School of Education: Recent submissions
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Same but different: head teachers′ perceptions of leadership in Kenya and Sweden
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2007-11-01)This article compares Kenyan and Swedish head teachers’ views on leadership. Data were collected by 20 interviews in each country and analysed to generate descriptive categories, themes and conceptual ideas. In order to ... -
Objectives and actual HIV and AIDS education programme delivery and behavioral changes among Kenyan secondary school students
(Academic Journals, 2009-04-30)Although there seems to be a high level of awareness of the HIV and AIDS menace among the youth, their behavior does not reflect this level of awareness. There seems to be a mismatch between HIV and AIDS Programme objectives ... -
Rate of financial return to university schooling among lecturers in two public universities in Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2010-05-01)Influence of education on earnings among workers is well documented. However, the level of relationship that exists between earnings and schooling among lecturers in public universities in Kenya remain undetermined. The ... -
Factors that determine students and teachers attitudes towards art and design curriculum
(Academic Journals, 2010-04-30)Art and Design is one of the vocational subjects in the secondary school curriculum. Its implementation has not been impressive owing to a steady decline in enrolment of students, students dropping the subject at different ... -
E-learning in secondary Schools in Kenya: A Case of the NEPAD E-schools
(Academic Journals, 2010-05-31)The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) schools were set up as centres of excellence in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration, so that other schools could copy their model in e-learning. ... -
An evaluation of home environmental factors affecting performance of boarding secondary school students in Kenya
(International University Line, 2010-06)The purpose of the study was to establish home environmental factors affecting both girls and boys in day secondary schools in an attempt to achieve academic excellence. The research designs used in the study were ... -
Teachers and students perceptions of psychological factors contributing to violent behaviour among public secondary school students in western province, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2010-11-30)Violence is not a new phenomenon in the modern educational system. It is manifested in the form of rioting, sexual violence, fighting and bullying. The purpose of this study is to establish teachers’ and students’ perceptions ... -
Perceived home factors contributing to violent behaviour among public secondary school students in western province, Kenya
(Scholarlink Research Institute, 2011-02-01)Violent behavior is not a new phenomenon in the contemporary educational system. It is manifested in the form of rioting, sexual violence, fighting and bullying. These destructive activities contribute to physical disabilities, ... -
The perceived discrepancy between the teaching of Christian religious education and inculcation of moral values amongst secondary schools students in Kisumu East district, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011-03-30)Previous research and document evidence obtainable in popular media has consistently reported that Kenyan students’ moral standing and general conduct in the wider society does not reflect acquisition and practice of values ... -
Career aspirations and career development barriers of adolescents in Kisumu Municipality, Kenya
(Sabinet, 2011-10-01)The purpose of this study is to explore gender differences in adolescents' career aspirations and career development barriers among secondary school students in Kisumu municipality, Kenya. The study was conducted on 348 ... -
The Perceived Discrepancy Between the Teaching of Christian Religious Education and Acquisition of Social Relating Skills Amongst Secondary Schools Students in Kisumu East …
(2011-05)Previous research and document evidence obtainable in popular media has consistently reported that Kenyan students’ social standing and general conduct in the wider society does not reflect acquisition and practice of ... -
The relationship among school adjustment, gender and academic achievement amongst secondary school students in Kisumu District Kenya
(Sabinet, 2011-12-01)Poor school adjustment leads to low academic achievement, behavioural problems, discordant educational aspirations and even school dropout. The current study investigated the levels of school adjustment and its relationship ... -
The relationship among school adjustment, gender and academic achievement amongst secondary school students in Kisumu District Kenya
(Sabinet, 2011-12-01)Poor school adjustment leads to low academic achievement, behavioural problems, discordant educational aspirations and even school dropout. The current study investigated the levels of school adjustment and its relationship ... -
Perception of teachers and students on corporal punishment in secondary schools in Bondo District, Kenya
(2013)In Kenya, corporal punishment has been a mode of punishment until it was banned by the Ministry of Education in the year 2001. Before its ban, it was being used in nearly all the schools in Bondo District. Reports from ... -
Perception of deputy principals and board of governors on corporal punishment in secondary schools in Bondo District, Kenya
(International Journals of Multidisciplinary Research Academy, 2013)In Kenya, corporal punishment has been a mode of punishment until it was banned by the Ministry of Education in the year 2001. Before its ban, it was being used in nearly all the schools in Bondo District. Reports from ... -
Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Efficacy of CBC in Primary and Secondary Schools in Siaya County: Teacher Requirement Projections
(2020-07)Quality education is attributed to sustainability of key educational resource requirements among them adequate well-trained teachers, without which the implementation of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) geared towards ... -
Role of institutional managers in quality assurance: reflections on Kenya's University Education
(Australian Journal of Business and Management Research (AJBMR), 2011-05-01)Universities are accountable to the stakeholders. To justify their continued existence, the managers of these universities need to guarantee the public that the institutions they lead offer quality teaching, research and ... -
Students' Admission Policies For Quality Assurance: Towards Quality Education In Kenyan Universities
(Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA, 2011-05-01)The demand for university education in Kenya has significantly increased. Many secondary school graduates and the working class look for opportunities to pursue university education. There are also students from other ... -
Examination of the effects of cost sharing policy on science and technology education and training in Kenya national polytechnics
(Australian Journal of Business and Management Research (AJBMR), 2011-05-01)Strengthening equitable gender access to and success in science and technology courses is an essential prerequisite for Kenya’s economy. The country’s potential for development in agriculture, health and industry is going ... -
University expansion in Kenya and issues of quality education: Challenges and opportunities
(Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA, 2011-11-01)The demand for university education in Kenya has significantly increased and continues to swell. Many secondary school graduates and the working class look for opportunities to pursue university education. Universities ...