadership Styles and Teachers Performance in Selected Public Primary Schools in Churo Division East Pokot District Kenya

ABSTRACT The researcher used questioning technique to collect data. The list of questions was derived from the objective of the study. The questions were categorized into four, those inquiring on respondent profile, those that deal with leadership styles of headteachers, level of teachers performance and those concerned with significant relationship between headteachers leadership styles and teachers performance. The study utilized descriptive correlation survey and targeted 360 teachers fro...

Implementation of Universal Basic Education and Completion Rates of Pupils in Primary Schools in Kaduna North, Kaduna State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The study investigated “Universal basic education policy implementation and completion rates of pupils in primary schools in Kaduna North local government, Kaduna State, Nigeria.” The study was guided by three objectives. 1. To examine the level of universal basic education (UBE) policy implementation of the schools, 2. To find out completion rates of pupils in primary schools, 3.To establish the relationship between UBE implementation and completion rates among pupils in primary...

Resource Availability, Utilization and Performance of Teachers in Universal Primary Education (Upe) Schools in Bugangaizi County, Kibaale District, Uganda.

ABSTRACT Significantly, resource availability, utilization and performance Teachers are very essential in the teaching and learning process in the education system. This study was therefore undertaken to discover how much resources are available in UPE schools and their utilization by the teachers and how these relate with the achievement of Universal Primary Education (UPE) objective and to suggest recommendations that can help to improve the implementation of UPE programme in Uganda with sp...

Capacity Building and Academic Staff Performance in Selected Primary Schools, Central Zone, Malindi District Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Declaration A Declaration B ii Table of Contents iii List of Tables v Chapter One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1 Background of the study 1 Statement of the problem 3 Purpose of the study 4 Research Objectives 4 Research Questions 5 Hypothesis 5 Scope 6 Significance of the Study 6 Definition of Key Operational Terms 7 Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 8 Concept, idea and opinions 8 Theoretical perspective 13 Related Studies 13 Three METHODOLOGY 19 Research Design 19 Target p...

Correlates of Academic Performance of Orphaned Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Musanze District, Rwanda

ABSTRACT The researcher’s purpose is to identify and examine the correlates of orphaned students’ academic performance (academic achievement) in selected secondary schools in Musanze District ,Rwanda. Chapter One of this research work is devoted to portraying the background of this study, emphasizing on the present life of orphaned students in Rwanda. This includes mainly these students’ academic performanceJn Chapter Two, emphasis is laid on factors affecting academic performance in ge...

Reading Culture and Academic Performance of Postgraduate Students in Selected Private Universities in Kampala, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study established the relationship between reading culture and performance of postgraduate students of selected private universities in Kampala Uganda. Specifically, it identified (i) the demographic characteristics of the postgraduate students, (ii) degree of reading culture (iii) level of academic performance (iv) whether there is a significant difference in gender and performance and (v) whether there is a relationship between reading culture and academic performance of postg...

School Feeding Program and Pupils’ Enrolment in Selected Public Primary Schools, in Busanze Sector, Nyaruguru District, Rwanda

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out whether or not the School Feeding Programme had enhanced the school enrolment in selected public primary schools located in Busanze sector in Nyaruguru district, Rwanda. The objectives of the study were: to determine the extent of the implementation of school feeding program in public primary schools of Busanze sector in Nyaruguru district, Rwanda; to detennine the level of and trend of pupils’ enrolment in public primary schools in Busanze ...

Resource Availability and Utilization as Correlates of Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools in Oyam North County, Oyam District in Uganda

ABSTRACT The study investigated the relationship between resource availability and utilization as correlates of academic performance in selected primary schools in Oyam north County, Oyam district of Uganda. 14 out of 56 primary schools were sampled. A descriptive survey design of the ex-post facto was adopted. The head teachers, heads of departments, teachers, local leaders and pupils were sampled. Questionnaires, interview guides and observation checklists were developed to collect data. Th...


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