Faculty of Education and Social Science(FESS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
A study of households poverty levels and its influence on primary schools internal efficiency in Kwanza district of Kenya
(2012-02)Education is widely accepted as the main backbone of growth and development of individuals and the nation. However, its achievement continues to elude many who are poverty stricken. Government of Kenya introduced free ... -
Assessment of lecturers perceptions on students-lecturers evaluations in universities in Kenya: a case study of Kibabii university
(2018-11)The common approach method of evaluating instruction in higher education classes is to have students provide feedback on "effectiveness" of learning in a given period. Evaluations generally request specific feedback on ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Business Process Re-engineering on Implementation of Financial Management Systems: A Case of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
(2013)Universities are under pressures from every direction, from reduced government funding to expectations by students and parents to deliver ever-higher quality services in their financial management for accountability purposes. ... -
The role of guiding and counselling in secondary schools in Kenya: prospects and challenges
(2009-09-01)Since the 1990s, education system in Kenya has faced dynamic and rapid changes that have had overwhelming effects both on the child, teacher, school and society at large. Education policies have changed over the years ... -
Social challenges facing heads of schools in the process of enacting the children's act (2001).
(2010-09-01)Education has been identified as a tool for fostering the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and ideals necessary for individuals to play a productive role in any society. The signing of the various global ... -
Participatory decision making in secondary schools: case of students’ involvement in mwala division, Kenya.
(2010-09-01)The study was an investigation of the participation in decision making by secondary schools students in Mwala division, Mwala district. The purpose was to identify the key decision makers in Secondary schools and the ... -
Evaluation of resource needs and service delivery of performance contracting in public primary teachers training colleges in Kenya
(© 2016 IJSRST, 2016)Performance contract as a branch of management science refers to a management control systems which is a contractual agreement to execute a service according to an agreed upon terms, within an established time period and ... -
Students’ reactions to the use of computers in science education in selected Kenyan secondary schools
(2008-12-01)Different people react differently to the same experience. A current trend in science instruction is to integrate technology into classroom in a variety of ways. A Computer Based Instruction (CBI) courseware was used to ... -
Ranking of secondary schools and students in national examinations: the perception of teachers and students
(2010-07-01)The aim of the study was to investigate the teachers’ and students’ perception of ranking schools and students in national examinations. A descriptive survey design was used and secondary schools ... -
Gender and regional disparities in enrolment and academic achievement in Kenya: implications for education planning.
(2010-12-01)According to the requirements of the educational millennium development goals, countries are supposed to ensure that by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike complete a full course of primary education and ... -
Education and Poverty Correlates: A Case of Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya.
(Academic Journals, 2015-09)Education is widely accepted as the main backbone of growth and development of individuals and the nation. However, its achievement continues to elude many who are poverty stricken. Government of Kenya introduced free ... -
Education and poverty,relationship and concerns. A case for Kenya.
(2011-12-01)Poverty has many dimensions and does not merely entail low levels of income or expenditure. According to Sen (1992), poverty is the lack of capability to function effectively in society. Inadequate education can thus be ... -
Horrifying disasters in western Kenya; Impact on education and national development
(Academic Journals, 2008-05-30)The occurrence of natural disasters has shown a positive trend as annual incidents of disaster events have increased on the continent. Approximately two-thirds of the 3.3 million people in Western Kenya fall below the ... -
Access to basic education in Kenya: Inherent concerns
(Academic Journals, 2007-10-30)Basic education being the minimum education that every Kenyan must have for progressive existence in society is a crucial factor. That is why Kenya subscribes to the international protocol that established Education for ...