African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10(1), 20-29, 2023 By Douglas Kibiru Kimotho1, Joel Wamichwe2 , Eleen Yatich3 and John Wakhanu4 1,2,3 &4The Presbyterian University of East Africa, P.O. BOX 387, Kikuyu – Kenya Email: kimothodouglas@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of teachers’ workload on students’ performance in national examination in…
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.
A Comparative Study of Academic Achievement between Cooperative Learning and Non-Cooperative Learning Strategies in Chemistry among Students in Murang’a County, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10 (1), 20-36, 2023 Authors: Kabanga Grace Wairimu1, Nicholas W. Twoli2 & Michael Muchoki Waititu3 12&3Department of Educational Communication and Technology Kenyatta University, P.O Box, 43844, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya Email: wairimugk2016@gmail.com ABSTRACT The employment of cooperative learning as an instructional method across different countries has exhibited…
Effect of Policy of Two-Year Diploma Level Teacher Qualification on Quality Teacher Training in Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya
This study intended to examine the effect of policy of a 2 year diploma level qualification for teachers on quality teacher training in public primary teacher training colleges in Kenya.
The Role of Strategic Resource Utilization in Internal Efficiency of Public Secondary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the role of strategic resource utilization on internal efficiency of public secondary schools in Mombasa County.
Effects of Social Media on Academic Achievement of Students in Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 9 (3), 26-36, 2022 Jackline N. Koin1, Alfred M. Wamala2, Eleen Yatich3 and Joel Wamichwe4 1,2,3,4 The Presbyterian University of East Africa, P.O. BOX 387, Kikuyu – KENYA Corresponding Author E-mail: jacklinekoin65@gmail.com ABSTRACT This study explored the effects of social media on academic achievement of mixed…
Effect of Modernized Pre-service and In-service Training Programs Policy on Quality Teacher Training in Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya
This study intended to examine the effect of modernized pre-service and in-service training programs policy on quality teacher training in public primary teacher training colleges in Kenya.
Mental Health and Suicidal Ideation among Students of Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 9 (3), 1-12, 2022 Ambale C. Kennedy1, James B. Ouda2 & Kenneth Otieno3 1,2,3 Department of Educational Psychology, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya Corresponding Author E-mail: kennedyambale68@gmail.com ABSTRACT According to the 2017 Center for Disease Control (CDC) report, suicide is the second…
FOOD SECURITY EDUCATION: LINKING AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Author: Karen Afandi Chagwaya African Research Journal of Education & Social Sciences Lino House, P.O Box 15509-00503, Mbagathi- Nairobi, KENYA Email: karenchagwaya@gmail.com Abstract Food security education in secondary schools plays a vital role in equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to address the interconnected challenges of agriculture, nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods. This…
Effect of Absence of Afro-Surinamese Fathers on the Academic Performance of their Children
The purpose of the study was to ascertain how absence of fathers of Afro-Surinamese descent influences the educational performance of their children. The research design was a cross-sectional survey research design which assessed the academic performance of children with or without an Afro Surinamese father, either at home or absent.
An Exploratory Study of Teaching and Learning Situation for STEM Education in Five African Countries
The purpose of this study was to examine the teaching and learning situation for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in five African countries including Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya and Senegal. The study used exploratory research design.