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Influence of Teachers Administrative Strategies on Bridging Gender Gap in KCSE Academic Performance in Mixed Boarding Secondary Schools in Nandi North Sub- County, Kenya

Influence of Teachers Administrative Strategies on Bridging Gender Gap in KCSE Academic Performance in Mixed Boarding Secondary Schools in Nandi North Sub- County, Kenya

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Keter David Kiplagat, Dr. Kiprop David & Dr Kapkiai MosesKisii University, KenyaCorresponding Author: davidketer1960@yahoo.com Abstract: Despite all the measures taken to give education equal gender opportunities, there is so much gender inequality in education worldwide. Discrepancies in performance between males and females, school completion rates, and participation in job opportunities are much more prevalent in…

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Academic Stress as a Predictor of Suicide Ideation among University Students in Nairobi County, Kenya

Academic Stress as a Predictor of Suicide Ideation among University Students in Nairobi County, Kenya

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Oji Michael Obinna, Ondieki Zachariah and Ouko GeorgeThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaCorresponding Author: miobidan@yahoo.com Abstract: In Kenya, a concern has been expressed on the rate at which the number of deaths by suicide is growing among the young adults in the universities and majority of these cases involve university students in Nairobi County. The…

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School Factors Contributing to Low ZIMSEC Pass Rate: A Case of Tapiwa Primary School, Gweru District in Zimbabwe

School Factors Contributing to Low ZIMSEC Pass Rate: A Case of Tapiwa Primary School, Gweru District in Zimbabwe

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Dr. Gambiza CathrineAtlantic International University, Honululu, Hawaiigambiza0@gmail.com Abstract: The research focused on school factors that contribute to low ZIMSEC performance at Tapiwa Primary School Gweru District in the Midlands Province, Zimbabwe. The study sample was composed of (10) participants (5 males and 5 females) it used a Thematic case study research design with a qualitative…

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Adequate Organisation of Tutoring Sessions as an Effective Tool for Student Support in Open and Distance Learning: The Experience of the Open University of Tanzania

Adequate Organisation of Tutoring Sessions as an Effective Tool for Student Support in Open and Distance Learning: The Experience of the Open University of Tanzania

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Janeth O. Jonas – Department of Adult and Distance Education, the Open University of TanzaniaJaneth E. Kigobe – Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Open University of Tanzania E-mail: janeth.jonas@out.ac.tz; janeth.kigobe@out.ac.tz Abstract: This study attempted to examine students’ opinions on the practices of different tutoring modes available at the Open University of Tanzania (OUT). The…

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Effects of Ongoing Pastoral Formation on the Ministry of Priests in Bungoma Catholic Diocese in Kenya

Effects of Ongoing Pastoral Formation on the Ministry of Priests in Bungoma Catholic Diocese in Kenya

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Willis W. Wafula, Jeketule Soko & Jude ChisangaTangaza University College, Catholic University of Eastern AfricaCorresponding author: wwillyw2014@gmail.comAbstract: Given its nature and mission, Priestly ministry is dynamic and requires continuous formation to remain relevant and effective. This study explored the effects of pastoral formation on the Ministry of Priests in Bungoma Catholic Diocese, Kenya. The objectives…

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Psychosocial Wellbeing of Primary Pupils and School Participation: A Terrorism Related Insecurity Perspective

Psychosocial Wellbeing of Primary Pupils and School Participation: A Terrorism Related Insecurity Perspective

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Ali Hussein Abdi & Dr. Anne MuiruMount Kenya University, KenyaCorresponding Email: aharali114@gmail.com Abstract: Kenya has been a victim and remains a vulnerable target due to its location, stand and support to international institutions and countries opposed to their illicit operations. In the past, the country has borne the dreadful pain meted by the regional perpetrators,…

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Perceptions of Online Teaching Effectiveness in Higher Education: Case of Private Universities in Rwanda

Perceptions of Online Teaching Effectiveness in Higher Education: Case of Private Universities in Rwanda

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Dr. Enock Nyisingize – Director of Students Affairs and Quality Assurance, University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies, RwandaDr. Liliane Umutesi – Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic, Research and Consultancy, University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies, RwandaCorresponding Author: enyisingize@gmail.com Abstract: This study was undertaken to investigate the online teaching effectiveness in higher education institutions…

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Creating an Enabling Environment for Learning Chemistry: A Case of Using Mobile Phone Apps for Attitude Change in Resource Constrained Private Secondary Schools in Uganda

Creating an Enabling Environment for Learning Chemistry: A Case of Using Mobile Phone Apps for Attitude Change in Resource Constrained Private Secondary Schools in Uganda

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Jimmy Luyima, Michael Walimbwa & John SentongoCollege of Education and External studies – Makerere University, UgandaCorresponding Author: luyimajimmy@gmail.com Abstract: Intrigued by reports ranking chemistry as one of the worst performed science subjects over the years at Uganda Certificate of Examination level, citing attitude towards the subject as one of the explanations, this study investigated the…

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The Role of Improved Opportunities and Obstacles to Development Actors in Sustainability of CommunityBased Development Initiatives: A Case of Morogoro District Council, Tanzania

The Role of Improved Opportunities and Obstacles to Development Actors in Sustainability of CommunityBased Development Initiatives: A Case of Morogoro District Council, Tanzania

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Joel Chongela, Maria Sawala, and Hamza ShemkambiThe Local Government Training Institute, Dodoma TanzaniaCorresponding Author: chongela@yahoo.com /joel.chongela@lgti.ac.tz Abstract: The study was conducted to assess the role of improved opportunities and obstacles to development actors in sustainability of community–based development initiatives. The study was conducted in Morogoro District Council because it was among the five (5) districts…

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Effectiveness of Negotiation in Resolving Family Conflict: Case of Kajiado North Sub-County, Kenya

Effectiveness of Negotiation in Resolving Family Conflict: Case of Kajiado North Sub-County, Kenya

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Mary Watetu Ndung’u, Dr. Peter Mbaro, Dr. Joseph OkumuCatholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, KenyaCorresponding Author: watetumari8@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated the effectiveness of negotiation as a means of addressing family conflict in Kajiado North Sub-County by looking at major causes of family conflict, role of negotiation in addressing family conflict and how to enhance…

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