ABSTRACT Information and knowledge are essential for the advancement of human well-being and progress. This study evaluated the use of ICTs in instruction in public primary schools in Thika Municipality, Kiambu county. It focused on quantity of computer use, and the levels attained in terms of using ICTs to support, expand and transform teaching and learning. The study addressed the following objectives: To find out what types of ICTs are used in instruction and how they are used, to assess t...
ABSTRACT Drama as a co-curricular activity is encouraged in schools since it isconsidered a valuabletool in encouraging development of communicativecompetence. Participation in drama is believed to enable one communicate effectively. This study sought to establish if drama has influence on the development of communicativecompetence among primary school pupils in Nakuru Municipality in Kenya. The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between communicativecompetence and ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine perceptions of learners with hearing impairment (HI) on their teaching-learning process and how their perceptions influence their academic performance in primary schools for the HI in Uasin Gishu County. The target population comprised of 153 learners in the one primary school and units for HI in the county. The only one fully fledged primary school for learners with HI was purposively selected while the units were selected basing on the 30% fo...
ABSTRACT Introduction of Free Primary Education (FPE) in 2003 was meant to ensure access, retention and completion of primary education in line with the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) number two. This resulted to large classes with limited facilities and learning materials, characterized by low learner achievement; which are threats to Quality Education. The topic of the study was ‘An evaluation of the quality of Free Primary Education in Public primary schools in Machakos Municipality.�...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to determine the extent to which reading difficulties affect academic performance of secondary school students. The study objective was to establish comprehension errors that affect students’ academic performance. Piaget (1983) theory of cognitive development guided this study. This study employed quantitative approaches for data collection and analyzes both teachers and learners. The research design was a descriptive survey design. Data was collected b...
ABSTRACT Although the government has attached so much importance to education through finance and policies, there is still poor performance, low participation, high levels of wastage and poor transition from primary to secondary school in Igembe North district. The purpose of this study is to establish the extent to which cultural and socio-economic factors affect participation and access of students in secondary education in Igembe North district, Meru County. The main objectives of this stu...
ABSTRACT The importance of a teacher’s mastery of subject matter for effective teaching of Mathematics has long been recognized. Questions have been raised regarding adequacy of teachers’ knowledge of facts, concepts, theories and principles in Mathematics. This, in turn has focused attention upon the quality of Teacher Education Programs. This study, therefore set out to evaluate the relationship between students’ Mathematics final grade at secondary school (Mathematics content masterl...
ABSTRACT Parentsof needy children lived below poverty line. Consequently their children were denied the opportunityto enjoy increased access in aspects not included in free Primary education (FPE) package.This descriptive survey study sought first to quantify NGOs contribution to education inVoiin aspects not included in the free education package and secondly to find out if there werealternative sources of assistance in the absence of NGOs assistance. The population of the studyincluded tho...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of emotional and behaviour disorders on academic achievements of learners in selected international secondary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. The following objectives guided the study; to find out academic achievement levels of learners with EBD in selected International Secondary schools, to find out triggers of EBD within the school environment among learners in selected International Secondary schools in Nairobi County, to f...
ABSTRACT Assistive Technologies (ATs) is defined as a piece of equipment or a product system or a hardware/ software or service used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of learners with visual impairment. This study focused on how the ATs could support the learning of Mathematics for the Visually Impaired Learners in St. Oda School for the Blind in Kenya. The study was guided by four objectives: (a)to investigate available forms of ATs used to support the learning of Math...
ABSTRACT Quality early childhood education especially for pupils with learning disabilities (LD‟s) must provide nurturing environments that foster their physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development while at the same time responding to the needs of their families. Despite this knowledge, reviewed studies show a decline in children‟s learning performance, while others drop out of school, which causes concern over the quality of education they received. Thus, this study aimed at findi...
ABSTRACT KCSE performance in Kenya is affected by many factors and key among them is leadership styles of the head teachers. In addition to this, the head teacher's decision, ability and capability to lead play a major role as well all of which are informed by good leadership styles. Research has revealed that the leadership styles and management of schools play a major role in influencing the performance of students. The nature of leadership style adopted by any head teacher may be a key fa...
ABSTRACT The potential benefits of ICT integration in teaching and learning in schools have been extensively discussed in the academic literature worldwide. In recent years in Kenya, there has been rapid expansion in integration of ICT in primary school education. The Government of Kenya has further put in place many initiatives to enhance the same. However, studies show that ICT has not been fully adopted in the teaching and learning environment in most primary schools. Many researchers arg...
ABSTRACT The school based program is a holiday based in service that allows working people all over the country to further their education. Stringent conditions from their employers in some cases have made it very difficult for teachers to enroll for fulltime studies. Thus, this programme is a new development in teacher training in Kenya leading to widening access to education .Enrolment indices for both primary and secondary school teachers in the SBP have increased. The main objectives of ...
ABSTRACT ICT should be used to support and enhance the attainment of curriculum objectives and engage pupils in meaningful learning using new tools to help them master key concepts and skills embedded in science, social studies, art and other curriculum activities. ICT promotes learner-centered learning and makes easy to implement instructional methods such as simulation more feasible, improves pupils performance and skills. It also maintains the quality of teaching while minimizing teaching...