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An investigation into stone structures and earthworks of Bondo Division, lake Victoria basin, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1998)This study is an investigation into Bondo stone structures and earth works in Northern Kavirondo. The objectives of this research include detailed description of the structures, their location and possible builders to ... -
Promoting child development through music: A comparision of preschool teachers' perspective in Kenya and United States
(2007)This qualitative study examined teachers’ perceptions on their use of music as a medium for enhancing development in all early childhood domains/areas (e.g., cognitive, communication, physical/motor, social-emotional and ... -
An investigation into the provision of support services for learners with physical disabilities in the two selected schools in Kisumu East district, Kenya
(2010)This study investigated the provision of support services to learners with physical disabilities in Kisumu East District, Kenya. The study focused on provision of support services and their impact on socialization and ... -
Declining fish stocks and livelihood diversification among fishing households of Mfangano island in Kenya
(2012)Fishing activity in Lake Victoria has been the main source of livelihood for households living around the lakeshores for several decades. The recent changes in fresh water fish landing have brought challenges to the fishing ... -
Collaboration between parents and educational assessment teachers and challenges faced at the centres in a Kenya city setting
(DUO research Archives, 2014)The objective of the study is to find how parents of children with special needs of pre-school age and educational assessment teachers collaborate and challenges faced in the educational assessment process in a Kenya city ... -
An Assessment of Induction Needs of Newly Appointed Head Teachers of Secondary Schools in Rarieda Sub-County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2014)In any organization, induction is a key factor for workers in different occupational fields and professions. Induction programs assist newly appointed workers to adapt rapidly in the new working environment. Published and ... -
Challenges and Opportunities of Using School Readiness Screening Tool for Learners with Special Needs in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015)The School Readiness Screening test Tool is important because it is used by Educational Assessment Resource and Research Centres, to determine school placement and intervention strategies for learners ... -
Home-Based, Socio-Cultural-Economic Factors Affecting Girl-Child Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools in Kisumu County
(JOOUST, 2015)Studies have shown that high level of Parental education of the family, high income and conducive home environment positively influences academic achievement of children. It has also been noted that the girl child is ... -
Challenges Facing Secondary School Principals in Human Resources Management in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kisumu County
(JOOUST, 2015)Despite the principals undergoing Human Resource training which is expected to add value in the way principals manage their staff the numbers of challenges related to staff discontentment and unrest have not gone down. ... -
The Effects of Government Fee Subsidy on Transition from Primary to Public secondary Schools in Bondo Sub-County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015)In Kenya, Education is funded through cost sharing at all levels. In 2008, the government of Kenya introduced subsidized Secondary Education in public Secondary Schools with the intention of making secondary education ... -
Influence of Constituency Development Bursary Fund on Retention of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015)Secondary schools bursary scheme in Kenya was introduced by the Government in the 1993/1994 financial year to enhance access, ensure retention and reduce disparities and inequalities in the provision of secondary school ... -
Relationship between Parental Conflicts and Delinquent Behaviours among Primary School Learners in Ragumo Zone, Kisumu East Sub County
(JOOUST, 2015)Delinquent behaviours have been reported among primary school learners in Kisumu East Sub County. In this study, the researcher investigated the relationship between violent parental conflicts and delinquent behaviours ... -
Relationship Between Family Type and Academic Achievement of Students in Selected Mixed Day Secondary Schools in Bondo Sub-County, Kenya: Implication for School Counseling
(JOOUST, 2015)Low academic achievement in mixed day secondary schools in Bondo Sub-County is evident in the constant poor results from the schools. Family type is a contributing factor towards academic achievement, this correlation study ... -
Challenges Facing Implementation of TSC Teachers' Performance Appraisal System in Public Secondary Schools in Rarieda Sub-County in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015)Performance appraisal system is an important tool in human resources management. In secondary school system, it plays an important role in measuring teacher work performance, identifying teacher's performance gaps, subsequent ...
