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

Literary Strategies in Yvonne Owuor’s Dust and Meja Mwangi’s The Last Plague

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Gladys Gesare Oirere Department of Literature Language and Communication (LLC) The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Langata, Nairobi Email: gladysgesare@yahoo.co.uk Selline Oketch (PhD) The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Langata, Nairobi Lucy NabuKonde (PhD) The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Langata, Nairobi Abstract: A few works […]

Teaching and Learning Needs as Learner Support Services offered in Open, Distance and E-Learning Programme in Selected Public Universities in Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Edward Mutabari Laichena P.O. Box 401-01020, Kenol, Makuyu, Kenya. E-mail: laichenabailacha92@gmail.com Prof. Henry O. Ayot Department of Educational Communication and Technology, School of Education, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Sophia M. Ndethiu Department of Educational Communication and Technology, School of Education, Kenyatta […]

Inter-textual Relation between the Epic of Fumo Liyongo, Kifo Kisimani and Mstahiki Meya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Daniel Kioko Ngunzi 1, AbdulRahim Hussein Taib Ali2 and Mayaka Gwachi3 1Egerton University, P.O Box 536, Njoro – KenyaDepartment of Literature, Languages and LinguisticsE-mail of the corresponding Author: ngunzidaniel@yahoo.com 2Lecturer, Department of Literature, Languages and LinguisticsEgerton University, P.O Box 536, Njoro – KenyaE-mail Address: […]

Effects of Bullying on Victims’ Behaviour among Girls in Public Secondary Schools in Kajiado West, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Eucabeth K. Manyibe and Jared Anyona The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P.O. Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi – Kenya. Corresponding Author E-mail: eucabethmanyibe@gmail.com Abstract: A vast majority of students in the world are experiencing bullying in their schools and this remains a significant […]

English Language Learners’ Attitude on Competence in English Grammar among Selected Secondary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Idongesit Umo-Udofia and Adam Andera Department of Languages, Literature and Communication Faculty of Arts and Social Science Catholic University of Eastern Africa P.O. Box 62157-00200 Nairobi-Kenya Email of Corresponding Author:iddykoko@gmail.com Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to examine English language learners’ attitude […]

Teachers’ Perspectives of the Challenges of Teaching Economics: A Case Study of One Public Secondary School in Uganda

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Author: Sentumbwe Nakkazi Damalie Lecturer, Department of Humanities and Language Education, School of Education, College of Education and External Studies Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda Author Email: dsentumbwe@cees.mak.ac.ug Abstract: This study examines teachers’ perspectives of the challenges of teaching Economics in one […]

Influence of Examination Based Teaching on the History Subject Discourse in Secondary Schools in Abogeta, Meru County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Caroline Gakii Ntwiga and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Email of the Corresponding Author: bmwangi@anu.ac.ke Abstract: Overemphasis on passing in the examinations can create pedagogies that incline to the test and could have adverse effects on the […]

Influence of Selected Factors on the Level of Implementation of Preschool Creative Activities Curriculum in Njoro, Nakuru County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors:  Isaiah Kiplangat Melly and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Email of the Corresponding Author: bmwangi@anu.ac.ke Abstract: Creative activities serve an important part in promoting children’s learning and development besides enhancing their emotional, intellectual and social skills. Thus, […]

Influence of Mathematical English on Performance of Standard Eight Learners in Public Primary Schools in Miriga Mieru, Meru County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(2), 2018 Authors: Faith Kathure Mberia and Boniface Njuguna Mwangi Africa Nazarene University, P.O. Box 53067 – 00200, Nairobi Email of the Corresponding Author: bmwangi@anu.ac.ke  Abstract: Mathematical English is a unique language based on ordinary English, with highly stylized formal symbol systems. Owing to the fact that […]

Effects of Noise Pollution on Students’ Learning in Selected Urban Public Secondary Schools in Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(1), 2018 Author: Josta Lameck Nzilano Dar es Salaam University, College of Education P. O. Box 2329, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | E-mail: nzilanoj@gmail.com Abstract: The study investigated effects of noise pollution on students’ learning in Dar es Salaam city focusing on state secondary schools. The study […]