Faculty of Education (FEd): Recent submissions
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Usawiri wa malezi unavyoathiri utambulisho wa vijana katika riwaya ya kiswahili.
(2015-10)Utafiti wetu umeshughulikia usawiri wa malezi unavyoathiri utambulisho wa vijana katika riwaya tatu teule za Kiswahili ambazo ni Asali Chungu (S.A. Mohamed), Anasa (Y. King’ala) na Fahari ya Mateso (J.S. Oyoo). Uhusika ... -
Reliability, item difficulty and discrimination indices of science test items in commercial test papers and their correlation to students KCPE performance in science in Limuru Subcounty.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was carried out to establish the factors influencing the reliability, item difficulty and discrimination indices of science test items in commercial test papers and their correlation to students KCPE performance ... -
Effectiveness of performance contracts among secondary school teachers in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The use of Performance Contracts has been acclaimed as one effective and promising means of improving the performance of teachers and secondary schools and Government departments. The main purpose of the study was ... -
Influence of learner support services on students retention in distance education programmes in institution of higher learning: a case of Kenya Methodist university, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study explores the relationship between learner support services and retention of students in distance education programmes. The objectives of the study was to find out the extent to which guidance and counseling, ... -
Influence of peace clubs on peaceful coexistence among students in public universities:A case of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Peace clubs are a student initiative whose aim is to create a responsible and young generation through a culture of dialogue. Peace clubs are student based organizations. The clubs aim at creating a peaceful and harmonious ... -
Factors influencing youth participation in development projects: a case of Maili Saba slum, Njiru sub county - Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out to examine the factors influencing youth participation in development projects in Njiru sub county, with reference to Maili Saba Slum, Nairobi Kenya. The study therefore sought to establish the ... -
Self-efficacy and academic achievement among secondary schools in Kenya: mathematics perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between ‘SelfEfficacy’ and ‘Academic Achievement’ from a Mathematical perspective among secondary schools in Kenya. The study was carried out in Nyakach ... -
Socio-cultural factors influencing primary school attendance in Asego division, Homa-bay county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the 20th and part of the 21st century some countries in the less developed and developing world have witnessed declining performance in primary schools due to school absenteeism. The diverse socio-cultural practices ... -
Influence of remuneration strategies on business performance of the sugar industries in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of remuneration strategies on the business performance of Kenya sugar industries in western Kenya region. The study was to be guided by the following objectives: ... -
Cognitive styles and academic achievement among secondary school learners in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was based on cognitive styles and academic achievement among secondary school learners in Kenya. The purpose of the study was to find out the extent to which students‟ cognitive styles influence their academic ... -
Influence of learning materials on learner achievement in number work activities of pre-schools in Kisumu east Sub-county, Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of the learning materials on learner achievement in number work activities of pre-school children in Kisumu East sub county, Kisumu County. The research was ... -
Effect of adoption of strenghtening Mathematics and science secondary education (SMASSE) pedagogy on girls’ Mathematics achievement in Secondary Schools, Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In response to persistent poor performance in mathematics and science in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Kenya and Japan set up the Strengthening Mathematics and Science Secondary Education (SMASSE) ... -
Factors affecting teacher motivation in public secondary schools in Marani sub county, Kisii county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Teacher motivation plays an important role in the promotion of teaching and learning excellence. Generally, motivated teachers are more likely to motivate students to learn in the classroom, to ensure the implementation ... -
Impact of school based practical assessment on learner achievement in biology in Secondary schools in Kakamega county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Performance in Biology at certificate of secondary Examinations (KCSE) has been poor in the recent years. This has been attributed to many factors among them teaching and learning styles. This research investigated the ... -
Influence of sources of sexual information and personal characteristics on secondary School students’ sexual behaviour in Thika west sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this research was to investigate reliable sources of sexual information for secondary school students that influence their sexual behaviour. This research was carried out in Kenya, specifically Thika ... -
The influence of student motivation on academic performance in public secondary schools in Dagoreti Sub county, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine if student motivation has any influence on academic performance in public secondary schools in Dagoretti sub –county, Nairobi. Three objectives guided this study: to establish ... -
Determinants of the prevalence of drug and substance abuse amongst Youth in institutions of Higher learning in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Drug and substance abuse is one of the major public health issues throughout the world that is causing serious social and economical burden to different nations. Everywhere the target group is the young population between ... -
Influence of home environment on academic performance of primary school pupils in English language in Alego-Usonga sub-county, Siaya county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The influence of home environment on academic performance of primary school Pupils in English language in Kenya have been in the Public domain for some time and it is of concern to education policy makers. This initiative ... -
Determinants of employee performance in donor funded Programs: a case of University of Nairobi, college of Health Sciences Donor funded programs
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Every organization will always strive to have the right personnel at the workplace capable of effectively and efficiently completing the work required by the organization so as to achieve its objectives. This study sought ... -
Strategic responses to the business environmentand performance of Old Mutual Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Change is the only constant in the world today. Organizations are impacted by this change since they are open systems that rely on the environment for survival. The environment consists of factors and conditions; some ...