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John Rawls on the Idea of Public Reason: an Enquiry into a Philosophical Response to Political Absurdity

Author: Alex Masangu St. Augustine University of Tanzania, P.O. Box 307, Mwanza – Tanzania Email: masanguag@hotmail.com Abstract A striving for a conception of reasonable political organisation presupposes an excellent understanding of the idea of public reason. Yes, such an idea concerns the fact of reasonable pluralism. Because such an idea is founded on political conceptions […]

Influence of Parental Provision of Number Work Learning Resources on the Acquisition of Numeracy Skills among Pre-Primary School Learners in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Molo Division, Kenya

Edinah Jepkemoi1 and Joel Kiboss2 1Email: edinahjepkemoi@gmail.com 2Email: jkiboss@gmail.com Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of parental involvement through the provision of number work learning resources on children’s numeracy skills acquisition in public pre-primary schools in Molo Division. The study employed cross-sectional survey research design while adopting both quantitative and […]

Role of Parents in Prevention of Substance Use among Adolescents in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Mumbuni Location- Machakos County, Kenya

Authors: Mary Mueni Musyoka1, Beatrice Ndiga2, Charity Wangui Waithima3 1Africa Nazarene University, P.O BOX 53067-00200, Nairobi Department of Education and Psychology Email: marymusyoka09@gmail.com 2Tangaza University College, P.O. BOX 15055 Nairobi Department of Education and Research Email: ndiga2001@yahoo.com 3United States International University – Africa P.O.BOX 14634-00800, Nairobi Email: koiwaithima@gmail.com                 Abstract Drug use is one of […]

An Overview of the Causes of Suicide and Preventive Strategies in Kenyan Universities

Author:  Peterson KabugiDepartment of Public Affairs and Environmental Studies, Laikipia University, P.O. Box 1100 – 20300, Nyahururu – Kenya Author Email: rkabugi09@gmail.com Abstract Students attending college undergo a significant transition in their lifetime. Further, there are a lot of demands in terms of academics, adaptation to the college environment, school fees as well as relationship […]

Assessment of Utilization of Counseling Services by Students in Keren Subzone Secondary Schools, Anseba Region, Eritrea

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(2), 2019 Authors: Ghebrehiwet Eyasu 1, Florence Githuthu 2 and Okubatsion Tekeste 3 1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Email Address: eyasu650@gmail.com 2Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Email Address: fwamahiga@cuea.edu 3Department […]

Reflections on the Criticisms of the Golden Rule as a Moral Principle

Author: Joseph K. Ronoh Department of Theology, Saint Paul’s University Author Email: josephrono@kabianga.ac.ke ABSTRACT The term Golden Rule is used in reference to the maxim that dictates do unto others as you would have them do unto you whether positively or negatively. Although the GR is acknowledged by most religions and traditions, it has attracted […]

Effect of Technology Supported Instructional Platforms on Undergraduate Students’ Attitude towards Educational Technology in Public Universities in Nigeria

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(2), 2019 Authors: Alabi Thomas Omotayo1, Falode Oluwole Caleb2 & Ilobeneke Stella Chiamaka 3 1Lecturer, Department of Educational Technology, School of Science and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, E-mail: omotayoalabi@futminna.edu.ng 2Lecturer, Department of Educational Technology, School of Science and Technology Education Federal University of […]

Influence of Teaching Methods on Students’ Academic Performance in Kiswahili Subject in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Lang’ata Sub-county

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(2), 2019 Authors: Atandi Bwari Christine1, Gisore Billiah2 and Ntabo Anyona Jared3 1Department of Education, Research and Evaluation, Faculty of EducationThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaEmail Address: chrisatandi@gmail.com 2Senior Lecturer, Education and Human Resource Development DepartmentKisii University | Email:nyamogisore@gmail.com 3Senior Lecturer, Research and Evaluation DepartmentCatholic University of Eastern […]

Factors Associated with Pornographic Materials Use among Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Authors: Michael Njeru1, Solomon Nzyuko (Ph.D)2 and Stephen Ndegwa (Ph.D)3 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P. O. Box 44400 – 00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: njerumik2@gmail.com 2Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P. O. Box 44400 – 00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: snzyuko@daystar.ac.ke 3Department […]

Effectiveness of Constituency Bursary Funds in Enhancing Retention of Students in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County

Authors: Margery Wanjira Muriuki1 and Margaret Gikuhi2 1The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P. O Box 62157-00200, Nairobi – Kenya Email: mmuthire@yahoo.com 2Lecturer, Department of Postgraduate in Education The Catholic University of Eastern African American P. O Box 62157-00200, Nairobi – Kenya Email: gmumbim@gmail.com ABSTRACT The constituency bursary fund (CBF) was established in 1993/4 financial […]