Faculty of Education (FEd): Recent submissions
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The effects of rapid expansion of secondary schools on the provision of quality education in Kericho district
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2006)Access to secondary education has continued to gain more significance to all stakeholders in education; including the government, parents, teachers and even learners themselves. This is because secondary level education ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of mathematics curriculum in public secondary schools in Kanduyi Division, Bungoma-South District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Educational administration, 2009)This study investigated the factors that influence mathematics curriculum implementation in public secondary schools in Kanduyi Division of Bungoma- South District. The descriptive survey research design was used and ... -
Challenges faced by administrators in implementing HIV/AIDS curriculum in secondary schools in central division of Machakos District, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Educational Administration and Planning, 2007)The purpose of the study was to investigate the challenges faced by administrators in implementing HIV/AIDS curriculum in secondary schools in Central Division of Machakos District. Seven research questions were formulated ... -
Factors influencing effective integration of HIV / AIDs curriculum in public secondary schools as perceived by teachers in Dagoreiti Division, Nairobi Province
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education, 2005)Kenya mY/AIDS education syllabus for schools and colleges was introduced in 2001. The main purpose of the study was to find out the factors influencing effective integration of mY/AIDS curriculum in Dagoretti Division, ... -
Participatory management practices in secondary schools in Uasin-Gishu district
(University of NairobiDepartment of Educational administration and Planning, 2002)This study set out to investigate the participatory management practices used by headteachers in secondary schools in Uasin-Gishu District. Specifically, the investigation was on the degree to which students, teachers and ... -
An investigation into alternative strategies of discipline in the absence of corporal punishment in the public secondary schools in Matungulu division, Machakos district, Kenya
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2004)Corporal punishment has been used as a method of discipline in many schools until the withdrawal by the Ministry of Education Science and Technology (2001). With discipline being so detrimental to existence of harmony ... -
A comparative study of the levels of adherence and implementation of safety standards guidelines in secondary schools in Machakos district, Kenya
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2005)The study focused on finding the levels of implementation of the M.O.E.S.T's safety standard guidelines by the headteachers of secondary schools in Machakos District, Kenya. The study also focused on the headteachers ... -
Job satisfaction among deputy head teachers of public secondary schools in Nairobi province
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2003)The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of job satisfaction among deputy headteachers of Nairobi Province public secondary schools. The study attempted to establish the job factors that cause job satisfaction ... -
An investigation into administrative problems caused by over enrolment in public primary schools in Nairobi province, Kenya
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2004-09)This study was conducted in Nairobi province, Kenya. The main purpose of this study was to examine the problems that are experienced by primary school headteachers in their administrative tasks pertaining to; finance, ... -
A study of the causes and effects of pupil dropout in primary schools in Siakago division of Mbeere district
(Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nairobi, 2007)Education for all has been one of the major developmental goals of the Kenya government (Republic of Kenya, 2003(b). To achieve this goal, the government has adopted several strategies and measures since independence, ... -
Perception of teachers and educational administrators of central division Nairobi, on use of school-based assessment for certification in the Kenya certificate of secondary education
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2004-11)The study focused on the perception of teachers and educational administrators on integration of school-based assessment scores with the Kenya Certificate of Secondary education examination scores in certification. The ... -
Factors contributing to drop out of female students from secondry schools in Awendo division
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2008)Development of a country depends entirely on education of its citizens. Most African countries suffer from many consequences of ignorance due to lack of education. Although many African children go to school, a small ... -
The influence of adult and continuing education on economic development in Kariobangi North, Kasarani division, Nairobi
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2008-08)The real purpose of this study was to find out the role of adult education on economic development in Kasarani division of Nairobi Province. The research study was guided by research questions which were relevant to ... -
Perceived effectiveness of decentralized teacher recruitment in primary schools in Gucha district, Kenya
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2005)The rapid expansion of the education sector in Kenya and lack of policy reviews has led to ineffective and inefficient delivery of services resulting in inequitable distribution and wastage of teachers. In order to ... -
The impact of socio-cultural factors on drop-out rates among secondary school girls in west Pokot district
(2008)The purpose of the study was to investigate the Impact of socio-cultural factors on drop out rates of secondary school girls in West Pokot District which has showed marked increase over the years. Six research questions ... -
A study of the factors affecting street children's enrolment and retention in primary schools
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2004-12)The overall purpose of this study was to study the factors that affect the enrollment and retention of street children in primary schools. The study focused on factors such as age variation, lifestyle of street children ... -
Headteachers' attitudes towards decentralization of administrative structures of public secondary schools in Baringo and Koibatek districts
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2001)In 1998, the Government of Kenya released the Master Plan on Education and Training (MPET), which entailed increasing efficiency and effectiveness through decentralization and devolution of power and authority, by ... -
Primary school teachers' attitudes towards external supervision in Evurori Division, of Mbeere District in Kenya
(Department of Education-administration and planning, 2004)The concept of attitude permeates virtually all facets of a person's daily life and educational supervision is not an exception. As seen in many studies, teachers' attitude towards supervision as a tool towards enhancement ... -
Rural Radio and New Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs): Implications on Agricultural Technology Dissemination and Adoption in Kenya
(Department of Arts- Communication, 2003)This research paper is a culmination of an attempt to address the glaring weaknesses in the provision of extension services with the support of rural radio and enhanced by the new ICTs. The basis ... -
The Quality of Basic Non-Formal Education
(Department of Educational Administration & Planning, University of Nairobi, 2006)RECOMMENDATIONS 1. NFE should be integrated to formal education system to ensure that there is parity in the type of basic education provided 2. Ensure there are sufficient funds to support the operations of the centres ...
