RESEARCH IN EDUCATION

The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Education. The papers are geared towards theory development, policy formulation and action plan in the fields of Education in Africa’s context

Girls’ Enrollment in Secondary Schools in Eritrea: Status and Hindering Factors

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 3, 2016 [Author: Dawit Teclemariam Bahta, College of Business and Economics, Halhale   P.O. Box. 11191, Asmara, Eritrea | Email: dawitt7@gmail.com ] Abstract: Development of a society cannot take place without the productive participation of women and this can only happen when girls are adequately empowered with adequate […]

Constraints to the Principals’ Instructional Quality Assurance Role in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, 2015 Author: Justina Ndaita, Faculty of Education, Kisii University College, Eldoret – Kenya | Email: ndaitaj@yahoo.com Abstract The principal’s role is a significant factor in determining the overall quality and effectiveness of many schools worldwide. However, the full realization of their role is often than not […]

Teacher and Parental Factors Influencing Students’ Academic Achievement: Kenya’s Private Secondary School Context

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 2,  2015 By Anthony M. Wanjohi, Projects and Research Unit, Kenya Projects Organization, P.O. Box 8076 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya | Email: wanjohi@kenpro.org Abstract Today, more than ever, education is understood as the passport to economic survival, yet its quality is ever threatened by not only […]

Approaches to Guidance and Counselling and its Benefits to Youth: Kenyan Urban Experience

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, 2015 < Author: George G.  Chiiran, Managing Director, Going Green on Sustainability, P.O Box, Nairobi, Kenya | E-mail: gitsz2002@gmail.com > Abstract: The role of Guidance and Counselling in society today is a vital tool for the empowerment and liberation of youth. However, its benefits in […]

The Process of Developing a School Improvement Plan: Situation Analysis, Data Collection, Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting Processes

Africa Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2014 Anthony M. Wanjohi <Managing Director, Kenya Projects Organization, P.O Box, 3029-00200 – Nairobi, Kenya | E-mail: wanjohi@kenpro.org | Website: www.kenpro.org > Magdalene A. Dimba <Head of Academic Programmes, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P.O. Box 62157 – 00200 Nairobi | Email: magdalenedimba@gmail.com> […]

Role of Head Teachers in Human Resource Management in Public Primary Schools in Suba Sub County

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 1,  2015 Author: Hosea M. Mugera, School Director at St. Marks Academy – Kenya. P.O Box 282 – 00517, Nairobi, Kenya | E-mail: hoseabin@gmail.com Abstract Best practices in human resource management are the hallmark of success in any progressive organization. However, the extent to which effective […]