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Influence of Parental Socio-Economic Activities on Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Public Junior Schools in Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya

Influence of Parental Socio-Economic Activities on Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Public Junior Schools in Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya

Hussein Abdijabar & Josephine KirimiMount Kenya UniversityEmail: abdijabarhassan903@gmail.com Abstract: Parental socio-economic activities are crucial in supporting the effective implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in schools. In Garissa Sub- County, however, the implementation of CBC in public junior schools has been less successful, with many teachers unable to cover the syllabus on time, leading…

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Influence of Teachers’ Use of Improvised Materials on Learning of Islamic Religious Education in Public Secondary Schools in Wajir West Sub-County, Wajir County, Kenya

Influence of Teachers’ Use of Improvised Materials on Learning of Islamic Religious Education in Public Secondary Schools in Wajir West Sub-County, Wajir County, Kenya

Mohamed Abdullajhi Adan – Mount Kenya University Peace B. A. N. Atsyaya – Murang’a University Waititu Muchoki Michael – Kenyatta University Email: mohaabays@gmail.com Abstract: Teachers’ use of improvised resources for classroom teaching and learning prepares learners for mastery of concepts since learners acquire knowledge through interaction with familiar materials within the environment. However, in Wajir…

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Challenges Faced by School Feeding Committees in Sustaining School Feeding Programs in Public Primary Schools in Kilimanjaro Region

Challenges Faced by School Feeding Committees in Sustaining School Feeding Programs in Public Primary Schools in Kilimanjaro Region

Janerose Mmari, Marcella Momanyi & Pascal WambiyaThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaEmail: janerosemmari7@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated the key challenges faced by School Feeding Committees in sustaining School Feeding Programs in public primary schools in the Kilimanjaro region. Institutional, Social Capital, and Stakeholder theories provided the theoretical framework. A convergent parallel design was employed, integrating…

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Influence of Headteachers’ Performance Appraisal Practices on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kitui Central Sub-County, Kitui County, Kenya

Influence of Headteachers’ Performance Appraisal Practices on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kitui Central Sub-County, Kitui County, Kenya

Anna Susan Munyithya & Robert KamauSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: annmunyithya@yahoo.com Abstract: Headteachers’ performance appraisal practices play a key role in ensuring improved classroom pedagogy and improved teacher performance. However, in Kitui Central Sub- County, teacher performance in many public primary schools is still low since many are not able to complete syllabus in time…

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Influence of Parental Involvement on Students’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Yatta Sub- County, Machakos County, Kenya

Influence of Parental Involvement on Students’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Public Secondary Schools in Yatta Sub- County, Machakos County, Kenya

Naomi Jackline Muusi & Solomon MwanikiSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: naomline@gmail.com Abstract: Parental involvement is crucial in improving academic performance of learners in schools. However, in Yatta Sub-county, students’ performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) being low. Hence, this study sought to examine the influence of parental involvement on students’ performance in…

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Influence of Principals’ Supervisory Practices on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

Influence of Principals’ Supervisory Practices on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

Grace Mitambo & Mary Mugwe ChuiSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: missgracekananu@gmail.com Abstract: Principals’ supervisory practices are vital in enhancing teachers’ pedagogical activities and performance. However, in Tharaka South Sub-county, teachers’ job performance had been low since many teachers did not cover the syllabus in time, which has led to low academic performance among their students.…

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Influence of Board of Management’s Provision of Physical Facilities on Learner Transition to Public Secondary Schools in Banisa Sub-County, Mandera County, Kenya

Influence of Board of Management’s Provision of Physical Facilities on Learner Transition to Public Secondary Schools in Banisa Sub-County, Mandera County, Kenya

Hussein Yarrow Abdinur & Pamela OchiengSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: hyarrow70@gmail.com Abstract: School Board of Management plays an important role in the provision of physical facilities which enable such schools to admit many learners. However, in public secondary schools in Banisa Sub-county, learner transition to public secondary schools has been low, with transition rates from…

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Influence of Headteachers’ Discipline Strategies on Teacher Performance in Public Primary Schools in Masinga Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya

Influence of Headteachers’ Discipline Strategies on Teacher Performance in Public Primary Schools in Masinga Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya

Gerald Kasyula Mutua & Reuben KeneiSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: mutuagerald@gmail.com Abstract: Teacher discipline strategies adopted by headteachers play a key role in ensuring improved classroom pedagogy, syllabus coverage, learner environment, and, above all, teacher performance in schools. However, in Masinga Sub-county, teacher performance in many public primary schools is low. Many teachers do not…

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Influence of School-Parent Collaboration in Monitoring of Homework Activities on Implementation of Competency-based Curriculum in Public Junior Secondary Schools in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya

Influence of School-Parent Collaboration in Monitoring of Homework Activities on Implementation of Competency-based Curriculum in Public Junior Secondary Schools in Yatta Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya

Nancy Musuu & Jane NjugunaSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: nancymusuu@gmail.com Abstract: Schools collaborate with parents to monitor how learners undertake their homework as envisaged under competency-based curriculum (CBC). Despite these efforts, CBC implementation in public junior secondary schools in Yatta Sub-county has faced significant challenges. Many teachers rarely cover syllabus in time with many learners…

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Influence of Headteachers’ Supervision of Teachers on Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, Kenya

Influence of Headteachers’ Supervision of Teachers on Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, Kenya

Golicha Waqo Habiyu & Jane NjugunaSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: waghabiyu2016@gmail.com Abstract: Headteachers’ supervision of teachers is crucial in improving academic performance in schools. However, in public primary schools in Moyale Sub-county, academic performance has been low. Thus, this study sought to examine the influence of headteachers’ supervision of teachers on academic performance in public…

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