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…
Category: RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Education. These papers are geared towards theory development, policy formulation, and action planning. The focus is on addressing educational issues within Africa’s context.
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…