Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Secondary Education
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- ItemImpact of play on academic performance of learners in selected early childhood education centres in south zone, Kakamega south district, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2011-08) Ukanda .M., DennisThe purpose of the study was to determine impact of play on academic performance of Early childhood education in South Zone, Kakamega South district, Kenya. The research objectives were; to investigate the common types of play, to determine the factors that hinder children's play lo determine the impact of play on academic performance of early childhood education and to determine the importance of play on early childhood development in South Zone, Kakamega South district, Kenya. The methods used/or data collection were questionnaires to both the teachers and learners. The study revealed that play helps the children pe1form well in class, it makes the children like the school environment, children who play do not find difficulties in solving problems and play improves children's performance in the later years The study revealed that the most commonly games mentioned were football and net ball, hide and seek, running and jumping, riding bicycles and driving toy cars and swinging parallel play, followed by collaborative play, negotiating play. The study revealed that the factors hindering children's play were poverty •with and gender inequality. The study revealed that play makes muscular development and control of large muscles, play helps the children to develop the language skills and through play children's explore the word around them. Government should make sure early childhood centers have enough and strong playing materials before they are licensed. The community and parents should be sensitized about the importance of playing so that they also participate in children's playing activities. Schools should make sure they fulfill what is in the curriculum by involving children in playing activities. Play and play materials should be one of the key topics taught to teachers so that they understand the importance of playfully.
- ItemMotivation and academic performance of learners in early childhood education centres in Kigumo division, Murang' a south district, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-08) Mwangi Njoroge, JamesThe topic of this study was motivation and Academic Performance of Learners in Early Childhood Education Centers in Kigumo Division of Murang'a South District in Kenya. The study was carried out under three objectives, namely; determining the degree of motivation and determining if there if there is any significant relationship between motivation and academic performance. The study was based on the theory of Abraham Maslow of motivation and hierarchy of needs. In the methodology, the study relied on primary source of information, the questionnaire. The design of the study was descriptive survey research. The study utilized forty teachers to provide information. In the findings, rewards were formed to have positive effects on learner's performance. To the government, there should be provision of money to cater for teaching aids and materials necessary for learning. Policies should also be written where the topic of motivation should be included in the teacher training colleges. This will provide quality teaching in the schools. The school environment should be improved to allow enough space for learning. Play should be compulsory to all learners as it motivates them to be in school. The parents should always be involved in matters related to learning and motivation of learners whether through physical rewards or prizes during Prize giving days. Areas for further research were also proposed on the following topics: the role of Childhood Education Centres in provision of education in Kenya and the effect of using untrained teachers in Early Childhood Education Centres, on academic performance.