Tag: Secondary Schools

Influence of Principals’ Workload Management on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya

Influence of Principals’ Workload Management on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County, Kenya

Janelydia Wanjiru & Pamela OchiengSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: janelydiaw@gmail.com/ elaochieng@gmail.com/ pochieng@mku.ac.ke Abstract: Principals’ management of teachers’ workload is crucial in determining teacher performance in schools. However, in Thika West Sub-county, teacher performance has been a persistent challenge, with many teachers being unable to cover the syllabus in time, resulting in low student academic performance…

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Influence of Involvement of Stakeholders on Provision of Infrastructure in Public Junior Secondary Schools in Embakasi East Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya

Influence of Involvement of Stakeholders on Provision of Infrastructure in Public Junior Secondary Schools in Embakasi East Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya

Denis Odhiambo Migele & Ruth ThinguriSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: omigesh@yahoo.com Abstract: Involvement of stakeholders is crucial in the provision of infrastructure in schools. However, in junior secondary schools in Embakasi East Sub-county, the provision of infrastructure has been a challenge. Thus, this study examined the influence of the involvement of stakeholders on the provision…

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Implementing the Learner-Centred Approach in English Language Classrooms: Strategies Used by Secondary School Teachers in Central Uganda

Implementing the Learner-Centred Approach in English Language Classrooms: Strategies Used by Secondary School Teachers in Central Uganda

Nakazinga Racheal, Peace Buhwamatsiko Tumuheki & Mark Michael WaiswaKyambogo University, UgandaEmail: nakrecha@gmail.com Abstract: The study explored the strategies teachers of English use in implementing the learner-centred approach in secondary schools. Using a case study design, qualitative data were collected from 16 teachers of English and 48 learners purposivelyselected in four well-resourced secondary schools from four…

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Influence of Principals’ Integration of Technology on Financial Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Teso South Sub-county, Busia County, Kenya

Influence of Principals’ Integration of Technology on Financial Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Teso South Sub-county, Busia County, Kenya

Moses Apudo Owiti and Mary KhejereSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: apudomoses@gmail.com/ mkhejeri@mku.ac.ke Abstract: Principals’ integration of technology in financial management activities is vital in enhancing financial performance in schools. However, in Teso South Sub-county, this was not the case, as many public secondary schools had reported financial challenges. This study sought to determine the influence…

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Beyond Access: How Guidance and Counselling Services Influence Students’ Personal Growth, Academic Success and Career Readiness in Secondary Schools in Vihiga County, Kenya

Beyond Access: How Guidance and Counselling Services Influence Students’ Personal Growth, Academic Success and Career Readiness in Secondary Schools in Vihiga County, Kenya

Ameable Baraka, Catherine Amimo & Jane GengaUniversity of Eastern Africa, BaratonEmail: barakaamiable@gmail.com/ amimoc@ueab.ac.ke/ jayiemba@ueab.ac.ke Abstract: Guidance and counselling services are important components of holistic education, yet limited evidence exists on their influence beyond accessibility. This study examined how guidance and counselling services influence students’ personal growth, academic success, and career readiness in secondary schools in…

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Influence of Management of Peer Support during Remedial Teaching on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Mwala Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya

Influence of Management of Peer Support during Remedial Teaching on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Mwala Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya

Martin Mutisya Masai & Anne MuiruSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: greatmartinthe2@gmail.com/ amuiru@kyu.ac.ke Abstract: Peer support among students during remedial teaching plays a key role in students’ academic performance in schools. However, in Mwala Sub-county, many public secondary schools are registering low academic grades in examinations. This study examined the influence of peer support during remedial…

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Assessing the Availability and Educational Impact of Instant Network School (INS) Resources in Kakuma Refugee Camp Secondary Schools

Bridging the Digital Divide: Assessing the Availability and Educational Impact of Instant Network School (INS) Resources in Kakuma Refugee Camp Secondary Schools

John Osore Bach, Zilpah Kageha & Pamela BuhereMasinde Muliro University of Science and TechnologyOsorebach94@gmail.com/ zkageha@mmust.ac.ke/ Pbuhere@mmust.ac.ke Abstract: Preliminary reports on the Instant Network Schools (INS) initiative funded by Vodafone Foundation acknowledged high levels of engagement with digital resources. However, despite the integration of INS in Kakuma secondary schools, its utilization remains inconsistent, and its contribution…

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The Power of Role Modeling: Exploring Principals’ Idealized Influence and Its Relationship with Academic Performance in Buret Sub-County Secondary Schools

The Power of Role Modeling: Exploring Principals’ Idealized Influence and Its Relationship with Academic Performance in Buret Sub-County Secondary Schools

John KiturKabarak UniversityEmail: johnkitur@kabarak.ac.ke Abstract: This study examined the relationship between principals’ idealized influence and academic performance in secondary schools in Bureti Sub-County, Kenya. Idealized influence, a key dimension of transformational leadership, reflects principals’ ability to act as ethical role models, demonstrate integrity, and inspire teachers and learners through exemplary conduct. The study was informed…

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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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Implementation of Inclusive Education Interventions in Secondary Schools in Temeke District, Tanzania

Implementation of Inclusive Education Interventions in Secondary Schools in Temeke District, Tanzania

Bertha Erasto LosiokiThe Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Dar es Salaam, Tanzaniahttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8874-2356Email: bertha.losioki@mnma.ac.tz Abstract: The implementation of Inclusive education interventions focuses on eliminating barriers in accessing education among learners with disabilities and ensuring their full participation in teaching and learning in schools. However, the implementation of inclusive education in secondary school is still facing significant challenges…

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