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- ItemChildren's motivation and academic performance in China to Division, Kuria District, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-11) Nyaichoro, Lucas; MwitaIn many countries, a better educated populace is becoming increasingly concerned about the quality of schooling provided for their children. Second, in all parts of the world, parents are becoming increasingly aware of the significance of education to their children's chances in the bourgeoning knowledge economy. It seems inevitable that the yardstick by which education quality is judged will become increasingly demanding. The norms and standards which define quality schooling for the twenty -first century will need to be responsive to this wider circle of stakeholders. The general objective of the study was to investigate some of the motivational factors affecting the pupils in Chinato Division, Kuria District in Kenya. Provide information that can be associated more with high performance among students. Enable policy makers make provision for improving the motivation of students with increased knowledge on the relationship between motivation and achievement of public in Kenya primary education certificate. Increase awareness of the headteachers Board of Governors and Teachers on motivational factors associated with high performance in class. The study was conducted in the Division of Chinato in Kuria District of Kenya. Keboroti primary school is twenty kilometers from Ntimaru on the Ntimaru- Migori highway road. The information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and :completeness. After collecting the questiom1aires, they were edited for completeness consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained the research study was presented and analyzed using tables.
- ItemThe effect of tourism and academic performance of learners in Kaloleni Zone, Kaloleni District-Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2010-05) Joseph, Tonui; K.Tourism in Kenya is almost exclusively centered on two geographical areas; the south coast beaches and a handful of game reserves or national parks. A !50-kilometre strip of coastline north and south of Mombasa is lined with beach hotels designed for package tours and contains half of all tourism development in the country. This concentration spread the benefits (and costs) along the coast and also the country as a whole. Despite the fact that tourism is such an important sector of the economy, it is negatively affecting education at Kenyan coast. Poverty is an issue that more and more of our nation's children are coming face to face with. The price that children of poverty must pay is unbelievably high. Each year, increasing numbers of children are entering schools with needs from circumstances, such as poverty, that schools are not prepared to meet. The number of children dropping out of school to join piece jobs in the tourist industry is alarming (Republic of Kenya, 2003; 1998). Furthermore, it is noted that some of the perennial causes of poor performance and drop outs oflearners in schools is poverty (Achoka, 2007; 2006; Republic of Kenya, 2003). Teachers may find that students do not complete assignments, do not study for tests, or do not come to school prepared to learn because of poverty related circumstances in the home environment that forces them to look for alternative survival in the tourism industry. These children may be unable to concentrate or focus. These issues not only have an impact on the learning of the child of poverty but can also impact the learning of other children since they tend to influence them negatively. The researcher thus seeks to establish how the tourist industry affects the performance oflearners in terms of class test performance, school attendance and concentration. This project will be aimed at looking for possible solutions to the negative effects of tourism on educational standards of the learners in Kaloleni area of the Kenyan Coast.
- ItemFactors contributing to the low academic performance in public primary schools in Nzeruni Zone, Mwingi District, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-04) Mwende, Paul; NellyThe purpose of the study is to assess the poor academic performance in national examinations by pupils in Nzeruni Zone, Mwingi district. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the relationship between Poverty and performance of pupils in national examinations, to determine the relationship between School facilities and performance Of pupils in national examinations, to determine the relationship between the quality of teachers and performance of pupils m national examinations, to determine the relationship between Indiscipline and performance Of pupils in national examinations and to determine the relationship between Home environment and performance of pupils in national examinations. The methods of data collection were questionnaires and interviews. The study revealed that school facilities are important for pupils to perform well in examinations. The study revealed that unqualified teachers do not teach well and this leads to poor performance in national examinations. The study revealed that children who are indiscipline perform poorly in national examinations. Finally the study revealed that parents who encourage their children contribute positively to children's performance. School facilities should be provided in schools so that children understand what they are taught. More teachers should be trained to cater for the growing number of pupils due to free primary education. The school environment should be made conducive for the pupils for example a clean environment should be emphasized and security provided. Parents should be sensitized on the importance of participating in their children's education and school activities
- ItemThe impacts of free primary education on academic performance of primary school pupils: a case study of Nguluni Primary School, Kambu Zone, Kibwezi District, Kenya(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-04) Yambu, Mutinda; ShadrackThe research embarks on investigating the impacts of free primary education on academic performance of primary school pupils. The purpose of this study it will be to fmd out the impacts of free primary education on academic performance of primary school pupils with Nguluni Primary School in Kambu Zone, Kibwezi District of Kenya being a case study. It will also give recommendations to the government, policy makers, educators parents and general public. The objectives will be to establish whether the teacher pupils ratio in our public primary schools is acceptable, to establish whether resources offered by the government to implement free primary education are sufficient and to determine whether the funds reimbursed by the government for the same properly managed. A descriptive survey design will be used in this study. In conclusion it is indicative that the teacher pupils ratio is low and sometimes resources for implementing a free primary education are properly used the recommendations are therefore that a number of teachers in our public primary schools should be increased and be highly paid as a way of motivating them. The resources offered by the government towards implementing the free primary education should also be appropriate used.
- ItemThe influence of educational guidance on academic performance of pupils in Amolatar District: a case of Agikdak Sub-County(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2011-05) Ogwang, GodfreyThis was purposely designed and conducted to examine the influence of edu.cational guidance on academic performance of learner and the study was carried out in a sampled area of Aputi sub county, Amolatar district in three schools. The study was aimed to find out the influence of environment on academic performance, examine the effect of family background on academic performance, effect of play on academic performance and to access teacher's ability on academic performance. In the study the researcher used parents, teachers, and DEO, pupils and head teachers to obtained information of the study. Simple random sampling and purposive methods were used for the selection of respondents. Instruments used in data collection were questioners, interviews and documentary review Data collected were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods were used and the findings were in tables and graphs. The findings includes lack of finances to facilitate guidance and counseling activities, no guidance and counseling room, lack of trained teachers in guidance and counseling, co curricular activates not being implemented in schools. The study therefore reflected that guidance and counseling is necessary to aid academic performance of learners thus reduce high rate of drop out in schools. Y The recommendations were that guidance and counseling be modified in the school curriculum Y Government should train and post teachers to implement guidance and counseling in schools Guidance and counseling teachers be paid salary as guidance and counseling the Parents, community, administrators be sensitized on the value of guidance and counseling
- ItemAn investigation into the effects of discipline on pupils' academic performance in selected primary schools in Kadama Sub County Kibuku District(Kampala International University.College of Education, 2016-11) David, KadimbaThe study was guided by three objectives namely; To find out three effects of socialization on pupil's academic performance, To find out the effects of adherence to school rules and regulation on Pupil's academic performance and find out the role of pupils' leadership on academic performance. The study involved a population of 7705 pupils, I 17 teachers and 4 head teachers from which a sample size of 40 pupils, 16 teachers and 4 head teachers were selected on basis of simple random probability sampling and purposively. Data was collected by the use of questionnaire and an interview guide which was analyzed by quantitative descriptive presentation. The study found out that learners should be given time to socialize with adequate monitoring by teachers in order to avoid misbehavior among the socialization groups leading in discipline hence perform poorly in class, school had rules and regulations but with limited implementation whereas they contribute to good discipline in schools leading to improvement in performance in academic standards and pupils can play a role as leaders towards academic performance. Therefore, pupils should be given time to play and socialize, be monitored as they socialize, observing school rules and regulations and involved in leadership at schools.