Tag: Secondary Schools

Educational Equity in Inclusive Schools: The Case of Two District Councils in Mwanza, Tanzania

Educational Equity in Inclusive Schools: The Case of Two District Councils in Mwanza, Tanzania

Milka V. OtienoSt. John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: omilka@sjut.ac.tz Abstract: This research is a response to the experience drawn from teaching practice assessment and observation made in a government’s inclusive secondary school in Tanzania. This paper aims to describe the observed situation of inclusive education in inclusion schools to find possible ways of improving/and if necessary,…

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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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Influence of Teacher Inservice Training in Chemistry on Student Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kesses Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Influence of Teacher Inservice Training in Chemistry on Student Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Kesses Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Sambai Chepng’etich Emily, Mogwasi Richard, Audrey Matere & Elija OmosaKisii UniversityEmail: emily96kirwa@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of teacher in-service training in Chemistry on students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Anchored on Bruner’s Constructivist Theory (1966), the study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The target population included 1,176…

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Interaction Effect of Adolescents’ Gender on Adolescents’ Sexual Behaviours in Public Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu, Kenya

Interaction Effect of Adolescents’ Gender on Adolescents’ Sexual Behaviours in Public Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu, Kenya

Agnes Jepchoge Busienei – Department of Educational Psychology, Moi University, Kenya Hesborn, M. N. Kodero – Department of Educational Psychology, Rongo University, Kenya Shadrack O. Ogoma – Department of Educational Psychology, Moi University, Kenya Email: aggykbush@yahoo.com Abstract: Adolescent sexual behaviour remains a pressing concern in Kenya, with increasing reports of early sexual debut, unintended pregnancies,…

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Influence of Collaborative Feedback on Delivery of Educational Services in Government-aided Secondary Schools in Jinja City, Busoga Subregion, Eastern Uganda

Influence of Collaborative Feedback on Delivery of Educational Services in Government-aided Secondary Schools in Jinja City, Busoga Subregion, Eastern Uganda

Martha Namasoga, Charles Eryenyu & Mohammed KaweesiDirectorate of Graduate Studies, Busitema UniversityEmail: namasogamartha77@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigated the effect of collaborative feedback on the delivery of educational services in government-aided secondary schools in Jinja City, Uganda. Employing a cross-sectional research design, the study combined quantitative and qualitative methods to collect and analyze data from 278…

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Effectiveness of using Assistive Technology on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students with Hearing Impairment in Kenya

Effectiveness of using Assistive Technology on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students with Hearing Impairment in Kenya

Lucy Wanjira MwangiDepartment Educational Psychology, School of EducationUniversity of Eldoret, KenyaEmail: lucywanjiram@gmail.com Abstract: Learners with hearing impairment in Kenyan secondary schools continue to face significant academic challenges, largely due to communication barriers and limited access to assistive technology (AT). Despite inclusive education policies and growing global recognition of AT’s potential to enhance learning, implementation remains…

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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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Challenges in Teaching Learners with Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Secondary Schools in Kenya

Challenges in Teaching Learners with Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Secondary Schools in Kenya

Lucy Wanjira MwangiDepartment Educational Psychology,School of EducationUniversity of Eldoret, KenyaEmail: lucywanjiram@gmail.com Abstract: Learners with hearing impairment in inclusive secondary schools in Kenya continue to face major challenges that hinder their academic and social development. Despite inclusive education policies, many schools lack the necessary resources, trained personnel, and communication support systems to adequately meet the needs…

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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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