Authors: Maurus Clement Mponela and Demetria Gerold Mkulu Department of Educational Foundation St. Augustine University of Tanzania P.O. BOX 307 Mwanza. Author e-mail: maurusmponela@gmail.com Abstract Over some time, the provision of education in HLIs almost worldwide remained traditional, that is face to face learning. Upon breakout of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, HLIs are adopting contemporary…
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.
Reshaping Education in the Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
Authors: 1Mahona Paschal and 2 Titus Pacho 1 Department of Educational Foundation St. Augustine University of Tanzania P.O.BOX 307. Mwanza, Author email: Email: pajo.toronto@gmail.com 2 School of Education and Human Resource Development Kisii University, Kenya ABSTRACT The emergence of the coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) pandemic has upended the daily lives of people around the world. The…
Efficacy of Life skills Training in Improving Emotional Intelligence among Adolescents in Selected Private Secondary Schools in Athi-River Sub-County, Kenya
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of life skills training in improving emotional intelligence among adolescents in selected private secondary schools in Athi river sub-county, Kenya.
Effect of Provision of Nutritious School Meals on Educational Achievements in Secondary Schools in Kibra Sub-County in Nairobi, Kenya
Author: Margery Wanjira Muriuki Department of Postgraduate in Education The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P.O. Box 62157-00200, Nairobi –Kenya Email: mmuthire@yahoo.com ABSTRACT Over the past decade, a number of school health intervention programmes have been implemented in Kenya. Despite the implementation of these interventions, questions on their effectiveness to educational outcomes still arise. This…
Covid 19 Pandemic and Lockdown; Examining the Challenges and opportunities of Online Teaching of Religious Education in Institutions of Higher Education in Uganda
Author: Tuyizere Alice Peace College of Education and External Studies (CEES) Makerere University, P.o. Box,7062, Kampala, Uganda. Emails; peacetuyizere@yahoo.com aptuyizere@cees.mak.ac.ug Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges and opportunities of online teaching of Religious Education in institutions of Higher Education in Uganda in the context of the COVID 19 pandemic and…
Perceived Psychosocial Impacts of COVID – 19 among Students in Higher Learning Institutions in Dar – es- Salaam, Tanzania
Authors: Bertha, E. Losioki1 & Mdee, K. Hemed2 1&2Department of Education, The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, P.O. Box 9193, Dar- es Salaam -Tanzania Email: bertha.losioki@mnma.ac.tz Abstract Students in higher learning institutions are among the groups that experienced psychological difficulties due to COVID–19 disease. This study examined the perceived psychosocial impacts of COVID-19among students in higher…
A Review of the Roles of Dissertation Supervisors as Mentors
Authors: Betty. M. Macharia Department of Research and Evaluation Faculty of Education The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P. O. Box 62157, Nairobi, Kenya Corresponding Author Email: betty23001@yahoo.co.uk Abstract This paper is a review of the roles of dissertation supervisors as mentors. Primarily, research and enquiry skills are important for doctoral students. Doctoral supervisors should…
Challenges Faced by teachers in Teaching Mentally Challenged and Communication Deficient learners in Mbagathi Special Unit, Kenya
Author: Eleen Chesaro The Presbyterian University of East Africa P.O Box 387 Kikuyu, Kenya Email: eleenchesaro@yahoo.com Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine challenges faced by teachers in teaching mentally challenged and communication deficient learners in Mbagathi special unit in Kenya. The study employed case study design that aimed at providing in depth…
Influence of Classroom Instructional Resources on Mastery of Number Activity Concepts among Pre-Primary Learners in Embakasi Sub County, Nairobi
Lydia Gesare Ondieki, Benson Odongo, and Mary Anyango Onditi Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of science and Technology P.O. Box 210 – 40601 Bondo – Kenya Author email:lydia.gesare@yahoo.com Abstract This study investigated the influence of classroom instructional resources on pre-primary learners’ mastery of number activity concepts in public preschool schools in Embakasi Sub County, Nairobi County….
Self- efficacy Beliefs as a Predictor of Attitudes towards Mathematics among Secondary School Students in Laikipia County, Kenya
Author: Mbuthia Ngunjiri Laikipia University P.O. Box 1100 – 20300. Nyahururu, Kenya Author Email address: mbuthiangunjiri@gmail.com Abstract This study examined the influence of students’ self-efficacy beliefs on attitude towards mathematics of secondary school students in Laikipia County, Kenya. Cross sectional survey design was employed in the study. The target population consisted of all 8357 Form Four…