Abstract This study on training and employee performance in Mayfair Safari Hotel, Jinja - Uganda was based descriptive correlation survey designs. The researcher used a selfadministered questionnaire to collect primary data from 67 employees, using simple random sampling. Data analysis was done excel frequencies and percentages. The study was based on three specific objectives: (i) to examine the different methods/approaches used in training employees, (ii) to examine the impacts of training...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to find out factors affecting the education of children with low vision in the Chuka division of Meru South district. The researcher was interested in finding out the views of different people towards the education of children with low vision in the area, therefore qualitative approach was employed to collect data. The researcher chose Head teachers, teachers, parents and visually impaired children as sample population because through them relevant and app...
ABSTRACT This research was conducted in Garissa Teachers’ Training College to investigate the impact of perception on the academic performance of student teacher in science subjects at Garissa teachers’ training college in Garissa District Kenya owing to repeated poor performance. Various literatures from previous authors on the subject were cited. Generally, it was found that a learner’s perception on a subject or concept affects the interest, understanding and thus academic performa...
Abstract Bala sub-county is one of the sub-counties in Dokolo District in 'Jorthcrn 1 l:111:l:1 •.: hi:1• ; /', '' 1 with the most troubling question as to why there is poor performance in most primarv schools wt there are qualified teachers and enough teaching learning materials. Several attempts have been made by inspectors of schools (DIS) from the ministry of Education and Sports (MOES), District coordinating centres like !gar, Amatiburu, Auda and even Lorn Core PTC for a long time bu...
Abstract Since 1940s when the main course of education was started in Kenya with the rehabilitation of victims of the Second World War, there have been a lot of changes in education policies. The initial concern was to provide health and social rehabilitation for those with physical disabilities. These facilities later changed their concern and became custodial care centers following models seen in Europe at that time. Programmes were also started for those with sensory and intellectual chall...
ABSTRACT This study attempted to analyze the factors responsible for the persistence female circumcision among the people of Tumaini zone, Nyandarua North district of Kenya. It H,s realized that despite the tireless effons of the international community to stop Female Circumcision the practice still goes on in Kenya. The indigenous people take it for cultural, religious, social conformity, sexuality control among other items thus peqJetuate it. Data was gathered using qualitati·e methods l...
ABSTRACT This study aimed to deterrnine why girls. perform poorly in science subjects. The marz objective of the study ·was to investigate why girls;fotmpoorlyinseiencesul~jects in Kibaale District. The re.~pondents to the research ·were students as 'well as the teachers of the sampled secondary schools in Kibaale District. One of the findings of the present study relates to the method of teaching normally employed in the science classrooms at the secondary level in Uganda. The method was ...
ABSTRACT The study is aimed at finding out the effects of HIV/AIDS in social development of children aged 4 - 6 years in Kiviu Primary School, Mutomo zone, Mutomo District, Eastern Province of Kenya. Most of the African communities have not accepted HIV/AIDs as a disease but it is associated with witchcraft and curses. This has led to a lot of deaths in our societies hence leaving many children in our societies affected and others infected. In most African societies, the effects of HIV/AIDS ...
Quality education is a major concern in all societies today. Teacher‟s role is to ensure effective teaching and learning takes place. The study looked into effectiveness in teaching and learning of Kiswahili in Primary Teacher Training Colleges. The purpose of the study is to shed light to the educationist on the need of emphasizing on effective teaching and learning of Kiswahili. The study is useful to the educationist in terms of policy making, modification and implementation of curricu...
The purpose of the study was to investigate Parents‘ and Teachers‘ Associations funds in sustaining day secondary schools education in Machakos District. The statement of the problem was based on fact that most schools in the country and Machakos District in particular are lacking vital facilities and are unable to fully provide and implement school activities and programmes. The objectives of the study were centered on examining PTA funds in sustaining the provision of school physical fa...
The role of education in facilitating development across nations is well documented. Equally in disputable is the importance of basic education in society as a whole, as determined by both social and private return from primary education. With the declining enrolment trends in Africa experienced since the 1980s and the continent’s commitment to achieving the Education For All (EFA) goal [Dakar Forum,2000, and Millennium Development Goals (MDGS primary education becomes a crucial issue and n...
Performance in national examinations is embraced as an indicator of quality in education systems that are examination oriented. Learners who perform well are perceived to have received high quality education. Despite the Government of the Republic of Kenya commitment to provide high quality primary education, pupils‟ academic achievement remains a challenge in the public primary schools in Makuyu Division, Murang‟a South District. The available statistics indicate that the division has co...
Outdoor play is a basic element of child’s holistic development. And because children spent most of their time in ECD Centres, educators should understand how to provide them with sufficient play opportunities. In Kenya, there are many studies documented on outdoor play, but these studies failed to explain the school related factors that influence children engagement in outdoor activities. Thus, this study sought to investigate personal and material factors that determines children outdoor ...
Development of education in Kenya is guided by the education Act of 1968 which empowers the education minister to promote education at all levels both quantitatively and qualitatively .This implies that any educational development and expansion should strike a balance between the two aspects. The primary purpose of this study was to investigate into the quality of secondary education in Nkuene Division of Imenti South District, Meru county. The main objective was to propose strategies and pol...
Strategic plans have recently gained popularity in both public and private institutions including schools. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status and challenges in implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Kiambu District, Kiambu County. The objectives of the study were (i) to identify the number of secondary schools with strategic plans as per the government directive, (ii) to establish the process used to develop the strategic plans in public seconda...