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Analysis of Job Demands and Performance of Academic Staff in Private Universities in Kenya

Analysis of Job Demands and Performance of Academic Staff in Private Universities in Kenya

Evelyn KanusSchool of Education and Social SciencesTurkana University CollegeEmail: evekanus6532@gmail.com Abstract: Quality of university education is dependent on the role that members of academic staff perform in their curriculum and instructional tasks. In recent times, issues of burnout amongst members of the university faculty appears to be increasing. This paper analysed how job demands affected…

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Influence of Discipline Management Practices on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Wajir North Sub-County, Wajir County, Kenya

Influence of Discipline Management Practices on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Wajir North Sub-County, Wajir County, Kenya

Ahmed Abdi Mohamed & Mary Mugwe ChuiSchool of Education, Mount Kenya UniversityEmail: ahmeynoor114@gmail.com Abstract: This research investigated the nature of influence of principals’ discipline management strategies on students’ academic performance of public secondary schools. Investigation was guided by General Systems Theory and Theory of student participation. Mixed methodology and descriptive design were used. The research…

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Influence of Teacher Professional Development on Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Seme Subcounty, Kisumu County

Influence of Teacher Professional Development on Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Seme Subcounty, Kisumu County

Vivian Anyango Ochar, Catherine Vuhya Mbagaya & Wycliffe Humphrey OdiwourMaseno University, KenyaEmail: Vivian.ochar9@gmail.com Abstract: Professional development provides continued effort for the teachers to improve on their skills. However, there have been challenges in terms of developing proper frameworks that influence student academic achievement in connection with teacher professional development. Academic performance of schools in Seme…

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The Impact of Head teachers’ Decision-Making Skills on Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools: A Case Study of Uriri Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya

The Impact of Head teachers’ Decision-Making Skills on Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools: A Case Study of Uriri Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya

Benson Oker Ogweno, John Onyango Yambo & Benard Omenge NyatukaDepartment of Educational Administration Planning and EconomicsKisii University, KenyaEmail: okerbenson@gmail.com Abstract: The study investigates the impact of headteachers’ decision-making skills on learners’ academic achievement in public primary schools in Uriri Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya. Headteachers play a vital role in determining academic success through their leadership…

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Influence of Cognitive Ability on Students’ Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Arusha District Council, Tanzania

Influence of Cognitive Ability on Students’ Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Arusha District Council, Tanzania

Elizabeth D. GemmaSt. Gemma Primary School, ArushaEmail: gemmakisai@gmail.com Christine Elisante MnjokavaSt. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), ArushaEmail: cmnjokava@yahoo.com Abstract: The study investigated the influence of cognitive abilities among secondary school students towards their academic achievement. Specifically, the study focused on factors influencing various cognitive abilities among students in public secondary schools and measures for improving…

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Effects of Teachers’ Recognition on Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance: A Study of Arusha District Council, Tanzania

Effects of Teachers’ Recognition on Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance: A Study of Arusha District Council, Tanzania

Loishiye Lengaram SaiteuInstitute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA)Email: loishiyesaiteu@gmail.com Abstract: The study examined the Effects of teachers’ recognition on secondary school students’ academic performance in Arusha District Council, Tanzania. Objectives were to assess the extent to which teacher’s recognition influences students’ academic performance and the effective strategies to enhance teacher’s recognition in public secondary schools. Social…

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Content and Language Integrated Learning at Advanced Level in the Humanities Departments: A Case Study of Three High Schools in Shurugwi District, Midlands Province in Zimbabwe

Content and Language Integrated Learning at Advanced Level in the Humanities Departments: A Case Study of Three High Schools in Shurugwi District, Midlands Province in Zimbabwe

Erick Nyoni & Munashe MakaraMidlands State Universit\yEmail: nyonie@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: Integrating content and language in learning different subjects helps English as a Second Language Learners (ESL) develop Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) that empowers learners to cognitively engage in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Integrating content and language also develops the necessary literacies for learners to…

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Effects of Cooperative Learning Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement in Physics

Effects of Cooperative Learning Strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement in Physics

Ephrem Shaban Mbarute, Liberatha Masengesho & Celestin NtivuguruzwaUniversity of Rwanda College of Education (UR-CE), African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS)Department of Mathematics, Science and Physical Education, University of Rwanda-College of Education (UR-CE)Email:mbaruteephremshaban@gmail.com Abstract: The study examined effects of cooperative learning strategy on Students’ Academic Achievement in work, energy…

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Effects of Disaster Management towards Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Arusha District

Effects of Disaster Management towards Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Arusha District

Rachel G. MbawalaSt. Constantine’s International SchoolEmail: rachelmbawala97@gmail.com Kennedy Omondi OtienoSt. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Arusha.Email: omondiken2016@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated the effects of disaster management towards academic achievement in public secondary schools in Arusha District Council, Tanzania. Objectives were to; examine ways of managing disasters in secondary schools and effects of disaster management towards…

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Assessment of the Teachers’ Attitude towards ICT and Learners’ Academic Achievement in Geography in Nyamira County, Kenya

Assessment of the Teachers’ Attitude towards ICT and Learners’ Academic Achievement in Geography in Nyamira County, Kenya

Kennedy Moga Omwoki, Ezekiel Nyambega Omwenga & Dennis MamboleoKisii University, KenyaEmail: mogakennedy@yahoo.com Abstract: The study looked at the influence of teachers’ attitudes towards information communication technology (ICT), on learners’ academic achievement in geography in public secondary schools in Nyamira county, Kenya. The major aim was to assess the teachers’ attitudes towards ICT usage. The study…

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