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Effects of computer assisted instruction on the teaching of geography in Kenyan secondary schools
(Dept. of Educational Communication and Technology, University of Nairobi., 2003)This study looked into the use of computer as an instructional resource at the secondary school system in Kenya. Several researches on computer-assisted instruction (CAI) have been carried out in the developed countries ... -
The causes and effects of gender difference in academic performance in secondary schools: a case study of four secondary schools in Nairobi
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2003)This study was carried out in Nairobi Province of Kenya. The study, which used survey data, official statistics and in-depth discussions, was an attempt to investigate the presence of differences in academic performance ... -
The impact of adjustment on the health status in sub-saharan Africa (SSA) : A case study of Kenya 1980-2000
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2003)Since the introduction of the Structural Adjustment Programmes in Africa, there has been a raging debate on their expected outcome. There has been varying analytical reports on their impact on various sectors of the economy. ... -
An Investigation into the role of teacher advisory centres (TAC) in the continuing teacher education in Meru North district
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2003)Education is a very important tool since increased development is strongly tied to education. Education of teachers or their training is equally important since teachers are charged with the responsibility of imparting ... -
Mother tongue and the motivation and retention of students in French : a case study of secondary schools in Bungoma district Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2003)Despite the important role French should play in national development, there is an observed low enrolment of students in the subject at secondary school level. The problem is that most of most of the students having completed ... -
Uhakiki wa riwaya za Ahmed Mohamed katika misingi va kifeministi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts kiswahili, 2003)Tasnifu hii imeshughulikia uhakiki wa Riwaya za Said Ahmed Mohamed katika misingi ya kifeministi Riwaya tulizozitumia kama sampuli katika uhakiki huu ni nne nazo ni Asali Chungu (1977) Utengano (1980), Kiza Katika Nuru ... -
Job satisfaction among deputy head teachers of public secondary schools in Nairobi province
(School of Education, University of Nairobi, 2003)The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of job satisfaction among deputy headteachers of Nairobi Province public secondary schools. The study attempted to establish the job factors that cause job satisfaction ... -
Problems facing teacher education in Kenya: a case study of teaching practice in the University of Nairobi
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2003)Education is widely considered as the key to development. For increased rate of development, teachers, who are facilitators of learning, should be recipients of high quality professional training. However though, the ... -
An investjgation into the causes of poor performance in kiswahili kcse examination in Kipipiri Division of
(Department of Education, 2003)This study set out to investigate the causes of poor performance in Kiswahili KCSE examination in Kipipiri Division of Nyandarua District because there has been consistent poor performance ... -
Bullying in public mixed day secondary schools in Nairobi province
(School Of Education, University of Nairobi, 2003)Bullying in Public Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Nairobi Province, is a research study on various variables related to bullying. The study investigated on the causes of bullying, characteristics of bullies, locale, ... -
Rural Radio and New Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs): Implications on Agricultural Technology Dissemination and Adoption in Kenya
(Department of Arts- Communication, 2003)This research paper is a culmination of an attempt to address the glaring weaknesses in the provision of extension services with the support of rural radio and enhanced by the new ICTs. The basis ... -
Beyond corporal punishment policy: teacher centric classroom approaches to instilling discipline: a survey of selected primary schools in Kakamega Municipality
(School of Education, 2003)This study set out to examine the operationnalization of the government policy outlawing corporal punishment in schools. It specifically sought to examine the formulation and implementation of the policy and to ... -
Gender and constraints to appointment to leadership positions in secondary schools: a case of Nakuru District, Kenya
(School of Education, 2003)The teaching profession is viewed as an appropriate career channel for educated women, indeed its ranks are filled with women. However, they tend to occupy the lower ranks while men take up the upper ones. This phenomenon ... -
An investigation into the challenges facing in-service training of secondary school teachers in Nairobi province
(College of Education and External Studies, University of Nairobi,, 2003)The concern of quality teachers is becoming increasingly important with most Kenyans becoming increasingly enlightened. It is no longer a matter of having teachers in a school but the quality of teaching is important. This ... -
Factors hindering teachers' effective implementation of guidance and counselling programmes in public secondary schools in Mwea Division Of Mbeere District
(Educational Administration and Planning, University of Nairobi, 2003)The main purpose of this study was to investigate factors hindering teachers' effective implementation of guidance and counseling programmes. The objectives of the study were to: a) Assess teachers' attitude towards ... -
The myths and realities in development trusteeship with respect to participation: an assessment of the UNDP projects in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2003)Development, as a concept has its own myths and realities, due to the numerous meanings attached to it This is also true of the many circles that have been used to carry development in the years One such vehicle is ... -
The impact of oil import dependence on a developing country : a Keynesian econometric model analysis of the Kenyan Economy
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2003)Oil dependence remains a potentially serious economic and strategic problem to oil importing developing countries. Large oil imports draws heavily on the scarce foreign exchange earnings of the developing countries and ... -
The Differential Effects of Peer Tutoring and Peer Tutoring with a Group Contingency on the Spelling Performance and Disruptive Behavior of Fourth-grade in a general education classroom
(2003)Achievement gains from peer tutoring have been shown to be superior to those from traditional teacher instructional strategies. Due to the requisite high response rates, students remain actively engaged with academic ... -
Impact of refugees on host communities : the case of Kakuma Refugee camp, North Western Kenya, 1992 -2002
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2003)The broad objective was to establish the socio-cultural and economic effects of refugees on the host community. The theory of Social Change provided the framework within which this work was done, meaning that values ... -
Factors influencing the performance of mathematics among public secondary school students in Nairobi province
(University of NairobiDepartment of Educational Administration and Planning, 2003)This study was conducted in Nairobi province, Kenya. The main purpose of the study was to attempt to find out the existence or non-existence of a significant relationship between the following variables: Attitude of ...