Faculty of Education (FEd): Recent submissions
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Factors influencing participation of learners in adult and continuing education in Kipkelion Districtin Rift Valley Province
(Educational Foundation , College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2012-07-30)In Kenya, low participation of adults in ACE has resulted in slow increase of literacy rates for the country from 40% in 1999 (Republic of Kenya, 1999) to 38.5% in 2006 (Republic of Kenya, 2007). Despite apparently ... -
A Study of factors influencing children enrolment in pre-school Education in Thogoto and Karai zones in Kikiuyu Division , District , Kiambu County - Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education Foundations, 2011-08)This study investigated the constraints on enrolment to Early Childhood Education and Development in Thogoto and Karai Zones in Kikuyu District. The study is based on both qualitative and quantitative methods of data ... -
A Critique of the contribution of Constructive learning approach to the development of critical thinking
(Department of Education Foundations, 2012)The acquisition of critical thinking skills by the learners is important if learners are going to face challenges posed by the many changes taking place in the society. Many instructional approaches have been employed ... -
An assessment of Human-wildlife conflict : A case of Ol Donyo Sabuk National park, Machakos county.
(The University of NairobiExtra mural stidies, 2012)The purpose of this research was to provide a better understanding of the causes of human-wildlife conflict and propose aiding development of a program for integrating wildlife conservation with human development needs ... -
Making Right Decisions: Ethical Issues for Social Science Researchers
(2012)Ethics exist within a social context, which makes ethical decision making a complex process. Including an ethical perspective as a foundation of all kinds of research is vital. Researchers need to follow standards of ... -
Income generating activities and their influence on academic performance in public secondary schools in Tigania East District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Many countries in the world, Kenya inclusive have embraced the notion of basic education to include secondary schooling. On this basis the government of Kenya has introduced strategies aimed at improving access to secondary ... -
A comparative analysis of the performance of small holder Dairy Cattle milk production; a case of smallholder Dairy Cattle farmers in Githunguri and Gatanga District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Food security forms a basis of the realization of the social and economic pillars of the Kenya Governments growth blue print, the Kenya Vision 2030. This study was motivated by the need to find means of increasing milk ... -
Factors influencing effectiveness in tendering process in public sector, the case of Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study sought to investigate the factors influencing effectiveness in tendering process in the Public sector the case ofNyeri county Kenya. The study is specifically focused on Kenya Urban Roads Authority, Kenya Highway ... -
Factors influencing the effective implementation of mother tongue based multilingual education programs among communities in Tanariver County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Recent research in policy implementation has shown a considerable failure in policies in developing countries. One such challenge relates to the implementation of the language in education policy in Kenya which has been ... -
Factors influencing the living standards of adults with physical disabilities in Igembe Central Constituency, Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Disability is about people and their social relationships, and as such it is about the life of people with disabilities and their interaction with the community and the environment. Further, those defined as people with ... -
Factors affecting food security of households: the case of Lodwar, Turkana County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The issue of food security has been of fundamental importance in Kenya. As a basic need, food has been a major discussion issue in many round tables held by food organizations like FAO, WFP and governments around the world. ... -
Hearing impaired primary teacher education trainees' perceptions of the evaluation and assessment systems and its impact on their motivation to undertake examinations in Kenya Teacher Training Colleges
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)In the recent past, concern for special needs has in primary teacher training courses, and affirmative action given in lower admission criteria, special learning environments and special provisions in examinations. However, ... -
Influence of corporate leadership on protection of the rights of children in ECD centres in Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The background of this study assessed how the structure of corporate leadership can effectively help to achieve the intended goals of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Since this is an aspect that has not been there in the ... -
Influence of pre-school teachers' reflective teaching on children's academic performance in Molo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of pre-school teachers' reflective teaching on children's academic performance in Molo District, Kenya. The review of related literature focused on the nature of ... -
Influence of fairtrade standards on the sustainability of workers: a case of Waridi Flower Farm in Athi River, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to find out the influence of Fairtrade standards in improving the sustainability of workers at Waridi flower farm in Athi River, Machakos County. The objectives were to determine the extent ... -
Factors influencing implementation of forest conservation measures in Rachuonyo South District, Homa-Bay County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study was to establish how factors influence implementation of forest conservation measures in Rachuonyo South district, Homa-bay County. Forest covers around 30% of the world's land area where it provides food, wood ... -
Factors influencing the utilization of Cervical Cancer screening services in Gesima Division, Nyamira County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Cancer of the cervix is a leading cause of deaths among women. IUs preventable through regular screening of women at risk for abnormal changes in the cervix and treating those who have positive results. The international ... -
Influence of community management of project information on sustainability of donor funded projects: a case of the Lifestraw Water project in Kakamega South District
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Project sustainability termed as the surest indicator of project success on the project management continuum. Projects touching on the communities are aimed at poverty reduction as well as socio-economic development. This ... -
Influence of national accelerated agricultural inputs access programme on maize production in Nyamarambe Division, Kisii County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study was on the influence of national accelerated agricultural inputs access program (NAAIAP) on maize production in Nyamarambe division, KisiiCounty, Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives; To ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of safety standards in secondary schools in Limuru District, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing the implementation of safety standards in public secondary schools in Limuru district, Kiambu county Kenya. The objectives that guided the study were:- management, ...
