Browsing School of Education and Social Sciences by Issue Date
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Impact of leadership styles of the headteachers on students' academic achievement in secondary schools in Igembe North district.
(KeMU, 2011)The quality of leadership makes the difference between the success and failure of a school. It is important that the performance of a school is appraised against the performance of the person who leads it. Kenya certificate ... -
A study of management and its effect on effective learning of autistic children in a special school and special units in Imenti North district.
(KeMU, 2011)ABSTRACT Autism is a brain disorder that takes place during the first two and a half years of childhood. It is characterized by social disconnectedness, failure to recognize and read the subtleties of human communication ... -
An investigation into the factors that influence students' absenteeism in secondary schools in Tetu district, Nyeri county Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-04)Poor and declining performance has been noted in many schools in Kenya. Absenteeism of students is a problem that keeps on being mentioned in the mass media and by education planners. The factors that influence absenteeism ... -
The role of teacher trainees' in the management of behaviour change programmes in prevention and protection aganist HIV and AIDS
(KeMU, 2011-05)Over the past 25 years, nearly 25 million people have died from AIDS in the world. In 2007, globally about one million people were living with HIV and AIDS and about 2.5 million people were newly infected with the virus. ... -
Challenges to effective management of secondary schools by Board of Governors(BoG) in Abogeta division of Imenti South district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-05)Management is a very crucial component for success of any organization. The management of education in Kenya is guided by the Education Act of 1968 and revised in 1980. The Act gives the BOG powers to manage education at ... -
Contribution of free primary education to academic performance in primary school pupils, a case of Tigania West district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-05)In Africa, a few countries like Malawi and Tanzania have implemented free primary education before Kenya. With mixed cases of success, problems and handicaps, some countries have challenged the policy on the grounds of ... -
Relationship between management and utilization of learning resources in science and mathematics in secondary schools in Imenti North district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-05)Science and Mathematics has for long been used by developed nations as a means of attaining faster economic development. The current trends in academic performance of science and mathematics in secondary schools in Kenya ... -
The relationship between management factors and academic performance in primary schools in Imenti South District
(KeMU, 2011-05)Kenya has made significant gains in reduction of illiteracy by increasing enrollment in primary schools' in recent years. Literacy levels have increased considerably from 10 % in 1960 to 60% in 1998 for women and from 30 ... -
An analysis of the factors influencing performance of physics in secondary schools in Othaya District.
(KeMU, 2011-05)The performance of science subjects is an important to achieve an industrialized nation. This study investigated the management factors that influence the performance and enrolment of physics as a science in Othaya District ... -
Factors influencing motivation of secondary school teachers towards improved performance in their teaching in Imenti south district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Motivation is a key aspect to any employee's productivity and performance. Teacher motivation is a key factor towards improved students' examination results. This study aimed at identifying the factors influencing motivation ... -
Factors influencing teachers' job satisfaction in primary schools. A case of Igembe North district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Primary school teachers -desire security, recognition, new experience and independence otherwise they do not perform accordingly. To achieve the above, there is need to understand factors associated with teachers' job ... -
Factors influencing drug and substance abuse among secondary school students in Meru municipality in Imenti North District, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Drug and substance abuse is a major challenge to societies and authorities from all over the world. The main objective of this study was to investigate factors that influence drug and substance abuse among secondary school ... -
Assessment of managerial roles of stakeholders in influencing academic performance of students in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education ; a case of Imenti North District.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Students in Kenya's secondary schools take four years to prepare for higher education. Most students start to shape their future in pursuing subjects that will take them to their careers at this level. Secondary education ... -
Management of mathematics curriculum and its impact on visually impaired learners' performance in special primary schools in Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)Education is an essential pre-condition for economic and social development. Education enables individuals in their respective environments to recognize their potential for survival. Management is held to be the key factor ... -
Challenges faced in educational provision of learners with mental retardation: A case of Akachiu Division in Igembe South district, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)The challenges faced in Educational Provisions of Learners with mental retardation in Akachiu Division in Igembe South District have not been fully understood and this as affected them in great deal. The purpose of the ... -
Role of career guidance and counseling on Career awareness level of secondary school students in Meru South District - Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)The aim of career guidance is to provide occupational needs of the students in preparation for integration into the world of work. This study was carried out to establish the role of career guidance and counseling programmes ... -
Impact of school management on Kenya certificate of secondary education (KCSE) performance in Isiolo county of Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06-06)Educators and the general public have expressed concern over factors that influence student performance in examinations. The most outstanding factor has to do with the school management. Performances in national ... -
Prevalence of night bedwetting among children aged ten to fourteen years. A case of boarding primary schools in Maara district- Kenya
(KeMU, 2012-04)Night bedwetting is the most prevalent and chronic of all childhood problems. The experience, particularly of the older children can be extremely distressing and limiting. Most bedwetting is just a developmental delay, ... -
Gender Disparity in the Administration of Public Primary Schools in Tharaka South District
(KeMU, 2012-04)ABSTRACT Gender disparity in Leadership is not only a hot debate in Kenya but bis also a Global concern, Muteshi, (2006). Several factors are cited for this disparity and most of these factors are blamed for male domineering ... -
Factors influencing enrolment of girls in public secondary schools in Kieni west district, Nyeri County Kenya.
(KeMU, 2012-06)Education enables individuals and society to make an all round participation in the developmental process, by acquiring knowledge, ability, skills and attitudes. Education is one of the critical sources to the alleviation ...
