Huruma is a residential estate located in the northeastern of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. To get to Huruma from Nairobi you pass through Kariobangi and Dandora to the East, Moi Airbase and to the south, Mathare to the North and East Leigh to the West. Huruma has a population of 6,569 people who have an average household monthly income of Kshs 5,000 (US $ 62) (Weru, 2004). A study conducted by Pamoja in 2001 showed that though an upgrading of the housing, sanitation and health fac...
Deaf education in Kenya falls under the ministry of education, special education division. This section of the ministry deals with the administration of education of persons with special educational needs, deaf education being one ofthem. History of deaf education in Kenya dates back to the founding of Kenya Society for Deaf Children (KSDC) in 1958 and the subsequent establishment of the first two schools for the deaf, Nyangoma and Mumias primary schools for the deaf in western Kenya in...
The study sought to investigate the challenges facing inclusion of learners with mental impairments in regular public primary schools m Amukura zone, Teso District Kenya. The major variables identified were effects of curriculum content, the learning resources, teacher's attitude and effects of peer attitude on the inclusion of learners with mental impairments in public primary schools The researcher used quantitative approach to collect and analyze the data. She used the survey researc...
This study was seeking to investigate on the impact of the FPE in primary schools. There has been a concern that FPE lead to increase in the pupils' enrolment, leading to congestion which has in tum compromised on quality. This has prompted the researcher to investigate factors contributing to the situation and how it can be corrected with the following objectives:- • Profile of respondent in terms of age, sex and marital status • Achievement of Free Primary Education. • Outstandi...
Having the study on teachers attitude towards learners with mental retardation be included in regular classrooms. I found that many had negative attitude because mean score will be affected. The researcher advised the teachers on the importance of inclusive learning for learners with mental retardation. The researcher decided to carry out study in order to investigate primary school teachers attitude towards learners with mental retardation. This will help the learners from being separat...
The Abstract contains a brief account of what is contained in every chapter in this paper. Chapter one contains the problem and its scope, the theory, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research questions and significance of the study. Chapter two contains the literature review which gives background information on the studies done earlier that highlight similar or related issues to the topic of the study. Chapter three deals with research methodology which involves res...
This report is a study caffied out in Baitambogwe Sub County, in Mayuge district which aimed at studying the relationship between teacher motivation and academic performance of pupils in Universal Primaiy Education (UPE) schools. Teacher motivation has been seen to be at its lowest in Baitambogwe Sub County, this stemming from a number of variables ranging from personal variables e.g. age, gender, marital status etc. situational I organizational variables, e.g. salary (pay), supervision...
The free senior high school policy is one of best social and economic intervention policies that openly affect both parents and their wards in senior high school. This realisation is reached on the backdrop of the policy’s role in redeeming parents from their economic and financial burden. This study therefore looks at the effect of introducing the free senior high school poli...
Teachers' transfers, the relocation of teachers are part and parcel of the general school administration. However, the handling of transfers could affect the motivation of the transferred teachers. This study examines the relationship between transfers and the motivation of teachers. The study was carried out in selected schools in Kirinyaga district in Kenya. The researcher used two sources of data namely; primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected using a self-administered...
A research report establishing the impact of UPE on pupil's perfonnance in English language in Rubaga Division, Kampala District. The objectives of the study were; • Assess the effect of Universal Prima1y Education on learners' achievements in termly or Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E). • Identify the suitable methods and materials usually used in English Language lesson in relation to large classes. • Assess the impact of Universal Primary Education on the learners' attitudes...
The study examined the effects of domestic violence on learners' performance in Kolir Sub County, Bukedea district. The sample for the study consisted of 50 respondents randomly drawn from the twelve (12) schools of Kolir Sub-County. Data was collected with a questionnaire and interview guides. The data collected was subjected to statistical analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) method that helped in effective analysis of data. The results indicated among Seve...
ABSTRACT The researcher's main aim was to find out the effects of school location on pupils' academic performance in Nairobi Central Business District of Starehe Division, Nairobi North District. In the learning process, many factors affect the pupils' academic performance. These factors may be due to home environment, school environment or even the learner's attitude. The objective of this study was to tind out the relationship that exists between the learners' academic performance and the ...
ABSTRACT Objectives: This study investigated the teaching process and learning of pupils in Kiswahili language in selected primary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda. Specifically, this study determined the profile of the teachers as to age, gender, marital status, educational qualification and number of years in service and pupils as to age and gender. This study determined the degree of teaching and learning process in terms of attitude, availability of teachers, culture, policies, availabi...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the causes of drop out among pupils in Magarini zone, Malindi district. The specific objectives of the study were to explore academic-oriented parenting practices, find out School-participation parenting practices find out high aspirations and grade expectations by parents and to find out the level of autonomy and emotional support parents give to the children. The study employed a descriptive research design and the instruments used for dat...
ABSTRACT The study sought to find out the attitude of learners towards forced spoken English in schools in Mombasa County of the coast province,Kenya. The objective of this study is to find out the attitude of learners towards the forced spoken English in schools In Mombasa County. The purpose of the study is to find out the learners opinions towards the forced spoken English in schools. The study used the random sampling techniques. It has fifteen learners and fifteen teachers from three d...