Open and Distance Learning Research Papers/Topics

Performance-Based Rewards And The Performance Of Teachers En Private Secondary Schools In Kampala District

This study was about performance-based rewards and their effects on the performance of teachers in private secondary schools in Kampala district. The theoretical underpinnings of this study was premised on Adam Stacy’s Equity theory of motivation which states that employees expect fairness when being rewarded and Victor Vroom’s theory. which states that individuals make choices based on their perceived expectancy that certain rewards will follow. The main objective of this study was to as...

Learning Resources And Academic Performance In Chemistry In Mugoiri Location, Murang’a District, Kenya

The study looked at the relationship between learning resources and academic performance of chemistry students in Mugoiri location, Muranga district. In an attempt to achieve the above, two objectives were developed. This chapter presents the summary, conclusion and recommendations. The first objective sought to identify the relationship between level of resource availability and academic performance. The study focused on availability of text books, classrooms, practical materials, & laborato...

Attitudes Of Physics Teachers Towards The Teaching/ Learning Process In Secondary Schools In Nguni Division, Mwingi East District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of physics teachers towards the teaching- learning process in selected Secondary schools of in Nguni Division, Mwingi East Kenya. The objectives or the study were: to determine the role of teachers' attitudes on the teaching- learning process, to ,,vhether teaching attitudes affecting negatively the teaching- le~1rni11g proccs'.:->. and to investigate vvhether the teaching competencies affect the teaching- learning process. ...

Teaching Methods And Academic Performance Of Learners In Schools: A Case Study Of Chisaria Primary School, Nyanza Province, Nyamira District- Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ... ............................................................................................................. i APPROVAL ........... .................................................... ...................................................... .ii DEDICATION ................................................. .. ... ....... .. .... .... .. ...................... ........ ... ..... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......................................... .... ... ..... ........

Uganda Living Under Conflict And How Ngo's Have Tried To Stop Conflicts And The Shortcoming. Faced By Ngo 'Sin The Struggle

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out the way NGOs in Kasese district have responded to conflicts and the problems they find, and also how Uganda has liked under conflict and what ways forward. This study was vital because, conflicts start from a small level but in the end, they affect all the country's living, the media, economy, social life and also political. And basing on the fact that we have seen Kasese district struggle with conflicts in recent years, the study was vital.

Effect Of Drug And Substance Abuse On The Student’s Performance In Wajir District Of North-Eastern Province kenya

ABSTRACT The study was conducted in three schools in Wajir district of North eastern province-Kenya, these will include; Furaha mixed day S.S, Wajir girls, S.S and Wajir High school. It was under the topic: Drug abuse and students’ performance. This paper has five chapters. Chapter one is introduction. It gives an insight into a background of the topic thus culture and dropout. It also looks into the theory, objectives, statement of the problem, purpose, research questions, and significance...

The Role Of Physical Education In Increasing Pupil Awareness In Primary Schools In Uganda: A Cases tudy Of Agakhan Primary School Kampala District Central Division

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER ONE .................................................................................................................. ! Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Background of the study ................................................................................................ 1 1.2 statement of the problem ...........................................................

The Impact Of Mental Retardation On Pupils Academic Performance In Primary Schools In Muranga District-Kenya A Case Study Of Kiru Primary School-kiru Zone

ABSTRACT Conducting and compiling this research study has been challenging but quite an educative experience. Challenging in the sense that both time and money was not easy to come by. However, it was gratifying to enter into the world of the most neglected individuals; the mentally retarded learners. Being in their midst, researching and record~ng about them will always be a worthwhile lifetime experience. The work is organized into five major parts as indicated in the table of content...

Socio-Economic Status And Universal Primary Education; A Case Study Of Kiambere Primary School Mbeere District Kenya

ABSTRACT The study on-lines how the Kenyan Government has endeavored since Independence to provide a more accessible education for national ·development and modernization. The main purpose of the research was to determine how socio-economic issues of house hold impact on free education. This study mainly focused on the socio-economic factors of households, which affect the implementation of Universal Free Primary Education in Mbeere District-Kenya. The research was done in Kiambere Primary ...

Effects Of Integrated And Inclusive Learning In Bahati Division. A Case Study Of Our Lady Of Victory School

ABSTRACT This was a research carried out to established effects if integrated and inclusive learning in Bahati division. A case study of our lady of victory school. The researcher used case study approach in analyzing data. The researcher used questionnaires to collect data from respondents who included; head teachers, special unit teacher and the teachers. Major findings Lack of sensitization of teachers has affected integration and inclusion of learners with special needs. Support given t...

An Assessment Of Intellectual Challages Facing Learners In Early Childhood Primary Education In Kilili Primary School, Matiliku Zone, Nzaui District Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .................... . APPROVAL ................... . DEDICATION ........... . ACKNOWELEDGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS ... CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background information .. 1.2 Statement of the problem . 1.3 Purpose of the study 1.4 Objectives of the study . 1.5 Research questions . 1.6 Significance of the study 1.7 Limitations ... 1.8 Denrnitations 1.9 Definition of terms or key concepts CHAPTER TWO. LITERATURE REVIEW. 2.1 Introduction . 2.2 Background infor...

Factors Leading To Poor Performance In Science Amongst Primary School Students Of Kakuzi Zone Thika District Central Province Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of study was to determine the factors leading to poor performance in Science amongst primary school students of Kakuzi ZOflC Thika district central province. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between social economic background and poor performances in sciences amongst students in Kenya, to investigate the relationship between attitudes and poor performances in sciences amongst students in Kenya, to investigate the relationship betwe...

Assessment Of Parents Support And Students' Performance; A Case Study Of Kia Wanda Primary School, Ndeiya Zone, Limuru Division, Kiambu West District Kenya

ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of parent's involvement in education on the academic performance of the mentally retarded children in public primary schools of Kenya. specifically the study intended to: determine whether cultural beliefs among the parents affects the enrolment of mentally retarded children in the zone; determine whether the parents teach their mentally retarded children adaptive skills; To establish whether the parents of mentally retarded children play their role ef...

Factors Affecting Academic Performance Of Students In Physics In Kisii South District Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting the performance in physics in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Kisii South district. The specific objectives were to examine the endogenous and exogenous factors affecting the performance in physics in Kisii south District. Questionnaires were the main method used for data collection .They was of two types, the students' questionnaires and the teachers' questionnaires. The findings were presented in tabular fm...

Factors Affecting The Enrolment Of Girls In The Selected Primary Schools Of Isiolo County (Case Study Of Isiolo Barracks)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the reasons for poor enrollment of girls in Isiolo sub county with focus on, how security and safety influence their enrollment in schools: assessing the type of curriculum adopted in schools and how it affected female enrolment; identify traditional practices which influence girl child enrollment in schools and assessing the relationship between gender preference and girl child enrolment. The population used included 36 teachers from Isiolo Sub Co...


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