Faculty of Education (FEd): Recent submissions
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The impact of cost sharing policy in education on the dropout rates of public secondary schools in Keumbu division, Kisii central district
(School Of Education, University of Nairobi, 2007)Many children miss to joint the education cycle and even those who join it drop before completion due to the inability to parents to cost share The purpose of this study was to establish the impact of cost sharing policy ... -
Factors inhibiting boards of governors' management of public secondary schools in Kapsaret and Kesses divisions of Uasin-Gishu District
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2001-05)The BOG is the public secondary school management body that derives its authority from the Education Act Chapter 21 I of the Laws of Kenya of 1968 (Republic of Kenya, 1980).- The BOGs in their management have ... -
A study of attitudes of Headteachers towards corporal punishment as a disciplinary method in public secondary schools in Nairobi province
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2002)Teachers, to a large extent have assumed the role of parents. This is because teachers spend a greater part of their day with the children as compared to the time children spend with their parent during their school ... -
A study of students' democratization through administrative and pedagogical practices in secondary schools in Bungoma district.
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2004)The study sought to establish how schools' administrative and pedagogical practices influence the students' development of democratic abilities. The practices covered were pedagogy, culture of dialogue, system of justice, ... -
The role of the headteachers' communication styles on Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education performance in public secondary schools in Kiambaa Division, Kiambu District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2008)The study assesses the role of headteachers' communication Styles on KCSE performance in public secondary schools. The study was carried out in Kiambaa Division, Kiambu ... -
An investigation in to the factors which influence enrollment, participation, transition and completion rates in secondary Schools in West Pokot District
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2004)This study was a survey of the enrolment, participation, transition and completion rates in secondary schools in West Pokot District. The objectives of this study were to: (i) Explore the level ... -
Factors influencing form two students in their choices of optional subjects, in Mwimbi Division, Meru South District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2007)The purpose of this study was to examine factors that influenced Form two students in the selection of optional subjects in Mwimbi Division of Meru South District. Eight research questions were formulated to guide in the ... -
A study on teachers' attitudes towards the withdrawal of corporal punishment as a disciplinary measure from public secondary schools in Kikuyu division.
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2004)Teachers play a key role in maintaining discipline within a school. This may be due to the fact that teachers spend most of their day with the students as compared to the time the students spend with their parents. ... -
The relationship between head teachers' characteristics and student involvement in public secondary school administration in Meru Central District, Kenya
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2007)The purpose of this study was to find out whether the involvement of students in public secondary school administration enhances or promotes effective management. Five research objectives were formulated to guide the ... -
A study on the impact of the ban of corporal punishment on discipline of students in public secondary schools in Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2005)Corporal punishment has been used as a discipline management procedure in Kenya since the inception of formal education by the colonialists and is currently one of the most ranging and controversial ... -
Effects of Fees Guidelines on the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi Province, Kenya
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2005)The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of Government fees guidelines on the management of schools in Nairobi Province, Kenya. There has been a major concern amongst stakeholders about the amount of ... -
Factors that influence performance of English at secondary schools level in Matungulu Division, Kangundo District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2007)The study has examined the factors associated with students' performance in English Language in Secondary schools in Matungulu division in Kangundo District. The results of the study showed that all the respondents agreed ... -
A study of factors that lead to low enrolment of female students in undergraduate courses in the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2004)This study was carried out to investigate the factors that lead to low enrolment of female students in the undergraduate courses in the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University. Evidence from the ground ... -
A study on preparation of school principals and implications on their administrative performance in Vihiga District - Kenya
(Department of Education, 2002)Principals play a key role in achievement of educational goals and objectives in schools. The quality of schools depends largely on their leadership. It is said, "schools are as great as their ... -
Factors affecting performance in Kenya certificate of primary education in Kabarnet Division of Baringo District
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2004)The purpose of this study was to find out the factors that affected performance in KCPE examinations in public primary schools in Kabarnet Division, Baringo District. It sought to identify the effects ... -
The effect of orphan-hood on the nutritional and educational status of children in Zambia
(School of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2006)The death of a parent occasion's severe trauma on a child. The loss a parent causes emotional distress and deprives the orphaned child of nurturing, values, information and discipline. The loss of a productive household ... -
A study of Non governmental organizations participation in financing secondary schools for quality education in central division of Laikipia district.
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2002)The Non Governmental Organizations are an important source of finance in schools as identified by Republic of Kenya (1999a). This is because the Kenyan government faces a lot of financial constraints due to almost ... -
Assessment of the role expectations of women deputy head teachers in public secondary schools in Thika District, Kenya
(Department of Education, 2007)The purpose of the study was to determine the role expectations of the women deputy head teachers. It investigated how women deputy heads performed their roles. It also sought to establish if they experienced ... -
The Key Actors in the Sudan Peace Process 1994 - 2005.
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 2005)The Government of Sudan has had a long history of conflict dating back before its independence in 1956. The people of Sudan and the international community initiated peace processes in an attempt to end the conflicts. ... -
An investjgation into the causes of poor performance in kiswahili kcse examination in Kipipiri Division of
(Department of Education, 2003)This study set out to investigate the causes of poor performance in Kiswahili KCSE examination in Kipipiri Division of Nyandarua District because there has been consistent poor performance ...
