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Teachers’ Welfare and Performance in Secondary Schools: A Case Study of Nyando District, Kisumu County- Kenya

ABSTRACT In any institution in this world, there are the employers and employees, their welfare matters a lot to their performance. Therefore, the teachers as employees also deserve quality welfare leading to this research study on the teachers’ welfare and performance in secondary schools in Nyando District in Kisumu County. The emphasis of this research study was based on the following objectives; establish the impact of teachers’ remuneration on their performance in school, fringe bene...

The Impact of Epilepsy on Academic Performance of Epileptic Learners in Westlands Division Nairobi Kenya

ABSTRACT The researcher was investigating the impact of Epilepsy on academic performance epileptic learners. The design used was descriptive which was suitable because of its addressed major objectives and major objectives and research questions proposed in the study. The researcher used teachers from six schools in Westlands which were: Highridge primary, North Highridge, Oshwal Jahy special school Westlands Primary school, hospital Hill and Aga Khan special unit. The data collection in...

The Effect of Poor Health on Academic Performance A Case Study of Kaliro Sub-County, Lyantonde District

ABSTRACT The study investigated the effect of poor health on academic performance The study was guided by specific objectives that included: identifying the cause of poor health, the effects of poor performance on academic performance and the relationship between poor health and academic performance The study was descriptive and analytical in nature where purposive sampling was used to select population It employed 60 respondents Data were analysed and presented using frequencies and Per...

The Role of Guidance and Counseling in Instilling Discipline Among Adolescents Within Karunga Zone, Naivasha District

1.2 Statement of the problem This is the high time that we identify various tools to aid in the cultivation of discipline in our primary schools. We should avoid confosing punishments with discipline and instead try other tools among them Guidance and counseling. This is because punishments have proved to harden the pupils even more and ignorance does more harm e.g. burning of schools, defacing or damaging school property, assault and verbal abuse of teachers. All the above mentioned leads me...

The Effect of Peer Pressure on Academic Performance of Pupils in Kole District. A Case Study of Bala Sub-County.

ABSTRACT The reach report entitled, "peer pressure and academic performance of pupils in Kole District, a case study of Bala sub-county was carried out by Mr. Angole James. Its objectives were: To examine the effects of drunkardness on academic performance of pupils in Kole district,To assess how smoking affects academic performance of pupils in Kole district, To find out how peer pressure affects the academic performance of pupils in Kole district and To find out how early pregnancies affect...

The Influence of Parenting Styles on Socialisation of Children in Early Childhood Education A Case Study of Zimmerman Division, Nairobi District, Kasarani County

ABSTRACT The study investigated the effects of parenting styles on socialization of children in early childhood education. The study was guided by specific objectives that included; to identify the parenting styles, to establish the theories and types of socialization and to establish the effects of parenting styles on socialization. The study was descriptive and analytical in nature where stratified sampling was used to select population. It employed 60 respondents. Data were analyzed a...

Secondary School Strikes And Students Educational Achievements.A Case Study Of Selected Secondary Schools Of Changamwe Division, Changamwe District Mombasa Kenya

ABSTRACTThe research was about the secondary school strikes and students educational achievements of Changamwe division, Changamwe district Mombasa-Kenya. The study took place in Miritini, St. Lwanga, Changamwe, and Kajembe secondary schools. The scheduled time was three months. This was from June to August. The objectives of the study were; to examine the causes of strikes in selected schools of Changamwe division, to find out the effect of strikes in academic achiev...

Women Entrepreneurs In Small-Scale Enterprises And Micro Finance Institutions: Acase Study Of Wajir District, North Eastern Province Of Kenya.

ABSTRACTThe study examined women entrepreneurs in small-scale enterprises and their relationship with microfinance institutions in Arid and Semi-arid areas (ASALs) of Kenya. The study was carried out in Central division, Wajir district in North Eastern Province. The objectives of the study were, to find out the roles of micro finance institutions in empowering women enterprises, to examine the constraints facing women enterprises and to find out the ways forward to ov...

The Extend to Which the Social Economic Status of Parents Affects Academic Performance of Students in Secondary Schools in Nzaui District, Eastern Province, Kenya

ABSTRACTThere is a strong correlation between socio-economic status and academic performance in Secondary Schools in Nzaui District-Kenya. This study investigated the socio economic impacts of parents to academic performance in secondary schools in Nzaui District Eastern Province, Kenya. The study revealed that the common socio economic challenges that affects academic performance of students in secondary schools in Nzaui District, Kenya. Community sensitization is an appropriate measure...

School Environment And Pupil Performance in Agriculture In Primary Schools A Case Study of Githumu Zone Muranga South District in Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATION iiACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iiiTABLE OF CONTENTS ivLIST OF FIGURES viCHAPTER ONE IINTRODUCTION I1.1 Background to the study 11.2 Problem statement 41.3 Purpose of the Study 51 .4 Research Objectives 51.5 Research Questions 51.6 The Scope of Study 61.7 Significance of the Study 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITRETURE REVIEW 72.1 Introduction 72.2 Influencing Pupils’ Attitudes, Giving Positive Motivation towards’ Agriculture andRural Life 72.2.1 Global dimension of pup...

Academic Performance Of Children Living With Single Parents In Mwingi Central, Mwingi District Kenya

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to investigate the academic performance ofchildren living with single parents in Mwingi Central, Mwingi District Kenya.Specific Objectives of the study were: (1) To investigate the relationshipbetween children living with single parents and poor performance, (2)Investigate the relationship between children living with single parents andemotional stress, (3) Investigate the relationship between children living withsingle parents and dropping out of school ...

A Mathematical Model For Measles Transmission Dynamics In Luweero District Of Uganda

ABSTRACTIn this research work, Mathematical Model for Measles Transmission Dynamics in LuweeroDistrict of Uganda, SVEIR model was developed and analyzed. The model consists of five nonliner ordinary differential equations. The effective reproductive number, (the number ofsecondary infections when a single effective individual is introduced into a population where aproportion is protected) was obtained. Further the disease free and endemic equilibrium whereobtained and analyzed for stability. ...

Academic Performance of Pupils of Katala Primary School in Bugiri District, Uganda

ABSTRACTObjectives: This study determined the academic performance of pupils of Katala Primary School in Bugiri District, Uganda. Specifically, this study determined the profile of pupils as to age, gender and academic level. It determined the level of academic performance anddetermined if there is a significant difference in the level of academic performance between male and female pupils. Design: This study employed the descriptive survey method of investigatio...

Causes And Effects of Girl School Dropout in The Community of Nawampiti Sub-County, Luuka District

ABSTRACTThe study on the causes and effects of students’ school dropouts was carried out in Nawampiti sub-county Luuka District. The purpose of the study was to investigate the causes and effects of school dropout in schools. The research was guided by the objectives of the study which included; finding out the causes of school dropouts in Nawampiti sub-county Luuka District, finding out the effects of girls school dropouts inthe community of Nawampiti sub-county. The sa...

Academic Performance Of Hearing Imp Aired Learners In Regular School In Magarini Zone, Magarini District, Kenya

ABSTRACT:he impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude,f the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physicallyhallenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society.'he study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a betternderstanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of specialducation for the physically di...


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