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…
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.
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…
The Impact of School’s Socioeconomic Status on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Author: Manfred Mjengwa Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) P.O.Box 307, Mwanza, Tanzania mamjengwa@gmail.com Abstract The socioeconomic status of students has previously been studied as a factor that affects their academic performance. The present study gives focus to how the socioeconomic status of the school impacts the academic performance of secondary school students in Dar…
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…
Event Studies in Finance: A review on the Methodological Approaches
Author: Festus Kipyego Bett Author Email: fekibe@amail.com Abstract In recent years, the most frequently used tools in financial research is event study methodology. It was initially established as a statistical tool for empirical research in finance and accounting, but it has since been applied to other disciplines as well, including political science, law, history, economics…
Status of Strategic Planning in Public Secondary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya
Okonya Alice Getrude Atieno Department of Educational policy and Curriculum studies, Kenyatta University, P. O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi. Email: aliceokonya@gmail.com Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of strategic planning in public secondary schools in Kajiado County. The main objective that guided the study was to analyze the status of strategic…
Influence of the Board of Management Involvement of the Community on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamira County, Kenya
Authors: Kennedy Ondara Okemwa, Marcella Momanyi and Jared Anyona Ntabo Faculty of Education, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P O Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya Email: kokemwa18@gmail.com Abstract This study investigated influence of the Board of Management (BOM) involvement of the community on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Nyamira County, Kenya….
Effects of Motivational Interviewing Treatment on Alcohol Consumption among Selected third Year Students at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Author: Christian Evadzi University of Cape Coast, Ghana E-mail Address: evadjii@yahoo.co.uk Abstract Universities are major hub for skills development. Similarly, industries engage graduates as floor, middle and top level personnel to occupy different roles and make critical decisions. There is however, evidence to the effect that, risky alcohol consumption exist among university students. It is…
Psychological Effects in relation to Social Networking Usage among Daystar University Students
Authors: Sharleen W. Karanja, Susan Muringi and Jared Menecha Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University, P.O. Box 44400-00100 Nairobi Author E-mail address: wakonyosharleen@gmail.com Abstract The use of social media sites has revolutionised global communication. However; it has brought with it profound side effects that include addiction amongst other psychological problems. This study set out to establish…