School of Education and Social Sciences: Recent submissions
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Management of School Environmental Factors on Dropout Rates on Public Primary Schools in Kuresoi South Sub County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)Kenya has made tremendous progress towards the achievement of universal primary education since independence. It has experienced an impressive increase in the number of pupils enrolled in primary schools. Despite the ... -
Alternatives to Corporal Punishment for Improving Students’ Discipline In Public Secondary Schools In Eldama Ravine Sub-County, Baringo-Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)Learning institutions are expected to shape the moral behavior of students by providing code of conduct and ensure compliance to standards rules and regulations. However, due to various reasons, students often do not follow ... -
Effect of Affirmative Action on the Academic Performance of the Boy-Child in Public Primary Schools in Kieni East Sub County – Nyeri County
(KeMU, 2020-08)Education is fundamental to development of human resource capacities and economies. It is a vital tool in achieving greater autonomy, empowerment of women and men and in addressing gender gaps in all aspects. Academic ... -
Role of Christian Religious Education Subject on Student Behaviour: A Case of Day Secondary Schools in North Imenti Meru County, Kenya
(2020-08)The Ministry of Education through the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development have put a lot of effort in the implementation of CRE Subject. Unfortunately, its goals seem not to have been fully realized. The 8-4-4 CRE ... -
Teacher Factors in the Implementation of Curriculum Learning Outcomes in Public Primary Schools Kwale County, Kenya.
(2020-10)Curriculum is the total encounters offered to the learners through the school’s enlightenment (Bishop, 1985). Implementation is conceptualized by Mezieobi (1983) as the steps taken to place a consented policy, idea, proposal ... -
Determinants of Academic Performance among Mature Entry Students: A Case of Nakuru and Nairobi Campuses of Kenya Methodist University
(2019-09)Numerous studies analyzing academic performance and factors affecting the same among university students have been conducted and remedies have been suggested. However, little attention has been highlighted on mature entry ... -
Factors Affecting the Retention Rate of Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Hindi Division, Lamu County Kenya
(2020-08)Education and training is part of the social pillar in the Vision 2030 which partly notes that in order to promote access, retention and quality education for arid and semi-arid communities there is need to Recruit more ... -
Parents’ Role in Career Guidance among Secondary School Students in Kikuyu Sub-County: A Case of Kiambu County - Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Parents invest heavily in their children’s education with career success as the desired outcome. Since the students’ decision making ability is still developing, they need guidance from adults such as parents and teachers ... -
Psychosocial Factors Influencing on Deviant Behaviours among Male Prisoners in Kiambu County, Kenya
(2020-11)A lot of studies have established that deviant behaviours are on the upward trend among prisoners. Studies done on deviant behaviours among inmates have focused on social factors. This study sought to establish the influence ... -
Influence of Selected Factors on Co-Curricular Activities Participation among Learners with Mental Challenges in Special Units within Tigania West Sub-County
(KeMU, 2020-11)Countries on the planet perceive the significance of training learners with unique needs. Students who are slow-witted simply like other typical students take part in co-curricular exercises to remain truly and sincerely ... -
Implementation of Individualized Educational Programme on Learners with Learning Disabilities in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2020-11)The growing number of learners with Learning Disabilities (LD), prompted the Researcher to carry out this study,to assess the implementation of individualized educational programme in public primary schools in Taita-Taveta ... -
Analysis of Social-Cultural Factors that Affect Pupils Retention in Primary Schools in North Horr Sub-County, Marsabit County- Kenya
(KeMU, 2020-11)Learners in pastoralist communities have been experiencing challenges in acquiring the basic education because of social cultural factors such as cultural rites, early marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The ... -
Selected Factors Influencing Adjustment of Retirees: A Case of Ministry Of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2020-11)Retirement occurs when one leaves formal employment to other engagement that may not be part of their previous work. It can also be seen as cessation of one stage of life to a new one. Most studies have concentrated on ... -
Influence of Head Teachers' Leadership Traitson Students Academic Performance: A Survey of Private Primary School in Nyali Sub County
(KeMU, 2019-10)Studies done over the years indicate that Headteachers leadership traits influence academic performance to a great extent. This is because the headteacher is the chief instructor, coordinator and motivator of both teachers ... -
Effect of Head Teachers Leadership Styles on Discipline in Public Secondary Schools in Tigania West District, Kenya
(KeMU, 2012-07)s ABSTRACT In the late l 980's and early 1990's there was a notable increase in mass indiscipline in various secondary schools in Kenya. Students' unrests not only resulted in loss of human life and property but also ... -
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 Leading to High Dropout Rates among Students in Public Secondary School in Rongai District, Nakuru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2013-06)ABSTRACT Education plays a key role in human development through the process of empowering people to improve their wellbeing and participation in nation building. Dropout however causes a serious threat to gain in education ... -
Pre-Service Training of Primary School Teachers and how it Impacts on Quality of Teaching in Primary Schools; A Case of Thika District in Kiambu County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2013-06)ABSTRACT Pre-service teacher education programs are designed to develop in students the initial knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable them grow into successful teachers. The Ministry of Education and other key ... -
Factors Contributing to Effective Provision of In-Service Education and Training (Inset) of Primary School Teachers: Case of Nyandarua South Distict Nyandarua County -Kenya
(KeMU, 2013-06)ABSTRACT In-service education and training programs or in other words professional development programs are those programs given to individuals, in this case, teachers as they are still in their work place. The main aim ... -
Management Challenges Facing Head Teachers in Utilizing Constituency Development Funds in Primary Schools in Nyeri South District
(KeMU, 2012-06)Despite the large sums of funds devolved to schools with the goal of developing resources and infrastructure, issues have been raised on the effectiveness of utilizing the funds. The purpose of the study was to analyze the ...
