Faculty of Education and Social Science(FESS): Recent submissions
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The use of language and style in the works of two kenyan playwrights
(2016-11)Stylistics criticism is based on the study of style as used in literary expressions and their effects on the audience. It attempts to establish principles capable of explaining the particular linguistic items and choices ... -
Religion and language Learning: A case of language learning strategies in the Tanzanian sociolinguistic environment
(2416-11)The study examined religion as a sociocultural determinant of the choice of Language Learning Strategies among learners of English in the Tanzanian context. Basing on Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, the study hypothesized ... -
The pragmatics of zoosemy, colour and shape in Kenyan political party symbols
(KIBU, 2018-09-03)In many parts of the world, political parties use symbols and colours for identification. Political party symbols and colours are used to make political activities visible and avoid confusion. Political parties were formed ... -
The communicative functionality of code mixing structures in contemporary Luhya secular music texts
(KIBU, 2018-09-03)This paper is based on the communicative functionality of code-mixing linguistic structures in contemporary Luhya secular music texts. The study aimed at finding out how intra-sentential and intersentential code mixed ... -
Factors influencing participation of children in early childhood development and education programme in Bungoma south sub-County, Bungoma county – Keny
(2018-09)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing participation of children in the ECDE programme in Bungoma South Sub-county of Bungoma County. Early childhood care and education programmes yield greater ... -
Gender as a sociocultural determinant of the choice of language learning strategies
(2017-12)The study examined gender as a sociocultural determinant of the choice of Language Learning Strategies among learners of English in the Tanzanian context. Under the guidance of Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, the study ... -
Taboo and secular education: The engagement towards environmental conservation in Africa
(2017-12)The paper presupposes that the secular conception inherent in Western science as part of the general colonial baggage to Africa, has presented a clash of worldviews for Africa; Western versus African, and in essence a ... -
Selection and utilization of hypermedia in pedagogy of hearing impaired students in Kenya
(2017-12)Hypermedia has modified the pedagogy. Learning happens in situations, while technology focuses on the settings and programs which make learners be involved. This paper aims at investigating; influence of integrating ... -
Baker’s strategies in translation: a lexico-semantic analysis of four luhya dialects; Lukabras, Lwisukha, Luwanga and Lukhayo in informative text
(KIBU, 2018-09-03)There exist numerous strategies of dealing with the problem of Target Language Non-equivalence in the translation of different text types. In this regard, Baker’s proposed strategies for dealing with nonequivalence at the ... -
Challenges of teaching the revised Kiswahili syllabus in secondary schools, a case study of Bungoma west district Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-09-03)The purpose of this study was to find out the challenges facing the teaching of the revised syllabus of Kiswahili in secondary schools in Bungoma West District. The performance of Kiswahili language dropped in the recent ... -
Use of life themes Pedagogy and its influence on performance in christian religious education (CRE) in secondary schools in Kenya
(201-12)The purpose of this study was to assess the teachers’ use of life themes pedagogy and its influence on performance in Christian Religious Education (CRE) in Secondary Schools in Kenya. The objectives of the study were: ... -
Linguistic variations in spoken Kiswahili: a case of form one students from Bungoma east sub county
(KIBU, 2018-09-03)The research paper identified and described phonological, morphological and grammatical variations in Kiswahili spoken by form one students selected from private/boarding primary schools and public day schools. The ... -
Ethical leadership: A theoretical analysis of kenyan ethical climate
(2017-12)Kenya has in the recent past found itself up the ranks of corruption. This is based on the 2016 Global Economic Crime survey by Price Waterhouse Coopers, comparing economic crimes in a sample of 115 countries in which Kenya ... -
Teacher qualification and primary school academic achievement in Khwisero sub county, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-09-03)Teachers have a crucial role in improving learning outcomes. Since quality differs by teacher, their potential impact on student outcomes may also differ. This study explored the relationship between teacher qualifications ... -
An assessment of quality assurance on academic performance in public primary schools in Kenya
(201-12)The core function of the directorate of Quality Assurance and Standards is ensuring Quality education. Despite the government’s effort in strengthening the department, it is still wanting. The main objective of the study ... -
Efficacy of kinesthetic instructional resources utilization on students’ performance in biology in secondary schools in Kenya
(201-12)Educators propose a wider range of stimulating and exciting materials to be used in teaching the concepts outlined in the curriculum to ensure that learners are actively involved in the learning process. The purpose of ... -
Devolved governance and quality of pre Primary education in Busia County, Kenya
(2017-12)The study examined the quality of pre-primary education in the era of devolved governance in Busia County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to: investigate the suitability of teaching and learning environment ... -
Challenges teachers face when handling children with aggressive tendencies: a study in Mwingi central sub county, Kitui county, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-09-03)Children with aggressive behaviours belong to the behaviourally disordered category of children with special needs. These children display negative behaviour tendencies that hurt others either verbally or physically. ... -
Factors Influencing participation of children in early childhood development and education programme In Bungoma south sub-county, Bungoma county – Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-09-03)The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing participation of children in the ECDE programme in Bungoma South Sub-county of Bungoma County. Early childhood care and education programmes yield greater ... -
Factors that constrain school leadership from addressing challenges faced by hi girls
(2016)While many countries have made progress towards achieving equality in education among the Hearing Impaired (HI), HI adolescent schoolgirls in Kenya continue to face many obstacles that impede their path to learning. They ...