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…
Category: 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
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…
Effects of Instituted Management Strategies on Enrolment in Public Tuition Free Day Secondary Schools in Nairobi County
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 5(1), 2018 Authors: *Ephraith Mbura Ngari and **Lucy Wakiaga. *Dr. Ngari, Department of Postgraduate Studies in Education, The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, P. O. Box 62157 – 00200, Nairobi-Kenya. **Dr. Wakiaga, Senior Lecturer & M.Ed. Program Leader, Christ the Teacher Institute for Education, Tangaza University College,…
Investigating the Challenges of Student Centered Learning in Higher Education Institutions in Eritrea
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 4(3), 2017 Ghiorgis Tekle* and Hagos Fesshaye** College of Business and Economics – Halhale, Eritrea *Assistant professor in Economics; Corresponding author e-mail: Tekleg234@gmail.com **Lecturer in Economics, e-mail: hagosfisha@gmail.com Abstract: The mode of teaching and learning followed by the HEIs in Eritrea are dominantly teacher-led, as opposed to…
Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Community Participation in the Redevelopment Planning of Nairobi: A Case of Muthurwa and Kaloleni Estates
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 4(3), 2017 Author: Meremiya Hussein, Affiliation: Centre for Urban Studies, SABS, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Author’s Email Address: husseinmeremiya@gmail.com Abstract: A history of neglect by past and current city governments, an influx of Nairobi‘s population in recent years and obscurity of tenure occasioned by…
Challenges Hindering Effective Reduction of Drug Abuse among Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in Kenya
African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 4 (2), 2017. Authors: Joyce Pere1 and Eleen Yatich2 Pere,1 The Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Dr. Yatich,2 a lecturer at Kisii University Campus in Kenya. Email of the corresponding author: perejoyce@yahoo.com. Abstract: The increase and devastating effects of drug abuse among university students have continued to…