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Students’ experiences of seeking injustice-induced help in a Mathematics classroom

Karuku, Simon; Simmt, Elaine (2012)

In this paper, we describe the phenomenon of a need for help that comes about as a result of problematic classroom practices, as experienced by high school mathematics students. Through students’ experiences, we demonstrate ...

Implementing Language-in- Education Policy in Multilingual Mathematics Classrooms: Pedagogical Implications

Halai, Anjum; Karuku, Simon (2013)

In this paper, we examine selected literature on classroom-based research to understand how students and teachers (re)negotiate the language of interaction in a mathematics classroom when the official medium of instruction ...

Behaviour Disorders Related to Drug Abuse Among Secondary School Students in Kenya.

King’endo, Madrine (IISTE, 2015)

The purpose of this study was to find out the behavior disorders displayed by secondary school students as a result of substance abuse. This would assist to train teachers on specialized intervention methods so that they ...

Kiswahili Poetry and Its Role in Preservation of the History of Struggle for Freedom in Africa

Kinoti, Timothy M.; Kobia, John M.; Mukuthuria, Mwenda (2015)

This research investigated the portrayal of the African politician in Kiswahili poetry. Basically, this research intended to shed light on how different poets have portrayed African politicians creatively with a purpose ...

Teaching learners with dysgraphia in primary schools in Embu - county, Kenya: implications for educational interventions

King’endo, Madrine; Njoki, Esther N. (2015-02)

The aim of this study was to identify challenges that teachers encounter in teaching Learners with Dysgraphia in primary schools in Embu County. This was to find out teachers’ competency in teaching learners with Dysgraphia, ...

Policy and practice in the assessment of juvenile offenders in public juvenile rehabilitation schools in Kenya.

Wambugu, Beth N.; King’endo, Madrine; Kinyua, Joyce N. (2015-07)

Historically assessment of juvenile offenders began during colonial era, when every young people who disobeyed colonial rules of regional zoning, labour provision, and hut tax among others were considered offenders and ...

An Exploration of Factors that Contribute to Low Performance in Physics: A Case of a Secondary School in Kenya

Njiru, Samson M.; Karuku, Simon (2015-08)

The study reported in this paper aimed at exploring the factors that contribute to students’ low performance in physics. Study participants were 2 physics teachers (a male and a female) and 57 physics students (30 males ...

Portrayal of the Contemporary African Politician in Swahili Poetry

Kinoti, Timothy M.; Mwenda, Mukuthuria; Kobia, John M. (2015-09)

This study was, in a broader sense, intended to identify the many political, social and economic changes that the continent of Africa has undergone since independence. Among the significant changes witnessed are those of ...

Influence of Organizational Strategy on Implementation of Electronic Project Monitoring Information System in Public Tertiary Institutions in Kenya

Mburugu, Kirema N.; Mulwa, Angeline Sabina; Kyalo, Dorothy Ndunge (2015-09)

The principal objective of the study reported in this article was to empirically assess on the influence of organisational strategy on the implementation of Electronic Project Monitoring Information System (e-ProMIS) in ...

Influence of Organisational Staff Capacity on the Implementation of Electronic Project Monitoring Information System in Public Tertiary Institutions in Kenya

Mburugu, Kirema N.; Mulwa, Angeline Sabina; Kyalo, Dorothy Ndunge (2015-10)

This article highlights on the urgent need for staff training on new technologies, provision of adequate ICT infrastructure and staff attitudinal change trainings for effective implementation of new electronic based systems. ...

Describing Diversity in University Enrolment in Kenya

Gitonga, Pius; Gatere, Ruth; Mwaura, James (2016)

The identifiable benchmarks that showcase description of ‘diversity’ in enrolment or admission for university education in Kenya were described. Universities encourage multiethnic student and staff ...

Indicators of Professional Competence for Sustainable National Development in Kenya

Gitonga, Pius; Gatere, Ruth; Wakapa, Eddah (2016)

The indicators for professional competence in university education are desirable for assessment and prediction of sustainable national development. The goal was to create an evidence based focus ...

Contributions of Selected Family Factors to Drug Abuse Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub-county, Embu County, Kenya

Nyaga, Milcah Njoki; Mwai, Kimu (Science Publishing Group, 2016)

The aim of this research is to investigate the contributions of selected family factors to drug abuse among adolescents in Kenyan secondary schools. To achieve this, the study sought to ...

The Aesthetic Function of the style of Masking as used In V.S. Naipaul’s Collection of Sketches, Miguel Street

Weche, Michael O.; Kagwira, Stella P. (2016-06)

The study is based on the assumption that literary style is paramount to literary communication and the meaning we derive out of a work of literature. Literary meaning cannot therefore be divorced from literary style. The ...

The Aesthetic Function Of The Calypso Style In V.S. Naipaul’s Collection Of Sketches, Miguel Street

Weche, Michael O.; Kagwira, Stella P. (2016-07)

The study is based on the assumption that literary style is paramount to literary communication and the meaning we derive out of a work of literature. Literary meaning cannot therefore be divorced from literary style. ...

Effectiveness of Physical Exercise on Primary Dysmenorrhea Among Female University Students

Nyaga, Milcah Njoki; Muriithi, David (2017-09)

Primary Dysmenorrhoea is a condition that has attracted attention among the stakeholders in education and health professions. Primary Dysmenorrhea is chronic cyclical pelvic pain associated with menstruation in the ...

Youth Radicalisation in Kenya University Perspective

Nyaga, Milcah Njoki (2017-11)

The aim of this research is to investigate the youth radicalisation in Kenya. The study sought to investigate recruitment of youth to the unlawful groups, sponsors of unlawful groups, gender prone to unlawful groups, ...

Untangling the Complex Training and Qualifications System in Kenya

Mukhwana, E. J. (2018)

A national qualification framework (NQF) is an instrument used to classify a country’s qualifications at different levels. Each level is defined by a set of learning outcomes expected at that level. NQFs are an extremely ...

People’s perception on climate change and its effects on livelihood in Kitui County

Khisa, Gladys, V. (ISDS LLC, 2018-07)

This paper examines people’s perception on climate change and the effect of the changing climate on their livelihood in Kitui County. Kitui County is a semi-arid region which experiences long dry spells that make a large ...

Influence of Value Based Management on Strategic Renewal of Insurance Firms in Kenya

Karani, Frida W.; Gachunga, Hazel (Strategic Journals, 2018-08)

The objective of the study was to determine the effect of value based management on the strategic renewal of insurance firms in Kenya. Two dimensions of strategic renewal were studied: the insurance firms’ deliberate ...

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