Tag: Academic performance

The Influence of Asynchronous Instructional Strategies on Performance of Grade 11 IGCSE Learners in Nairobi County, Kenya

The Influence of Asynchronous Instructional Strategies on Performance of Grade 11 IGCSE Learners in Nairobi County, Kenya

James Otieno Onyango, Benson Njoroge, Susan MachariaDepartment of Psychology and Technology, Mount Kenya Universityhttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-1003-6951Email: jrabuki@gmail.com/ bnjoroge@mku.ac.ke/ macharias@mku.ac.ke Abstract: Asynchronous instructional strategies, such as pre-recorded videos, audios, email communication, and online forums, have become increasingly prominent in education, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. These methods align well with the learner-centered and inquiry-based philosophy of the IGCSE…

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Beyond Administration: How Principals’ Individualized Consideration Influences Academic Performance in Divergent Performing Secondary Schools in Buret Sub- County, Kenya

Beyond Administration: How Principals’ Individualized Consideration Influences Academic Performance in Divergent Performing Secondary Schools in Buret Sub- County, Kenya

John KiturKabarak UniversityEmail: johnkitur@kabarak.ac.ke Abstract: This study examined the influence of principals’ individualized consideration on academic performance in high-performing and low-performing secondary schools in Bureti Sub-County, Kenya. The study was motivated by persistent disparities in KCSE performance among schools operating under similar policy and resource conditions. A correlational research design was adopted to determine the…

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Enhancing Learner Engagement and Conceptual Understanding of Cell Structure and Function through Cooperative Learning: An Action Research Project at Mpongwe Secondary School

Enhancing Learner Engagement and Conceptual Understanding of Cell Structure and Function through Cooperative Learning: An Action Research Project at Mpongwe Secondary School

Moses Chisela, Andrew Chikonde & Mathews ZimbaThe Copperbelt UniversitySchool of Mathematics and Natural SciencesORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5248-3317Email: moseschisela37@gmail.com/ chikonde.andrew@cbu.ac.zm/ mathews.zimba@cbu.ac.zm Abstract: This action research study examined the impact of cooperative learning on Grade Ten pupils’ academic performance in cell structure and organization at Mpongwe Secondary School in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. The research was prompted by observed learner…

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An Appraisal of Diagrams and Models in Biology Education: Examining the Extent of their Pedagogical Integration, Pedagogical Value, and Influence on Learner Performance in Kitwe, Zambia

An Appraisal of Diagrams and Models in Biology Education: Examining the Extent of their Pedagogical Integration, Pedagogical Value, and Influence on Learner Performance in Kitwe, Zambia

Victoria Mutale, Andrew Chikonde & Peter MwewaThe Copperbelt Universityhttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-5248-3317Email: victoriamutale92@gmail.com/ Chikonde.andrew@cbu.ac.zm/ mwewapita@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the use of diagrams and models in biology instruction and their influence on learners’ academic performance in selected secondary schools in Kitwe, Zambia. The research focused on how these visual tools support comprehension of complex biological structures and abstract…

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The Interplay of Drug and Substance Abuse, on Academic Performance Among Secondary School Pupils in Zimbabwe: A Syndemic Analysis

The Interplay of Drug and Substance Abuse, on Academic Performance Among Secondary School Pupils in Zimbabwe: A Syndemic Analysis

Mercy Kurebwa & Raphinos ChabayaZimbabwe Open UniversityEmail: kurebwam@zou.ac.zw/ mtkurebwa@gmail.com/ chabayar@zou.ac.zw Abstract: This qualitative study applies a syndemic theoretical framework to examine the complex relationship between drug and substance abuse and academic performance among secondary school pupils in Zimbabwe. Drawing from Bronfenbrenner’s Social Ecological Model, the research investigates how substance abuse, economic instability, and educational disruptions…

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Improving Students’ Academic Performance in Chemistry Through a Cooperative Learning Approach in Advanced Level Selected Public Secondary Schools in Rusizi District in Rwanda

Improving Students’ Academic Performance in Chemistry Through a Cooperative Learning Approach in Advanced Level Selected Public Secondary Schools in Rusizi District in Rwanda

Valens Mbonyintwari – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS), College of Education, University of Rwanda. Department of Science-Teacher Training College of Mururu. Wellars Utetiwabo – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS), College of Education, University of Rwanda. Department of Science Education,…

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Influence of Computer Simulations on Academic Performance in Biology in Public Secondary Schools in Kesses Sub-county, Kenya

Influence of Computer Simulations on Academic Performance in Biology in Public Secondary Schools in Kesses Sub-county, Kenya

Joshua Hydah Karambu, Omwenga Ezekiel, Omosa ElijahDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction MediaKisii UniversityEmail: hydahkarambu@gmail.com Abstract: Biology plays a pivotal role in shaping scientific understanding and improving human welfare. However, in Kenyan Public Secondary schools continue to record low performance in the subject, expansively due to teacher-centred instructional approaches. This study examined the influence of computer…

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Effectiveness of Blended Learning on Academic Performance of University Students in Rwanda

Effectiveness of Blended Learning on Academic Performance of University Students in Rwanda

Cyiza EuphrosineCommunication Related Course TeacherKepler UniversityEmail: euphrosicyiza@gmail.com Abstract: Technology integration has transformed higher education globally, with blended learning emerging as a strategic response to educational challenges in Rwanda and East Africa. Despite international evidence supporting its effectiveness, research on blended learning impact within Rwandan higher education remains limited. This study investigated blended learning effectiveness on…

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Strengthening Teacher-Parent Relationships for Holistic Student Success in Dodoma: Insights and Recommendations

Strengthening Teacher-Parent Relationships for Holistic Student Success in Dodoma: Insights and Recommendations

Emmanuelia Bagamba & Milka OtienoSt. John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: ebagamba2016@gmail.com Abstract: The connection between teachers and parents is crucial for Learners’ academic achievement. This research identified factors that influence teacher-parent relationships in primary education by focusing on emphasizing communication frequency, parental engagement, and teacher responsiveness. The study employed a mixed methods approach. The study identified…

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Assessing the Impact of Financial Incentives on Academic Performance, Motivation, and Career Aspirations of Female Economics Students in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Assessing the Impact of Financial Incentives on Academic Performance, Motivation, and Career Aspirations of Female Economics Students in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Anuli Regina Ogbuagu – Department of Economics and Development Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State Nigeria Chibuikem Dibor-Alfred – Department of Economics, Near East University, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Cynthia F. Dikeogu Okoroigwe – Department of Economics, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri Nigeria Nkemdirim Jennifer Ogbonna – Department…

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