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…
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.
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…
Assessment of Teacher Awareness of Gifted Children and Resource Availability for their Learning in Regular Public Primary Schools of Mwatate Sub-County, Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Authors: Mwangasha Matilda1 , Mary Kariuki2 and Omulema B.E.E 3 1Department of Guidance and Counseling, Egerton University 2, 3Lecturers at Egerton University, P.O. Box 536, Njoro Corresponding Author Email: wmwaki@gmail.com Abstract Among the pupils with special needs in education to be found within regular public…
Mobile Learning Technology for National Development: Enhancing Blended Learning among Engaged Pre-Service Teachers in Osun State
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 6(1), 2019 Authors: Abanikannda Mutahir Oluwafemi1 and Ajani Adedeji Hammed2 1Department of Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education, Osun State University | Email: mo.abanikannda@uniosun.edu.ng 2Department of Educational Technology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Email: ajaniadedejihammad@gmail.com Abstract The advent of mobile technology in the 21st century has led humans to…