Bachelor of Education (Arts) with Guidance and Counseling
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- ItemDeterminants of academic performance in English language within the selected secondary schools of Kikuyu Division, Kiambu District, Kenya(Kampala International University.College of Education, 2009-11) Winnie, Nyawira KamauThe purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the academic performance of the English language in the selected schools of Kikuyu Division Kiambu District. The specific objectives of the study were to determine if discipline affects the students' academic performance of the English language in the selected schools of Kikuyu Division, to determine if teacher qualities affect the students' academic performance of the English language in the selected schools of Kikuyu Division; and to determine if school facilities affect the students' academic performance of the English language in the selected schools of Kikuyu Division. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires and interview guides to students, teachers and head teachers of the schools involved in the study. In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that teacher qualities, discipline of students; and school facilities have a direct impact on the students' academic performance. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations that the Government should provide more teaching learning facilities in schools to make the learning environment more attractive to students and teachers among other recommendations.
- ItemThe impact of guidance and counselling on academic performance of mentally challenged children in Nyeri municipality in Nyeri district Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-12) Gachuiri Kabera, GeraldThe purpose of the study was to investigate the Influence of Guidance and Counseling on Academic Performance of Mentally Challenged Children in Nyeri municipality in Nyeri District, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to; identify the causes of mental retardation Children in Nyeri municipality in Nyeri District Kenya, , Identify the methods of counseling that are effective on mentally retarded Children and Investigate the impact of guidance and counseling on academic performance of learners with mental retardation Children. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers, interviews with the parents and focus group discussions with the pupils. The study revealed by 60% that learners with mental retardation sought guidance and counseling services. However the respondents complained that most schools do not have qualified counselors to handle mentally retarded learners. The most common mentioned cause of mental retardation was hereditary reasons which were mentioned by 90% of the respondents. Group counseling was mentioned by 84%, 76% mentioned individual counseling, 72% mentioned motivation, 64% mentioned parent and child counseling and 56% mentioned behavior counseling. The study also revealed by 52% of the respondents that guidance and counseling has improved the academic performance of mentally retarded. The study recommended that; Counselors who specifically look at cases of mentally retarded learners should be trained and made available in schools to help mentally retarded children. The Ministry of Education to beef up more aggressive awareness campaigns among various stakeholders concerning the negative attitudes towards the mentally retarded. The Ministry to empower all the teachers in the country with appropriate professional skills on how to cater for the mentally retarded learners.