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

An Assessment of Guidance and Counseling Teachers’ Preparedness in Offering Effective Services in Public Primary Schools in Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya

Authors: Stella Nkatha Kebongo and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Author Email: skebongo@gmail.com Abstract The current problems facing the Kenyan pupil require Guidance and Counseling (G&C) teachers to be knowledgeable about psychological and behavioral interventions, both at the preventive and responsive levels. Despite the fact that Kikuyu Sub […]

Influence of Professional Code of Conduct on Examination Management in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya

Author: Mary Nyiva Makau The University of Nairobi, Kenya Email: nyivamary04@gmail.com Abstract Professional practice among teachers is considered an important element towards shaping various school practices. The purpose of this study was to establish whether professional code of conduct affected management of examinations in public secondary schools in Makueni County. The study used cross-section survey […]

Influence of School Playground Safety on Pre-School Children Participation in Outdoor Activities in Ekerenyo Division, Nyamira County, Kenya

Authors: Beatrice Binah Mokaya and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Corresponding Email: bkahuthu@gmail.com Abstract In Kenya, pre-school playground safety has not been given much attention despite being a critical area of concern in child growth and development. This state can be linked to lack of resources, perceived low priority and negative attitude about children’s play or deferral […]

Influence of Parental Provision of Number Work Learning Resources on the Acquisition of Numeracy Skills among Pre-Primary School Learners in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Molo Division, Kenya

Edinah Jepkemoi1 and Joel Kiboss2 1Email: edinahjepkemoi@gmail.com 2Email: jkiboss@gmail.com Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of parental involvement through the provision of number work learning resources on children’s numeracy skills acquisition in public pre-primary schools in Molo Division. The study employed cross-sectional survey research design while adopting both quantitative and […]

Role of Parents in Prevention of Substance Use among Adolescents in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Mumbuni Location- Machakos County, Kenya

Authors: Mary Mueni Musyoka1, Beatrice Ndiga2, Charity Wangui Waithima3 1Africa Nazarene University, P.O BOX 53067-00200, Nairobi Department of Education and Psychology Email: marymusyoka09@gmail.com 2Tangaza University College, P.O. BOX 15055 Nairobi Department of Education and Research Email: ndiga2001@yahoo.com 3United States International University – Africa P.O.BOX 14634-00800, Nairobi Email: koiwaithima@gmail.com                 Abstract Drug use is one of […]

Assessment of Utilization of Counseling Services by Students in Keren Subzone Secondary Schools, Anseba Region, Eritrea

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(2), 2019 Authors: Ghebrehiwet Eyasu 1, Florence Githuthu 2 and Okubatsion Tekeste 3 1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Email Address: eyasu650@gmail.com 2Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences The Catholic University of Eastern Africa Email Address: fwamahiga@cuea.edu 3Department […]

Effect of Technology Supported Instructional Platforms on Undergraduate Students’ Attitude towards Educational Technology in Public Universities in Nigeria

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(2), 2019 Authors: Alabi Thomas Omotayo1, Falode Oluwole Caleb2 & Ilobeneke Stella Chiamaka 3 1Lecturer, Department of Educational Technology, School of Science and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria, E-mail: omotayoalabi@futminna.edu.ng 2Lecturer, Department of Educational Technology, School of Science and Technology Education Federal University of […]

Influence of Teaching Methods on Students’ Academic Performance in Kiswahili Subject in Public and Private Secondary Schools in Lang’ata Sub-county

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(2), 2019 Authors: Atandi Bwari Christine1, Gisore Billiah2 and Ntabo Anyona Jared3 1Department of Education, Research and Evaluation, Faculty of EducationThe Catholic University of Eastern AfricaEmail Address: chrisatandi@gmail.com 2Senior Lecturer, Education and Human Resource Development DepartmentKisii University | Email:nyamogisore@gmail.com 3Senior Lecturer, Research and Evaluation DepartmentCatholic University of Eastern […]

Factors Associated with Pornographic Materials Use among Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Authors: Michael Njeru1, Solomon Nzyuko (Ph.D)2 and Stephen Ndegwa (Ph.D)3 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P. O. Box 44400 – 00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: njerumik2@gmail.com 2Department of Clinical Psychology, Daystar University P. O. Box 44400 – 00100, Nairobi – Kenya Email: snzyuko@daystar.ac.ke 3Department […]

Effectiveness of Constituency Bursary Funds in Enhancing Retention of Students in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County

Authors: Margery Wanjira Muriuki1 and Margaret Gikuhi2 1The Catholic University of Eastern Africa P. O Box 62157-00200, Nairobi – Kenya Email: mmuthire@yahoo.com 2Lecturer, Department of Postgraduate in Education The Catholic University of Eastern African American P. O Box 62157-00200, Nairobi – Kenya Email: gmumbim@gmail.com ABSTRACT The constituency bursary fund (CBF) was established in 1993/4 financial […]