Tag: Learners
Effects of Retrogressive Cultural Practices on Learners in Public Primary Schools in West Pokot County, Kenya

Effects of Retrogressive Cultural Practices on Learners in Public Primary Schools in West Pokot County, Kenya

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Plapan, L. J. Cheruto – Kisii UniversityOkutu A. Aggrey – Kisii UniversitySituma J – Kisii University, Koitalel Samoei University CollegeEmail: iacne@yahoo.com Abstract: Retrogressive cultural practices upheld by the community living in West Pokot County affect provision of quality learning to primary school learners. This study aimed at finding out how these practices hindered the teaching…

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The Impact of Head teachers’ Decision-Making Skills on Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools: A Case Study of Uriri Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya

The Impact of Head teachers’ Decision-Making Skills on Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools: A Case Study of Uriri Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya

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Benson Oker Ogweno, John Onyango Yambo & Benard Omenge NyatukaDepartment of Educational Administration Planning and EconomicsKisii University, KenyaEmail: okerbenson@gmail.com Abstract: The study investigates the impact of headteachers’ decision-making skills on learners’ academic achievement in public primary schools in Uriri Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya. Headteachers play a vital role in determining academic success through their leadership…

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Our Culture Our Heritage: Elders Save the Children from Homosexuality

Our Culture Our Heritage: Elders Save the Children from Homosexuality

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Charity ChiromoFaculty of EducationMidlands State UniversityZimbabwechiromoc@staff.msu.ac.zw Abstract: This study was on causes of becoming homosexuals for most learners living in informal boarding facilities in Zimbabwe. Interpretivism was employed in this work as a research paradigm. A qualitative research approach was adopted. A phenomenology research design was used to explain how the respondents perceive the phenomena.…

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Evaluation of the Sufficiency of ICT Infrastructure and Its Use in Teaching and Learning of Geography on Learner’s Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya

Evaluation of the Sufficiency of ICT Infrastructure and Its Use in Teaching and Learning of Geography on Learner’s Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya

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Kennedy Moga Omwoki, Ezekiel Omwenga & Dennis Mamboleo.Kisii University, KenyaEmail: mogakennedy@yahoo.com Abstract; This study was an evaluation of the sufficiency of ICT infrastructure in relation to teaching and learning of geography on learners academic achievement inpublic secondary schools in Nyamira county, Kenya. The major issue was to evaluate the challenges on ICT infrastructure they face…

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Parental Role in Providing Learning Materials for Numeracy Acquisition among Pre-Primary II Learners in Suba Sub-County, Kenya

Parental Role in Providing Learning Materials for Numeracy Acquisition among Pre-Primary II Learners in Suba Sub-County, Kenya

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Everlyne Okoth Mikidas, Esther Bitok & Justina SyonthiKisii University, KenyaEmail: everlynemikidas@gmail.com Abstract: Education is an important adventure in the progress of human life and there are numerous elements attached to its effective achievement, one being the availability and use of learning materials. This paper analyzes role of parents in providing learning materials for numeracy acquisition…

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Academic Impact on Sexually Abused Learners in Dodoma City Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania

Academic Impact on Sexually Abused Learners in Dodoma City Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania

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Pilly M. Mweta & Milka V. OtienoSt. John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: mwetapilly61@gmail.com & omilka@sjut.ac.tz Abstract: This study examined how students performed academically after experiencing sexual abuse. The study used a phenomenological research design and a qualitative approach. The target audience consisted of students who are sexually abused, academic instructors, school counsellors, ward education officers, statistical…

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Comparison of English Reading Comprehension Level Between Primary Three Learners of Public and Private Schools: Case of TTC Nyamata Demonstration Schools. Enabling and Hindering Factors

Comparison of English Reading Comprehension Level Between Primary Three Learners of Public and Private Schools: Case of TTC Nyamata Demonstration Schools. Enabling and Hindering Factors

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Rodrigue Karamage – University of RwandaPatrick Ujwiga Anguru – University of RwandaBarnabas Muyengwa – Nyamata Teacher Training CollegeEmail: karamagerodrigue@gmail.com Abstract: Literacy in reading is essential for all learning and achievement in life, particularly in the information age. According to a National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) report, the primary three learners in Rwanda do…

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Influence of Perceived Role of Girls on the Academic Performance among Mijikenda Community Learners in Public Secondary Schools

Influence of Perceived Role of Girls on the Academic Performance among Mijikenda Community Learners in Public Secondary Schools

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David Mutua & Joshua OgalSchool of EducationMount Kenya UniversityEmail: davymtush@gmail.com Abstract: Despite all effort that has been shown in addressing the education issues that affect the female students, there is still a gap. Thus, the need to study socio-cultural dynamics influencing management of gender participation in schooling among Mijikenda community. The study was conducted to…

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Assessment of the Teachers’ Attitude towards ICT and Learners’ Academic Achievement in Geography in Nyamira County, Kenya

Assessment of the Teachers’ Attitude towards ICT and Learners’ Academic Achievement in Geography in Nyamira County, Kenya

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Kennedy Moga Omwoki, Ezekiel Nyambega Omwenga & Dennis MamboleoKisii University, KenyaEmail: mogakennedy@yahoo.com Abstract: The study looked at the influence of teachers’ attitudes towards information communication technology (ICT), on learners’ academic achievement in geography in public secondary schools in Nyamira county, Kenya. The major aim was to assess the teachers’ attitudes towards ICT usage. The study…

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Influence of Parental Involvement on Learners’ Transition Rate from Public Preschools to Public Primary School in Kapseret Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Influence of Parental Involvement on Learners’ Transition Rate from Public Preschools to Public Primary School in Kapseret Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

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Njuguna Mary Muthoni, Dr. Esther Bitok & Dr. Audrey MatereKisii University, KenyaCorresponding Email: estherbitok2006@gmail.com/ estherbitok@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke Abstract: A transition from pre-school to primary school for children is not just a change which has immediate effects but effects on the rate at which children change. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of parental…

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