Educational Foundation Research Papers/Topics

Teacher Quality and Students’ Academic Performance in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Ngororero District, Rwanda

ABSTRACT The study investigated “Teacher Quality and Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Ngororero District, Rwarida”. In carrying out the research, the study determined the profile of; degree of teachers’ quality; the level of students’ academic performance; the relationship between level of teacher quality and the level of performance. The study employed descriptive correlation design and had a sample size of 132 teachers derived from a population of 202 teacher...

Firewood Scarcity Challenges Faced by Rural Women in Rwanda

ABSTRACT The pattern and profile & energy use prevailing today raises important questions about linkages between energy and the economy, social issues, security and above all, environmental protection. Rwanda has a number of potential energy resources from blomass, hydro, solar, petroleum, methane gas, wind and geothermal. However, the major Issue in this regard Is the technological exploitation and scientific data on this potential. The widespread and inefficient use of traditional blomass w...

Integrated Approach and Pupils’ Academic Achievement in Kalungu Sub County. A Case Study of Stenseera Primay School Kalung District, Uganda

ABSTRACT This study was focused on integrated approach versus people’s academic achievement in Kalungu Sub-County, Kalungu District. A case study of Stenseera Education Center in Kalungu District. It was based on how teaching methods help in academic achievement and specifically guided by these objectives; To determine the profile of the respondents in terms of age and gender. To determine the level of pupil’s academic achievement under the integrated approach in Kalungu sub-county in Kal...

Extent of Utilization of Play Method of Teaching in Pre - Primary Schools

ABSTRACT This study focused on the Extent of Utilization of Play Method of Teaching in PrePrimary Schools in Awka Educational Zone of Anambra State. The work particularly stressed on the availability and utilization of material resources; that is, instructional materials otherwise called teaching aids and the use of play method of teaching. To address the problem of the study, four research questions and four null hypotheses were formulated. Descriptive survey design was employed. Twenty one ...

Effects of Rational-Emotive Behaviour and Systematic Desensitization Therapies On Ss1 Students’ Test Anxiety in Government Senior Secondary School, Township, Jos-Nigeria

ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of Rational-Emotive Behaviour and Systematic Desensitization therapies on SS1 Students‟ test anxiety in Government Senior Secondary School, Township, Jos. This was motivated by the increasing incidence of mass failure of students in West African Examination Council (WAEC) and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This anxious state seems to make students fear examinations and engage in malpractices. The study examined the following varia...

Effects of Rational-Emotive Behavior and Systematic Desensitization Therapies on Ss1 Students’ Test Anxiety In Government Senior Secondary School, Township, Jos-Nigeria

ABSTRACT  The study examined the effects of Rational-Emotive Behaviour and Systematic Desensitization therapies on SS1 Students‟ test anxiety in Government Senior Secondary School, Township, Jos. This was motivated by the increasing incidence of mass failure of students in West African Examination Council (WAEC) and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This anxious state seems to make students fear examinations and engage in malpractices. The study examined the following vari...

Assessment of The Provision and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology

ABSTRACT •. This instigated the assessment of the provision and utilization of information communication technology for records management of seconds in Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive research design mlation of the study was 3335 secondary school teachers of FeT _ "j)le of the study comprised 347 teachers that were selected from a]secondary schools in FCT using stratified random sampling. The irs used for data collection was a questionnaire which contain five items on a modified...

Local Government as a Foundation for Nation Development (A Case Study of Ilorin East Local Government)

TABLE OF CONTENT Title page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Table of content CHAPTER ONE 1.0     General introduction or background of the study 1.1     Introduction 1.2     Statement of the study 1.3     Purpose / objective of the study 1.4     Significant of the study 1.5     Research of the study 1.6     Scope and limitation of the study 1.7     Organization of the study / plan of the study 1.8     Definition of terms or operational terms ...

Influence of School Environment on Academic Achievement of Students of Public Secondary School in Enugu State

ABSTRACT   The study was carried out to investigate the influence of the school environment on academic achievement of students in Enugu State public secondary schools. The design of the study is descriptive while the population comprised principals and teachers in the education zone. The sample size for the study was 600 respondents while a researchers’ self developed questionnaire formed the instrument for data collection. Three experts validated the instrument and a cronbach Alpha reli...

Professional Development Programmes and Teachers’ Effectiveness in Ilorin-West Local Government Area Secondary Schools, Kwara State

ABSTRACT The teachers are the key actors in the effectiveness of secondary school education. It is therefore important to ensure that they perform their roles as expected towards the achievement of educational goals and objectives. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study. There are 702 teachers working in public secondary schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State shall be the target population of this study. 310 teachers was randomly selected out of 702 te...

Predictors of academic motivation of students in public secondary schools in kiambu county, kenya.

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the predictors of Academic Motivation in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Students’ lack of motivation in studies while in secondary school has led to dismal performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary exams which means that many students do not benefit much even after the four years of secondary school. Such a concern called for investigation. To accomplish this task, the study was guided by four research hypotheses. These inclu...

An Investigation Of Public- Private Partnerships In Enhancing Primary School Retention For Orphaned Children In Abogeta Division, Meru County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The population group that often suffer from limited access and retention in school education includes orphans, children from low income families, indigenous people and other marginalized groups. Worldwide evidence suggests that orphaned children are not accessing education or are leaving school before achieving basic literacy and numeracy skills. Studies have shown that partnerships can help enhance education status of vulnerable groups for instance in the provision of bursaries, pr...

Teachers’ Views About Early Childhood Education (ece) Learners’ Participation in Sporting Activities in Gweru Urban Primary Schools.

ABSTRACT The study sought to find out teachers’ views about ECE learners’ participation in sporting activities with reference to Gweru urban primary schools. This study emphasized the role of teachers in teaching sporting activities. Teachers, nationally, regionally and globally indicated that sporting activities reduce ECE learners’ deviant behaviours. The same teachers indicated that sporting activities among ECE learners relieve stress, depression and anxiety. These teachers further...

The Impact of Authoritative Parenting Style on Children’s Academic Achievements in Domboshava Community. (Zimcrodo cluster)

Abstract The impact of authoritative parenting style on children’s academic achievements in Domboshava community was the prime focus of this research. The descriptive research design was used in the collection of data. The research questions highlighted and addressed the challenges which are faced by students who live in an authoritarian family. Research questions also assessed the impact of authoritative parenting on children’s performance. From the interviews conducted it was seen that...

Experiences of Early Childhood Learners With Physical Challenges Within The Mainstream Classroom Room? : The Case of a Primary School in chegutu.

ABSTRACT Inclusion is a fairly recent practice that has been brought about by the Salamanca Statement of 1994. Various local, regional and international instruments promoting inclusion of people living with disabilities have been conducted however it is the researchers‟ opinion that most of the researches carried out on inclusion have focused more on policy, practice and educators‟ perspectives and the experiences of the child with physical disabilities in the mainstream have not been fu...


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