Faculty of Education (FEd): Recent submissions
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Effects of quality assurance and standards services on preschoolers' performance in science in Westlands district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The study was to determine the effects of Quality Assurance and Standards Services on preschoolers' performance in science in Westland District, Nairobi in Kenya. It was found necessary to undertake this study as its ... -
Effects of classroom interaction on student academic performance: the case of selected public primary schools in Kahuro district, Murang'a county
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of classroom interaction on student academic performance in public primary schools in Kahuro District, Murang'a County. A major justification of the study was the ... -
Factors influencing use of radio in teaching and learning in secondary schools: the case of Starehe District in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Radio is an important instrument for educational instructions which has received considerable research in developed countries compared to the developing ones. In Kenya, for example, distance learning, through radio, has ... -
Role of guidance and counselling in addressing psychosocial needs of orphaned pupils in public pre-schools in Nakuru municipality, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Kenya as a developing nation is undergoing dynamic, political, economic and social cultural transitions. The education system is also adjusting to the current trends in handling of pupils in a holistic manner. Two key ... -
Influence of socio-cultural and economic factors on retention of boy-child in public primary schools in Kiambu West district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The study set out to establish the social, economic, cultural and peer pressure factors affecting retention of the boy child in public primary schools in Kiambu West District. The research design used was that of descriptive ... -
Influence of parental characteristics on enrolment of preschool children with visual impairement in integrated schools in Nairobi county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Children with visual impairment have unique educational needs. In order to meet their unique needs they must be enrolled in schools for visually impaired to access specialized service. In the year 2000 UN General Assembly ... -
Human Resource factors affecting implementation of free primary education programme: a case study of primary schools in Mogotio district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The study was designed to investigate human resource factors that affect the implementation of Freeprimary Education Programme. It look at four variables; Motivation of teachers, their skill level, their remuneration and ... -
Effects of in-service training of mathematics teachers on students performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination in Machakos district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of in-service training of mathematics teachers on students' performance in KCSE examination in Machakos district. The study was guided by the following objectives; ... -
Effects of free primary education on pupils' perfomance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in public primary schools in Lari district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The main aim of this study was to establish the effects of Free Primary Education (FPE) on pupils' performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in public primary schools in Lari District. The need for the ... -
Influence of parental characteristics on academic performance of Unity preschool children in Embakasi district, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The purpose of this study was to find out parental characteristics and its influence on academic performance of unity preschool children in Embakasi district, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study's objectives were to determine ... -
Teachers' perceptions of headteachers' supervisory practices on performance of their duty in public primary schools in Nakuru North district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)The purpose of this study was to establish teachers' perceptions of head teachers' supervisory practices on performance of duty in public primary schools in Nakuru North district. The objectives of the study were; to ... -
The Role of national interest in regional integration : : the case of Kenya in the East African community 2000-2007
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2008)Since the establishment of the new EAC, Kenya has on several occasions failed to comply with the EAC Treaty to safeguard its own national interest. This study seeks to investigate the role of national interest in regional ... -
Structural adjustment programmes and provision of higher education in sub-saharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2004)Public spending on education can be a strong instrument for equity expanding opportunities and raising the living standards for all, and especially for the poorest. This is the rationale behind government subsidizing ... -
An investigation into the causes and effects of child sexual abuse in Kibera slum Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2004)Sexual abuse is a vice that occurs in all-social and ethnic groups. It is a vice that shocks and traumatizes the victims and undermines the status of children and women in any society. Yet it is largely suffered in ... -
Secondary school students' perception of home science subject in Nairobi province
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2005)Home science subject is a very vital area of study. Our day-to-day lives rotate around this subject, mainly being needlework, cookery, and housecraft. Unfortunately, it is not as popular as it should be, and particularly ... -
Assessment of Sawdust potential in the removal of Dye colour from Textile Waste Water
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2004)The potential of hardwood and softwood sawdust as low cost adsorbents in the removal of a disazo dye (Congo Red) from water was evaluated. Two softwoods, Cypress (Cypress us lusitanica) and Pine (Pinus spp.) and two hardwoods ... -
Participation of micro and small enterprises in export : a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2004)The importance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) has been highlighted in various government publications and policy papers. Regional markets have opened up opportunities for Micro and Small Enterprises to engage in ... -
The Financial challenges facing the management of primary schools by the headteachers after the introduction of free primary education: : a case of Westlands division, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2004)The study was an investigation into the financial challenges facing primary school headteachers in Westlands division, Nairobi. The study was conducted utilizing thirty five participants who included 33 primary school ... -
Analysis of the factors leading to juvenile delinquency : The case of Murang'a children's remand home
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2008)The general aim of this study was to analyze the various factors leading to juvenile delinquency among children in Murang'a Children's Remand Home. In addition, the study sought to asses the various offences committed by ... -
The Preparedness of national secondary school teachers in Nairobi Province to implement HIV/AIDS Education curriculum
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2003)This study was carried out to investigate the preparedness of HIV/AIDS 'carrier subject' teachers from National Secondary Schools in Nairobi province to implement the HIV/AIDS Education curriculum. The study mainly ...
