Department of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology: Recent submissions
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Instructional practices in biology and their influence on student performance in secondary schools in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, 2017)Performance in Biology in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations (KCSE) has been below expectations, and has continued to cause concern to educators and the general public. In the past five years, performance ... -
Factors that influence teachers’ perception towards the implementation of strengthening mathematics and science in secondary education (smasse) programme in Bungoma
(Kenya, 2017)Dismal performance in Mathematics and Science subjects poses a challenge towards realization of the Kenya National development goal of industrialization by the year 2020. The government of Kenya in liaison with the Japanese ... -
Impact of internship programme on the performance of public health care institutions
(Global Journals Inc. (USA), 2012-10-29)The study seeks to obtain the impact of internship programme on the performance of public health care institutions. Contextual factors are sought that influence the relationship, impact and effect between internship ... -
Tutor competence and its effect on quality of teacher preparation in emerging private primary teacher training colleges in Bungoma county-Kenya
(2013)Teacher quality is critical in the provision of quality education. Teachers are a country’s determinant of competitiveness and capacity to create more jobs and growth. They are important means of passing on values, skills, ... -
Communication constraints faced by staff in Kenyan public universities
(2013-03)This study sought to investigate effective communication constraints faced by staff in public universities. The study location wasin Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya. The study sample ... -
Effect of peer teaching among students on their performance
(2016)Mathematics is a key subject in the school curriculum and is considered as critical filter for learners’ career choices. However, over the years mathematics has been one of the poorly performed subjects in the Kenya Certificate ... -
Origin and development of key religious organizations in Kenya: their influence on curriculum implementation in public secondary schools
(2018-05)Historically, religious organizations in Kenya have had great influence on education. Their participation has been viewed by stakeholders as either positive or negative. The objective of this study was establish the ... -
The influence of communication channels on management practices in Kenyan public universities
(2013)This study was conducted at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. It was guided by communication model as propounded by Shanon and Weaver (1949). This study was designed to investigate the influence of ... -
Land use systems and distribution of tichoderma species in Embu region, Kenya
(2007)The distribution of Trichoderma species in soils of Embu region in relation to land use practices was investigated. The study area was chosen because of its significant land use intensification. Soil washing and dilution ... -
An analysis of non-formal curricular activities in Mumias sub-county, Kenya
(Human resource management academic research society, 2013-09-01)The presence of non-formal curricular activities in schools and the availability of resources that promote the same are indicators of possible implementation of NFCAS. Hence the focus of this study was to analyze the ... -
Study methods for improving quality learning and performance in higher education
(Academic Journals, 2010-12-30)Education is an investment to development and poor study methods should not compromise the mandate of higher education institutions to generate, preserve and disseminate knowledge and produce high quality graduates. ... -
The adequacy of instructional materials and physical facilities and their effects on quality of teacher preparation in emerging private primary teacher training colleges in Bungoma county, Kenya
(2013-01)The research was carried out in eight private teacher training colleges in Western Province in Kenya. The study sample was selected through simple random and purposive sampling techniques. The sample comprised of eight ... -
Challenges facing provision of integrated education for the disabled child in Webuye division, Bungoma east district Kenya
(2009-01-01)The foundation of present day special education in Kenya dates as far back as 1968 when the government published sessional paper NO. 5 on special education. The paper laid out a public policy framework for children with ... -
An investigation to the efficacy of free primary education in withdrawing and maintaining children from child labour in Kiambu district, Kenya.
(2010-12-20)It is estimated that about 250 million children aged between 5-14 years were working world wide by the year 2006, at least 120 million were working full time and close to 80 million in hazardous work. These are children ... -
Peace education for sustainable peace and development: a case of Kenya
(International Research Journals, 2012)A culture of peace will be achieved when citizens of the world understand global problems; have the skills to resolve conflicts constructively, know and live by international standards of human rights, gender and racial ... -
Oral Poetry for Environmental Conservation: A Study of Selected Gusii Song Texts
(Scholarlink resource centre Ltd, 2014-02-01)This position paper focuses on drought related disasters in southern Zimbabwe. Generally, the so-called natural disasters (drought included) are in many instances a result of a complex range of factors that include not ... -
Early identification of learning disabilities among standard three pupils of public primary schools in Butere district, Kenya
(Scholarlink resource centre Ltd, 2012-08-01)Learning Disability is a condition in which children who though appear 'normal' are unable to perform commensurate with their age and ability levels due to a basic psychological problem. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Research in the process of professional training of the social worker: the study and research group - work, training and sociability - GETFS
(2018)The present monograph entitled "Research in the process of professional training of the social worker: the Study Group and Research on Work, Training and Sociability - GETFS", is the result of the experience of GETFS during ... -
Structure and conduct of cross-border bean (Pharsalus vulgaris) marketing in east Africa: the case of western Kenya and eastern Uganda
(Journal of emerging trends in economics and management Sciences, 2011)This study was conducted to assess the current status of cross-border bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) marketing patterns in the border districts of Kenya and Uganda, with a view to improving the marketing system in the region. ... -
Influence of socio-economic status on attitudes towards premarital sex (PMS) among secondary school students in Western Kenya: Case study of Bungoma county, Kenya
(Sabinet, 2012-08-01)A neighbourhood lacking descent environment in qualitative terms is paying a hidden cost. The study examined The need to predict and design preventive measures against HIV/AIDS has provided the valuable impetus for sexual ...