Tag: Secondary Schools
Perceptions of Senior Academic Staff on Novice Teacher Induction in Public Secondary Schools in Chato District, Tanzania

Perceptions of Senior Academic Staff on Novice Teacher Induction in Public Secondary Schools in Chato District, Tanzania

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Novath Joas and Upendo P. BiswaloSt John’s University of TanzaniaE-mail: joasnovath8@gmail.com Abstract: Mentoring is widely recognised as a critical mechanism for supporting novice teachers during induction, yet its institutionalisation in Sub-Saharan African schools remains uneven. This study examined the perceptions of senior academic staff regarding their role in mentoring novice teachers during induction in six…

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Relationship between Ethical Leadership and Cognitive Engagement of Teachers in Secondary Schools in Bugiri District

Relationship between Ethical Leadership and Cognitive Engagement of Teachers in Secondary Schools in Bugiri District

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Florence Tikabula and Suubi Ujeyo Stella MargaretDirectorate of Graduate Studies, Research, and Innovation,Busitema UniversityEmail: Tikabulaflorence1981@gmail.com Abstract: The study examined the relationship between ethical leadership and cognitive engagement among teachers in secondary schools in Bugiri District. The study followed a cross sectional design with purely a quantitative approach to data collection and analysis from a target…

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Biology Teachers’ Perceptions toward Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in the Teaching of Ecology in Secondary Schools in Dodoma, Tanzania

Biology Teachers’ Perceptions toward Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in the Teaching of Ecology in Secondary Schools in Dodoma, Tanzania

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Kassy Annie Ananias and Elias Nuru MussaSt John’s University of Tanzaniahttps://orcid.org/0009-0005-968-975Email: kassyananias@gmail.com Abstract: Despite increasing recognition of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) as a resource for culturally relevant and context-based science education, less is known about how Biology teachers in Tanzanian secondary schools perceive its integration into ecology teaching. This study explored Biology teachers’ perceptions toward integrating…

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Influence of Transformational and Democratic Leadership Styles on Students’ Academic Performance in Entrepreneurship Among Advanced Level Secondary Schools in Musanze District, Rwanda

Influence of Transformational and Democratic Leadership Styles on Students’ Academic Performance in Entrepreneurship Among Advanced Level Secondary Schools in Musanze District, Rwanda

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Aime Cezar Hakizimana and Owino Elizabeth AkinyiUniversity of KigaliEmail: aimecezarhakizimana@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of transformational and democratic leadership styles on students’ academic performance in Entrepreneurship among Advanced Level secondary schools in Musanze District, Rwanda. The study adopted a convergent parallel mixed-methods design. Data were collected from Senior Six students and school-based key…

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From Policy on Paper to Re-entry in Practice: Integration of the Re-entry Policy for Teen Mothers into School Policies and Regulations in Day Secondary Schools in Kakamega North Sub-County, Kenya

From Policy on Paper to Re-entry in Practice: Integration of the Re-entry Policy for Teen Mothers into School Policies and Regulations in Day Secondary Schools in Kakamega North Sub-County, Kenya

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Dancun Mboya, Zilpah Kageha and Cyrus MuhangaDepartment of Educational Planning and Management,School of Education, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), KenyaEmail: dancoduncun@gmail.com Abstract: The right of adolescent mothers to return to school after childbirth is an important equity measure, but re-entry does not necessarily translate into effective reintegration. This study assessed the extent…

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Leadership Practices and the Implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District

Leadership Practices and the Implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum: A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District

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Hamidu LumuFaculty of EducationIslamic University in UgandaEmail: lumuhamid@gmail.com Abstract: The introduction of the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) in Uganda represents a shift towards learnercentred, competency oriented education. However, implementation remains uneven across secondary schools, highlighting the importance of school leadership in supporting instructional change. Despite growing research on CBC implementation, limited qualitative evidence explains how…

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Engaging Students through Project-Based Learning during Biology Instruction in Selected Day Lower Secondary Schools in Gasabo District, Rwanda

Engaging Students through Project-Based Learning during Biology Instruction in Selected Day Lower Secondary Schools in Gasabo District, Rwanda

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Nyiraharerimana Christine – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS),College of Education, University of Rwanda Gabriel Nizeyimana – College of Education, University of Rwanda Email: harerichris1@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined how Biology teachers engage students through Project-Based Learning (PBL) in six-day lower secondary schools in Gasabo District, Rwanda, guided…

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Bridging the Communication Lacuna: Perceived Barriers to Effective Teacher-Administrator Communication Management in Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Bridging the Communication Lacuna: Perceived Barriers to Effective Teacher-Administrator Communication Management in Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

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Judith Adhiambo, Millicent A. Ojwan’g & Jane Genga AyiembaUniversity of Eastern Africa, Baratonhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-1314-077XEmail: judyadhis08@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined perceived barriers to effective management of communication channels between teachers and administrators in secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Effective communication is essential for coordination, decision-making, and collaboration in schools, yet educational institutions continue to experience…

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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

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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

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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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