ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the challenges faced by secondary school teachers in raising girls‘ interest in science subjects from the selected schools in Lushoto District of Tanzania. The study used descriptive survey design which involved describing the current conditions or attitudes, that is, to descibe what exists at the moment. This study used triangulation method in collecting, analysing and intergrating qualitative and quantitative research in a single study. This stud...
ABSTRACT The need to expand adult learning programmes for individual in order to function has made the issues of access, acquisition and utilisation of basic literacy education germane in developing countries. Nigeria has been involved in various basic educational activities aimed at increasing access to literacy education for the enhancement of learners‘ daily living by establishing State Agencies for Adult and Non-Formal Education. However, there is a dearth of empirical studies that sho...
ABSTRACT Adolescence is marked by progression from the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics to sexual and reproductive maturity. Curiosity about bodily changes is heightened. However, adolescents' perceived sexuality education needs have been poorly documented. A survey of 989 adolescents from 24 North-Eastern Nigerian secondary schools yielded information on socio-demographic characteristics, reproductive health knowledge, sexual activities and sexuality education needs. Of the in...
ABSTRACT In response to daunting global challenges of quality of work life (QWL), the International Labour Organisation (ILO) initiated Decent Work Agenda (DWA), (suitable and productive working environment), to protect vulnerable employees and the working poor. Although previous studies have focused more on sweeping labour standards violations at work, they do not examine labour inspection (LI) system as a potent instrument for implementing DWA towards improving QWL. This study, therefore...
ABSTRACT The objectives of this research were to find out the magnitude of unwanted behaviors to secondary school students and measures which have been taken to change the secondary school student‟s unwanted behavior at Kiwengwa tourist area in Zanzibar. The study employed a qualitative approach. A total of seventy two (72) respondents from three secondary schools Kiwengwa, Pwani Mchangani and Matemwe, were selected as a sample. The study included sixty (60) secondary school students, thre...
ABSTRACT This study was directed toward assessing the influence of school meals on students‟ attendance in community secondary schools. It was conducted in Korogwe District, Tanga region in Tanzania. Specifically, the study sought to explore the influence of school meals on students attendance presented in Korogwe District, to examine the attitude of parents toward contributing to school meals and identifying challenges facing provision of school meals provision in Korogwe District. The st...
Globally, the integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in education systems has become a practice which studies have shown to significantly influence academic performance. Disparities in pupils’ performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) have been occurring every year, although some researchers tend to link the same with availability of e-learning resources. This gap has informed the study. Kisumu Central schools’ pupils have been performing better ...
ABSTRACT Physics is a science subject that provides the foundation of industrial, technological and economic development of any country. The ministry of education Kenya has been dispersing to schools Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) funds amounting to 22,240 for schools to buy laboratory equipment among other needs which are important in the practical approach of teaching. Despite this, student’s achievement in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) physics in Njoro Sub C...
ABSTRACT The increasing number of child abuse cases in Kenya does not only affect the future socioeconomic development and well being of the country, but also its security and safety. In Nakuru district, identified abused children are taken to rehabilitation institutions for care, protection and later integration back into the society. However, little documented information exists on the actual rehabilitation process in these institutions and later integration of the children back into the s...
ABSTRACT Secondary education is regarded as the most important stage in the educational cycle of a child because it is the foundation for further education, training and work. The quality of instruction and internal efficiency of institutions providing it should be high if secondary school education is to achieve its objectives. However, the quality of instruction and internal efficiency of public secondary schools in Kitui county has been poor. Literature shows that the implementation of SS...
ABSTRACT Today’s families experience problems like unfaithfulness, violence, child molestation, divorce and separation. These problems experienced in families affect the children in those families. The purpose of the study was to find out the impact of family conflicts on the academic performance and interpersonal relationships of pupils in public primary schools in Nakuru Municipality. This study employed the descriptive survey research design to determine influence of family conflicts in...
ABSTRACT Information and communication technology (ICT) is increasingly playing an important role in the economies of all nations. Educationists are advocating for the use of ICT in teaching and learning due to its potential to overcome many education problems such as, low learning achievement, and motivation. The performance of agriculture students in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations has not been satisfactory. Computer based-instruction has been shown to positively ...
ABSTRACT Single parent households are caused by factors such as divorce, separation, death of spouse, single parent by choice and due to rapid breakdown of traditional structures in the face of globalization, modernization, migration and urbanization. Presently, single parenting has found little, if any, acceptance in most communities in Kenya, which may adversely affect self esteem, discipline and interpersonal relationships of children in the households. However, many communities still reg...
ABSTRACT Agribusiness in Malawi is still in the early stages of development and is associated with insufficient value addition. Farmers‟ ability to produce outputs in quantities and quality forms that are marketable and commercially viable is limited by a number of factors. Lack of sufficient storage and processing facilities as well as inadequate skills are some of the notable constraints. As a way of enhancing the competitiveness of the rural agribusiness actors and ultimately raising th...
ABSTRACT The importance of human resource in any organisation is critical especially in the teaching profession where teachers are only second in importance to students. The quality of any education system depends on quality of teachers whose morale and commitment must be kept high. Teachers just like other workers in any organisation perceive certain factors as important in influencing their morale and commitment to work. Teachers’ commitment to work will determine the output or outcome w...