Behavior modification techniques and learning adjustment of students in selected secondary schools in Turkana South District, Kenya
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2011-08
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Kampala International University, College Of Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The research thesis purposed to find the signitlcanc~ of Behavior Modification
Techniques on the Learning Adjustments of selected secondary school
students. A significant population of teachers and students in five selected
secondary schools in Turkana South district, constiwted the study population
of 507 accessible populations A relatively precise sample of 210 students’ and
56 teachers’ respondents was randomly selected (Slovene’s formula), fairly
reaching the prescriberj mark. In order to collect data a standardized
questionnaire was developed and personally administered.
The researcher used descriptive research method, the purpose being to
describe the nature of the situation as it exists and explore the relationship
between Behavior Modification Techniques and Learning Adjustment of the
learners. The data obtained was tabulated; analyzed and interpreted using
SPSS. The frequency percentage tables for profile of respondents means for
variables and Pearson’s Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC) for correlation.
On the basis of results and discussions it was concluded that a reasonable
number of teachers and students were aware of the behavior modification
techniques. The entire study revealed that some teachers were aware of the
Behavior Modification Techniques and Learning Adjustment mechanisms it
is then recommended that all teachers be conversant with Behavior
Modification Techniques and there effective usage to provide fertile grounds
for learners’ enhancement.
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A thesis presented to the School Of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of
Master of Education in Management and Administration
Keywords
Behavior modification techniques, Learning adjustment, Students, Secondary schools, Turkana South District, Kenya