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9. Teacher quality and student achievement in physics in secondary schools of Rangwe Division, Homa-bay District, Nyanza Province of Kenya
(Kampala International University(KIU), 2009) Ong'ute, Rollex Akinyi
Absenteeism and academic performance in mathematics of form four students: a case study of Nyatieko secondary school Kish district-Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-07) Omuga Orito, Nicodemus
Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) has been decimal, a situation many have said to be sad and wanting. - The children from the 50% population that lives below the poverty line do not attend school regularly. This has really worsened the performance in K.C.S.E. The Researcher will find out the impacts of absenteeism and try to find out how the impacts have contributed to be decimal performance of the students. Then necessary recommendations will be made to the Government of Kenya, the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission and the management committees to devise new methods and approaches to curb the problem of absentism in our schools in order to achieve their Educational goals for all. The study will be carried out in public secondary schools in Kisii District - Kenya.
Absenteeism and academic performance of learners in secondary schools in Makindye Sub-county Kampala District.a case study of St. peters s.s Nsambya
(Kampala International University,College of Education, 2017-08) Akumu, Elizabeth
The purpose of this study is to establish the impact of absenteeism on the academic performance of students in secondary school. Specifically the study wanted to • Find out how long distance affects the performance of learners. o Findout how poor feeding affects the performance of learners in secondary schools. o Findout how domestic work affects the learners’performance. The study was done by developing a conceptual framework relating the factors causing absenteeism and how it leads to poor performance. The study used both qualitative and quantitative research design .It covered 50 respondents, 6 head teachers, 10 teachers and 34 students. Questionnaires which are open-ended were used. Interviews and group discussion were also ~mployed to get reliable ideas. These were supplemented on by school attendance record books such as registers. UCE and UACE manuals were also used. Graphs of the questionnaire data are presented for each sub-group illustrating the type and frequency of responses indicated in the questionnaire. Statistical analysis was used. Similarities and differences of the survey responses of boys and girls was found out including their opinions. The study revealed that a majority of the students said that they involved in work at home which affects their domestic work. Most respondents said that parents do notadequately provide basic needs to their children. Results from the interviews showed that students were not well while at school and that was the reason why most of them would dodge school. Most of the teachers agreed that there is no ~ccess to water since the school could not boil drinking water. The parents should be sensitized by the teachers on the importance of their student’s academics so that they change the proper way of handling their children and give them time to read books. The government should come out with a law by MOE and other educational stakeholders to guide the children against child labor
The academic performance of girl child in primary schools in Matungu division, matungu district, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education Open and Distance Learning, 2010-11) Wakhungu, Juma John
Academic Performance of Pupils in Mathematics in Secondary Schools in Mabera Division, Kuria District, Kenya
(Kampala International University, bachelors degree of science with education, 2009-12) Nyamweya Nyamao, Stephen
The study focused on the impact or teacher's quality and teaching resources in teaching Mathematics in Primary schools. Performance of the learners is a basic indicator of effective learning. Grade scored in internal examinations are normally used as measures of the subjects. In this study, the researcher looked into qualifications, experience of teachers, teaching resources and the methods employed during instruction. The study further established that there are other factors that contribute to performance apart from the teacher's quality and teaching resources. Simple random and strategic sampling techniques were used. The sampled candidates were given questionnaires to fill in. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The researcher hopes that the findings of the study will be of great importance to the Mathematics learners, educators, parents and society at large.
Academic performance of students in biology subject of Leseru secondary school in Uasin- Gishu district, Kenya
(Kampala international international: College of Education, open and distance learning, 2007-08) Leonida, Busienei
This study was a descriptive survey method that determined the Academic Performance in Biology, subject of Leseru Secondary School in Uasin-Gishu District Kenya. This study was conducted in Leseru Secondary School in Turbo Division Uasin Gishu District, Kenya. The School is situated 17 Kilometers West of Eldoret town along the Kenya-Uganda road. This study included 65 students wherein 23 third year students and 42 fourth year students. Among the 65 students 24 are male and 41 are female students. In the study was researcher-made instrument which was a record sheet that contained the profile of the respondents as to age, gender and academic level. The researcher wrote a transmittal letter to the principal of Leseru Secondary School in Turbo division asking for permission to conduct the study in his institution. Once the permission had been granted the researcher took the record sheet to the School Academic Committee Department to be filled. Once the record sheet had been filled, the researcher went ahead to calculate the frequencies and percentages to determine the profile of the respondents as to age, gender, academic level and level of academic performance. The paired or related t-test was used to test for significant difference in the level of academic performance between male and female students. The research findings shall be beneficial to the Ministry of Education, the Provincial Director of Education, District Education Officers, School Principals, teachers, parents and students in establishment of factors affecting academic performance.
Academic performance of students in chemistry subject of Jamhurl high school in Nairobi city, Kenya
(Kampala international University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2007-08) Nungari Kung’u, Grace
Objectives: This study determined the academic performance of students in chemistry subject of Jamhuri High School in Nairobi District, Kenya. Specifically, this study determined the profile of the students as to age, gender and class. It determined the level of academic performance and determined if there is a significant difference in the level of academic performance between male and female students. Design: This study employed the descriptive survey method of investigation. Environment: This study was conducted at Jamhuri High School in Nairobi city, Kenya. The school offers the 8-4-4 system of education. The school offered a variety of subjects which are Biology, Chemistry, History, C.R.E, Physics, Computer studies, Geography and Mathematics. Subjects: This study involved 82 students in the fourth year In high school namely: 40 from 4 West students and 42 from 4 East students. Instrument: This study was a researcher devised instrument which was a record sheet which sought to determine the profile of the respondents as to age, gender, class and level of academic performance in chemistry subject. Data Collection Procedures: The frequency and percentage was used to determine the profile of the respondents as to age, gender, class and level of academic performance in chemistry subject. The paired or related t-test was used to test for significant difference in the level of academic performance between male and female students. Findings: This study revealed the following: the mean age of the students was 17.93; the level of academic performance was fairly good (mean = 51); It was evident that there is a significant difference in the level of academic performance between male and female students. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it was concluded that the academic performance of students in chemistry subject were rated as fairly good. However, it needs to be improved.
Academic Performance of Students in Science Subjects of Mutonguni Secondary School in Kitui District, Kenya
(Kampala International University, school of science with education, 2007-04) Sila Onesmus, Nzung’a
This study determined the academic performance of students in science subjects of Mutonguni Secondary School in Kitui District, Kenya. Specifically, this study determined the profile of the students as to age, gender and class. It determined the level of academic performance and determined if there is a significant difference in the level of academic performance between male and female students
Academic Performance of the Physically Handicapped in Regular Schools; A Case Study of Selected Primary Schools in Kaptama Zone, Mt.Elgon District, Kenya.
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning., 2010-04) Bowon, Geoffrey Joseph
This study was intended 10 examine the challenges of Inclusion of children with physical disabilities in regular primary' schools in Kaplama :::one, Kaptama division, Elgon District, !,enya. All sorts o/secondwy data viewed necessary to the study were revisited and these gave the researcher a clear picture of what the entire study was to entail, !he .1//ld1· udop!ed u l)11u11tililtive research desi[!;,1. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a hell a 11ndastu11cling of !he problems and impact o/ji-ee primm)' education on the quality of special education for the physically disabled !earners in 1\ilt.E!gon District Kenya, l)uestio111wires 11·ae adopted as the major instrumentsfiJr data col/eclion afier which data were processed w1a~r:::ed and inleJ]Jreted. Infim11ation obtained fi·om the research study was presented und unulvzecl using narratives, and statistical figures. This report provided suggestions .fiJr more e//ectil'e approach lo physically disabled education in the co11nt1y. It is d,·signcd !hr po!ic1· makers. plwmers and pruclilioners ll'ho have responsibilities in the area of physical disabled education in Kenya.
Accessibility and Relevance of Ugandan Education System To Children with Disabilities in Ibuje Sub County Apac District
(Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2018-10) Jaka, Ronald
This study assessed the Accessibility and relevance of Ugandan education system to children with disabilities in Ibuje sub county Apac district. A sample of 70 students, 20 teacher and 10 Administrators was randomly selected from a population of 300 which included; teachers, school administrators and pupils. The instruments used for data collection were a self-design questionnaire and an interview guide and then Frequency distributions and percentages were used to present the data obtained from the respondents in a tabular form. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents were males (51) taking the percentage of 72.9. According to age distribution, the biggest number of disabled primary students is between 7-10 years taking 70%, it is also evident that all the respondents had primary level as their highest level of education. The study also found out that majority of the respondents were single with a percentage of 80 and a few of them were married taking a percentage of 20 and that 83.4% of the respondents were students and that only 15.7% of the respondents engage in commercial farming particularly around their compounds. The study further revealed that children with disabilities are often segregated, isolated and not cared for by the teachers, government and fellow students as this has increased the challenges they face. The study also found out that students have a problem with reading and writing and it was also found out that the education system of Uganda is relevant to children with disabilities though they are still facing some challenges. The study recommended that the government should improve on the facilities of the children with disabilities in their respective schools such that the process of learning can be smooth and relevant especially machines for reading and writing as it was found to be the most serious problem and also that it should put much emphasis on training staff in special needs education such that they can meet needs of the students with disabilities in Uganda. This was due to the high concerns found in this study that teachers don’t get special training of teaching and handling children with disabilities.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and performance of Pupils/Students in Busia District, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-11) Asiba Linus Ouma
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a major health challenge world over. In this research, I tried to uncover its effects on performance in schools. It was found that its damage requires special efforts to address."ihira” was an illness that closely resembled AIDS. Its cause was “immoral conduct”. The cure for “ihira” was a concotion of herbs called “amanyasi”. Could the cure for AIDS lie in “Amanyasi?. In chapter one I deal with the rationale, statement of the problem,objectives, scope of the study and significance. “In research on drugproducing plants, a multi disciplinary approach which uses the various branches of bio-chemical and physical sciences is vital (Kenya Medical Research Institute, KEMRI-1995). In chapter two, Review of the Related Literature is solely taken from a2004 WHO report on the status of AIDS. The report highlights the reemergence of diseases like tuberculosis and importance of ARVs.Chapter three is on Research Methodology. Here research design, population sample, research instruments, validity and reliability are covered. Chapter four is on results and data analysis.Finally, chapter five covers summary, conclusion and recommendations.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and performance of pupils/students in Busia District, Kenya.
(Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-11) Ouma, Asiba Linus
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) remains a major health challenge world over. In this research, I tried to uncover its effects on performance in schools. It was found that its damage requires special efforts to address.”Ihira” was an illness that closely resembled AIDS. Its cause was “immoral conduct”. The cure for “ihira” was a concotion of herbs called “amanyasi”. Could the cure for AIDS lie in “Amanyasi?”. In chapter one I deal with the rationale, statement of the problem, objectives, scope of the study and significance. “In research on drug producing plants, a multi-disciplinary approach which uses the various branches of bio-chemical and physical sciences is vital (Kenya Medical Research Institute. KEMRI-1995) In chapter two, Review of the Related Literature is solely taken from a 2004 WHO report on the status of AIDS. The report highlights the reemergence of diseases like tuberculosis and importance of ARVs. Chapter three is on Research Methodology. Here research design, population sample. Research instruments, validity and reliability are covered. Chapter four is on results and data analysis. Finally, chapter five covers summary, conclusion and recommendations.
The adequacy in training and performance of secondary school counselors:
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-11) Wambua Mutambuki, Jacob
Kenya is facing an increasing demand regarding quality of guidance and counseling programmes for secondary school counselors, counseling has been de-emphasized and priority mainly given to better academic grades for students. The secondary school counselors seems in adequately trained to meet the emerging students needs. This is evident with increasing report of indiscipline and unrest among secondary school students especially the month of June/July some many schools were closed early. Many students were involved in serious school riots, cases of student dying for example upper hill secondary school or dormitories burnt down for example in st. Angelas in Kitui district (24/8/2008) The guidance and counseling teachers are either appointees of the teachers service commission, board of governor or school sponsors, most of these counselors to some extent are ill equipped to meet students needs either educational, social and physical needs. They also face challenges in performing their task like heavy teaching load, and uncooperative school administrators who are ignorant about counseling. This study sought to establish challenges faced by secondary school counselors in Kitui district, and to what extent are they adequately trained in performing their counseling tasks. The study was to bring to open the status of secondary school counselors in regard to challenges they face because of inadequate training. This was awakening call for the ministry of education to formulate a clear policy on guidance and counseling program for secondary school counselors. In order to understand the status of the secondary school senior executive study was used. A sample was taken from the thirty six counselors each from the thirty six secondary schools in Kitui district. This study used a questionnaire as means of collecting data. The data was analyzed by descriptive statistics by use of tables, the charts pie charts and frequency tables. Findings from the study revealed that secondary school counselors are inadequately trained and faces a number of challenges which needs to be addressed. Recommendations arising from this study are that; the ministry of education was to harmonize the training of teacher-counselors and only trained teacher-counselors should be posted in schools as counselors.
Amathematical model for cholera transmission dynamics in Rubaga, Uganda
(Kampala International University.College Of Education, 2019-10) Henry, Juuko
This research work, Mathematical Model for Cholera Transmission Dynamics in Rubaga Kampala District of Uganda, SBIR model was developed and analyzed. The model consists of five non liner ordinary differential equations. The effective reproductive number, (the number of secondary infections when a single infective individual is introduced into a population where a proportion is protected) was obtained. Further the disease free and endemic equilibrium where obtained and analyzed for stability. Numerical simulation of the various state variables where obtained using mattab software. And it shows that the vaccination is capable of reducing the number of susceptible when the coverage is high.
Assessment of Factors Affecting Students Performance in Mathematics in Secondary Schools. A Case Study of Gomba County in Gomba District
(Kampala International University, school of science with education, 2019-09) Nanfuka, Suzan
The purpose of the study was to assess the factors that affect students’ academic performances In mathematics in Gomba county, Gomba district. The study had five objectives that included; (I) investigating the extent to which instructional methods contribute to the Student’s performance in Mathematics at Secondary school (ii) find out the extent to Which attitudes affect the performance in Mathematics in Gomba district? (iii) Assessing the Extent in which teacher’s experience affect study performance in mathematics in Gomba county (iv) find out the extent to which teacher’s qualification affect performance in Mathematics in Secondary schools in Gomba County. To investigate extent to which physical and financial resources affect the performance in Mathematics in Gomba County.
The assessment of student’s attitudes towards school prefects in secondary schools in Nakuru Central Division, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education Open and Distance Learning, 2008-07) Trusila, Monyenye N.
The research study was carried out to access students’ attitudes towards their prefects in secondary schools in Nakuru Central Division. A questionnaire survey was carried out among ten students, five teachers and their head teacher in each of the 6 schools chosen in the division. The study has indicated a high percentage of students as having negative attitude towards prefects. Respondents attribute the negative attitude to; student mistreatment by prefects, flexible school rules and also due to lack of representative at school. The school authorities also found that use of punishment as a major action to discourage conflict between students and prefects. The researchers however recommended that school authorities should cut down some privileges given to prefects as given to prefects as this provoked other students, punishments should be given according to the rules set by the school and prefect school not administer punishment
An assessment of the challenges facing girl-child education among the nomads in Wajir district -Central division-Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-05) Abdikadir Abdullahi, Ibrahim
This study was conducted in order assess the challenges facing girl-child education among the nomads in Wajir District -Central Division-Kenya particularly in Wajir girls' primary school, Furaha girls' primary school and Griftu girls' primary school The study involved a total number of 50 respondents thus; 30 teachers, 20 pupils, selected in a gender conscious manner, that is; male and female. The instruments employed in this study were mainly questionnaires, and observations accompanied by interview guides. Data was analyzed by use a computer package called MS-Excel where by the responses were coded and edited, then presented in tables, pie-charts and graphs. The figures and percentages were in response to the following three main concerns of this research; the challenges faced in order to suggest possible recommendations promotion of girl child. The findings of this study were discussed in a descriptive manner (qualitative analysis). This involved discussing the data in relation to the research questions, to make meaning out of the data collected. The following were the major findings of the study; There are various factors that serve as barriers to the girl-child's education included; the biggest percentage of the teachers attributed to culture, since different pupils had different cultural set-ups as it represented by 36% while 32% of the interviewees attributed to the high levels of illiteracy among the parents since they are pastoralists and they see education as a wastage of time and money, 30% said poverty is another barrier and the least percentage of the respondents showed other factors, like; pupils seeing female teachers and other women who are in bigger posts in the province. Finally, a summary of key findings, conclusions and number of recommendations were suggested as presented in chapter five.
Attitudes of biolog Teachers towards the teaching learning process in the secondary schools of Manyatta division Embu district Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education Open and Distance Learning, 2009-09) Njeru, Lydia Wanja
The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of biology teachers towards the teaching- learning process in selected Secondary schools of Manyatta Division, Embu District Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to determine the role of teachers' attitudes on the teaching- learning process, to whether teaching attitudes affecting negatively the teaching- learning process, and to investigate whether the teaching competencies affect the teaching- learning process. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers and interview guide to the headmasters of the schools which participated in the study. Findings indicated that teacher experience, qualification of the teacher and the motivation of the teacher have a direct relationship with the performance of students in biology. Recommendations included Government making facilities at school for biology teachers to teach in a conducive environment in order to aid the better performance of biology students in their schools and that government should make sure that it facilitates unqualified teachers to go for further studies to improve the academic achievement of students in biology
Attitudes of biology teachers towards the teaching learning process in the secondary schools of Chepkorio division, Keiyo district Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2010-04) Kibogo, Mike
The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of biology teachers towards the teaching- learning process in selected Secondary schools of Chepkorio Division, Keiyo District Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to determine the role of teachers' attitudes on the teaching learning process, to whether teaching attitudes affecting negatively the teaching- learning process, and to investigate whether the teaching competencies affect the teaching- learning process. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers and interview guide to the headmasters of the schools whicl1 participated in the study. Findings indicated that teacher experience, qualification of the teacher and the motivation of the teacher have a direct relationship with the performance of students in biology. Recommendations included Government making facilities at school for biology teachers to teach in a conducive environment in order to aid the better performance of biology students in their schools and that government should make sure that it facilitates unqualified teachers to go for further studies to improve the academic achievement of students in biology
Attitudes of biology teachers towards the teaching learning process In the Secondary Schools of Gahini Sub-District, Kayonza, District Rwanda
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2010-12) Kaziira, Deogratias
The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of biology teachers towards the teaching- leaming process in selected Secondary schools of Gahini Sub-District, Kayonza District Rwanda. The objectives of the study were; to detennine the role of teachers' attitudes on the teaching leaming process, to whether teaching attitudes affecting negatively the teaching- leaming process, and to investigate whether the teaching competencies affect the teaching- !eaming process. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers and interview guide to the headmasters of the schools which participated in the study. Findings indicated that teacher experience, qualification of the teacher and the motivation of the teacher have a direct relationship with the performance of students in biology. Recommendations included Govemment making facilities at school for biology teachers to teach in a conducive environment in order to aid the better performance of biology students in their schools and that govemment should make sure that it facilitates unqualified teachers to go for further studies to 1mprove the academic achievement of students m biology.

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