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Influence of Motor Skill Training on Performance of Dressing as an Activity of Daily Living by Pupils with Cerebral Palsy; a Case of a Special School in Kisimu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2016)Cerebral palsy is a condition that has been in existence for a long time and there is no society that is exempted from having children with cerebral palsy. The prevalence of cerebral palsy is rising and Kenya just like ... -
Usability Maturity for Virtual Learning Systems in Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2016)The use of technology in education has revolutionized learning globally. Shifting beyond traditional mode of education, the integration of technology in education has become an advantage for students ... -
Influence of adolescence progression factors, interpersonal nature and gender on adjustment to loss and grief among orphaned secondary school students in Kenya.
(School of Education, 2016-05)Orphan hood due to loss of parents disposes adolescents to adjustment to loss and grief crises as they trudge through progression factors. Since adolescence primarily is a time of internal turmoil, any additional turbulence ... -
Influence of headteachers’ selected instructional supervisory practices on provision of quality education in Secondary schools in Kenya
(2016-05)Kenya has since independence desired to provide quality education to learners making effort to implement measures to improve quality of education in schools. Despite this effort the secondary sub-sector continues to face ... -
Parental variables influencing their level of involvement in education of learners in public pre-schools, in Kenya
(School of Education, 2016-05)Educators have frequently pointed out the critical role of the home and family environment in determining school success of a child. While more studies that are related to Education of Pre-schoolers have been more focused ... -
Perspectives of parents and teachers on inclusion of learners with mental challenges in selected public primary schools in Rarieda sub county, Siaya County, Kenya
(School of Education, 2016-05)The effect of parental and teachers attitude towards the inclusion of mentally challenged learners could not be over emphasized. Despite the Worlds Education for All and Kenyan government current policy of Free Primary ... -
Implication of outdoor environment on children’s physical activity performance levels and learning in public pre-schools in Kenya
(School of Education, 2016-05)A growing body of knowledge suggests that quality outdoor environment has a significant implication on children’s physical activity level and learning. Globally, there is consistent evidence showing that a rich outdoor ... -
Effects of staffing policies on public secondary school teachers’ distribution in Kenya
(School of Education, 2016-05)The success of any policy lies in its effective implementation .Staffing policies for teachers are meant to ensure sufficient teaching force that is equitably distributed in all public schools. Despite various staffing ... -
Implementation of inclusive Education in Kenya: pressures and opportunities
(JOOUST School of Education, 2016-05)The term inclusive education refers to a philosophy of education that promotes education of all pupils in mainstream schools. Internationally, inclusive education is seen as a system which caters for the needs of a diverse ... -
Influence of domains of self-autonomy and self-efficacy on Academic performance of secondary school students in Kenya
(JOOUST School of Education, 2016-05)Academic performance of secondary school students is a great concern in many nations because of its direct impact on development of the nations. Good academic performance guarantees admission into higher institutions of ... -
Challenges Facing Primary School Teachers in the Implementation of the Regular Curriculum to Learners with Disabilities in Inclusive settings in Kisumu County
(JOOUST, 2017)Teachers teaching in inclusive classrooms encounter the task of having to adapt the curriculum to suit learners with different categories of disabilities in inclusive classroom settings. Hence, they are faced with numerous ... -
Predictors of Adjustment among Re-admitted Teenage Mothers in Secondary Schools
(JOOUST, 2017)Teenage motherhood is a worldwide problem with 36.4 million girls giving birth before the age of 18 years in developing world. Kenya faces a similar problem with the youngest mother in Siaya County giving birth at 13years. ... -
Small Scale Farmers Adaptive Strategies to Climate Change in Crop Production Systems
(JOOUST, 2017)Kakamega County is a rich agricultural area where various food and cash crops are grown. However, changes in climate have an impact on crop production, and hence affect food security especially among small scale crop ... -
Influence of Selected Demographic Variables on Teachers Self- Efficacy in Public Secondary Schools.
(2017)Teachers' self-efficacy is belief in their capacity to teach successfully. Globally, studies indicated the importance of teachers' self-efficacy, while studies conducted in Africa suggested that ... -
Effectiveness of selected alternative methods to corporal punishment in managing students' behavior in public secondary schools in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2017)Students' misconduct influences learning and may lead to later school dropout and other negative social outcomes. incidences of student violence have been persistent in secondary schools in Kenya. ... -
Challenges Facing Primary Teachers in the Implementation of the Regular Curriculum to Learners With Disabilities in Inclusive Settings in Kisumu county.
(JOOUST, 2017)Teachers teaching in inclusive classrooms encounter the task of having to adapt the curriculum to suit learners with different categories of disabilities in inclusive classroom settings. Hence, they are faced ... -
Implementation of Corporate Strategies on Financial Performance of Sugar Industry :
(JOOUST, 2017)Sugar industry performance in the country has been on a declining trend over the past ten years. Most research has tried to explain this trend with some blaming it on illegal sugar imports and corruption. Little, ... -
Stochastic Optimization Modeling with Goal Programming of Management Systems for Sugar Production.
(JOOUST, 2017)The sugar sub sector is a strategic segment in Kenyan economy, as it is a source of livelihood to over one million people in Kenya. It offers employment and helps in rural infrastructural development. ...