Browsing by Author "Gachanja, Nyambura"

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    Teachers quality and students’ performance in Kiswahili Subject, In Selected Secondary Schools of Mukuyu Division, Murang' A District-Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2011-05) Gachanja, Nyambura; Peris.
    The purpose of this study was to investigate the affecting the academic performance of students in Kiswahili in the selected schools of Mukuyu Division. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate some factors responsible for the students' academic performance in Kiswahili. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires and interview guides to gather information on the academic performance in Kiswahili. The findings revealed that discipline, Quality of teachers and school facilities affect academic performance of students in Kiswahili in the selected schools of Mukuyu Division. The study recommended the government to have a policy in place that encourages retaining teachers in upcountry schools; should consider introducing upcountry allowance in the remuneration scheme of Kiswahili teachers among other recommendations.