Research Papers/Topics in Open and Distance Learning

Causes Of Poor Performance In Poetry Among Secondary School Students In Turbo Division; Eldoret District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The persistent low achievement in English in the K.C.S.E. exams is partly due to dismal results in Poetry. This course is taught as part of Literature and examined in Papers 101/1 and Paper 101/2 of the English Exam. Poor results in English have punitive implications especially since good grades in the subject are central and crucial in all career fields and further education and training. It is for this reason that this study sought to determine the factors that influence performan...

Teachers Motivation And Academic Performance Of Students; A Case Study Of Gilgil Day Secondaryschool,Nakuru North District-Kenya

This study was carried out to investigate teachers' motivation and academic performance of students. To establish the types of motivation used in Gilgil Day secondary school. To determine whether the methods of motivation used contribute to academic performance in the school. From the research study, it was evident that there existed a notable relationship between a teacher motivation and academic performance of students in the subject handled by the same teacher. It was note -worthy that rew...

Universal Secondary Education And Girl Child Educational Attainments In Kasese District Western Uganda Acase Study Of Kitswamba Sub County

ABSTRACT A descriptive and quantitative study was undertaken to investigate the influence of universal secondary education on girl child education Kitswamba Sub County in Kasese district. The following objectives have been formed to guide the study to investigate the roof universal secondary education on girl child education in regards to enrolment of students; to assess the impact of universal secondary education on girl child education in regards to government inspection; and to identify th...

Impact Of Implementation Of Inclusive Education On .\Ca Dem Ic Performance Of Learners In Esageri Zone In Kojba Tek District, Kenya.

Tl"·r,· arc challenges facing implementation of inclusive education in schools ofEsageri di, hion. Some or these challenges are : lack of curriculum guidelines, teaching in,truments, lack of reference, inadequate personnel as well as undefined curriculum, 11q!at1ve attitudes towards persons with disability, poor and restrictive environment , i11,>nsistent management of schools poor teacher-pupil ratio and cultural beliefs and pr;1ctices I lowevcr, there are also possible remedies to the abo...

Imp.Act Of Post .Abortion Care .And Counselling On School Performance-Case Study Of Schools In Central And Rift Valley Provinces Of Kenya

Abstract From October to November I 998, a PRIME team conducted a baseline needs assessment for a postabortion care (PAC) pilot initiative that PRIME was undertaking in collaboration with the National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) and the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK). The title of the pilot project is "Expanding Opportunities for Postabortion Care at the Community Level through Private Nurse-Midwives in Kenya'." The PRIME-assisted PAC initiative, including the activity described in thi...

Teacher Related Factors Influencing The Integration Of Audio Visual Aids Instruction In Geography On Students Performance In Trans-Nzoia West District, Rift Valley Kenya

ABSTRACT This study examined teacher related factors and the integration of audio visual aids in instruction of geography in Trans Nzoia district Rift valley province Kenya. The following objectives guided the study; to examine the availability and usage of Audio visual aids by Geography teachers in selected schools in Trans Nzoia West district, Kenya. To establish the influence of skills/Competence/gender differences on the teachers attitudes towards the use of Audio visual aids in Geography...

The Causes And Effects Of Domestic Violence On Academic Performance Of Pupils In Primary Schools: A Case Study Of Bumanya Sub-County, Kaliro District

ABSTRACT This study is aimed at finding out the causes and effects of domestic violence on academic performance of pupils in primary schools in Bumanya sub-county in Kaliro district, western Uganda. This study was directed by objectives and these include: To identify different forms of domestic violence in Bumanya Sub-county, To identify the causes of domestic violence and family instability among the people of Bumanya Subcounty, To establish the effects of domestic violence on family welfa...

Effects Of Poverty On The Academic Performance Of Learners In The Selected Primary Schools Of Lwebitakuli Division Sembabule District Of Uganda

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on learners' academic pe,formance of the selected schools in Lwebitakuli Division, Sembabule District Uganda. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic pe,formance in Lwebitakuli Division, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving educatio11 in Lwebitakuli Division. The methods used for data collecti...

Attitudes Of Biology Teachers Tow Ards The Teaching Learning Process In The Secondary Schools Of Emining Division, Koibatek District Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of biology teachers towards the teaching- learning process in selected Secondary schools of Emining Division, Koibatek District Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to determine the role of teachers' attitudes on the teaching learning process, to whether teaching attitudes affecting negatively the teaching- learning process, and to investigate whether the teaching competencies affect the teaching- learning process. Th...

Factors Influencing The Performance Of Mathematics In Secondary Shools In Nyamira Districtmanga Division -Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to investigate low achievement in mathematics at secondary school level has along standing problem particularly because mathematics knowledge was indispensable as it was indirectly integrated into the fields of industry and research. It was considered the backbone to all career developments, job opportunities and further training. the purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing the performance of mathematics among secondary schools stu...

Teachers' Attitudes Towards Teaching Pupils With Learning Disabilities In Schools Under Free Primary Education (Fpe) In Kericho District-Waldai Zone-Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS PRELIMINARY PAGES DECLARATION ......... ...................... . .... .......... .. ...... .... .............. .. ....... II DEDICATION ........................................ .. .................. ............... ...... .II CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 1 1.1. BACKGROUND TO TH SETUDY ................................................................... 1 1.2. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM .................

Some Factors Affecting School Administration Under Free Primary Education In Mfangano Division, Mbita District, Nyanza Province Of Kenya.

The research was concerned with some factors affecting School Administration under Free Primary Education in Mfangano division, Mbita District, Nyanza Province - Kenya. The study identified the factors, their impacts and the measures of solving them. Using a cross-sectional survey research design, the samples employed in the study were got from the F.P.E Schools. The researcher made use of the questionnaire technique with the aid of focus group discussions to collect data. The data was catego...

The Impact Of Examination Malpractices On Pupil's Academic Performance In Matete In Sembabule District, Uganda

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in 1948, states that "everyone has a right to education". The World Conference on Education for All (EFA) held in Jomtien, Thailand in 1990, sparked off a new impetus towards basic education. It noted, "That to serve the basic needs for all requires more than a recommitment to basic education as now exists. What is needed is an expanded vision that surpasses resource levels, institutional structures, curricula and conventional delivery systems...

Impact Of Poverty On Academic Performance In Kakamega School For The Deaf, Kenya

Poverty has been the hardest challenge facing human life from time immemorial. It has contributed to !ow social-economic states in society and has brought absent difficult circumstance that face learners today. It has negatively affected all people regardless of age, culture, race, religion and other factors. On overview of some facts about poverty in the world of South Africa the black Americans suffered untold miseries ranging from diseases, poverty, denial of education, forced labour and d...

Drug Abuse And Academic Performance Of Students In Secondary Schools Within Gucha District, Kenya

This study was set forward to determine the effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of students in Gucha district. The general objective or purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of students in Gucha district While reviewing related information on the topic of study, the researcher sought for ideas of prior scholars whose suppositions and contentions were similar the problem under study. The study employed a descriptive design as ...


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