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

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 […]

John Dewey’s Theory of Progressive Education

John Mwai Theuri*, Njuguna Waitherero** and Patrick Nyabul*** *Department of Philosophy, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P.O. Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya Johnmwaitheuri@yahoo.com ** Department of Philosophy, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P.O. Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya ***Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, The University of Nairobi, P.O Box 19676 […]

Access to Information, Personal and Social Needs as Learner Support Services in Open, Distance and E-Learning Programme in Selected Public Universities in Kenya

Authors: Laichena Mutabari and  Irene Wawira Ireri Tharaka University College P.O Box 193-60215, Marimanti, Kenya E-mail: laichenabailacha92@gmail.com  Abstract Rapid technological changes in education have become paramount towards meeting educational demands. The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has helped in bringing down the traditional barriers of access of quality education and training through Open, Distance […]

Explaining the Performance Gap between Children with Preschool Education and those Without: A case of Mauche Division, Nakuru County, Kenya

Authors: Benson Tonui and Peter Njenga Mount Kenya University, Kenya Email: bensn92@gmail.com Abstract The early years of life are the best opportunity to lay the foundations for a child’s future. By getting it right in early childhood, the society plants the seeds for tomorrow’s active pupil, productive, skilled worker, confident and loving parent.This article sought […]