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The Portrayal of the Father-Figure in Barack Obama’s Dreams from My Father
(The International Journal Of Humanities & Social Studies, 2017-01)This article examines the portrayal of the absent father-figure in African American autobiographies. In particular, the article discusses how Obama relies on memories and reflections to prop the image of his absent father ... -
A pragmatic analysis of significance of speech acts in Margaret Ogola‟s the river and the source and I swear by Page 8 of 12 Apollo
(European Journal of English Language, Linguistics and Literature, 2019-01)This paper aims to evaluate the uses and significance of speech acts in Maragret Ogola’s two novels; The River and the Source (1994) and I swear by Apollo (2002). The researcher uses Austin (1962) and Searle 1969 Speech ... -
Pre-School Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Methods Of Identification Of Gifted And Talented Pre-Schoolers In Nyakach Sub-County, Kenya
(Novelty Journals, 2017-03)The purpose of this study was to explore pre-school teachers’ attitudes towards identification of gifted and talented preschoolers. Objectives were to: find out attitude of preschool teachers on objective method of ... -
Preparedness of Schools Offering Inclusive education to Children with Physical Disabilities in Inclusive Settings in Kenya
(Asian Journal of Science and Technology, 2015-04)Establishing inclusive schools in Kenya is apriority however not all schools practice inclusion. The purpose of the study was to determine educational experiences of children with physical disabilities in inclusive ... -
Preparedness of Teachers to Maintain Discipline in the Absence of Corporal Punishment in Bondo District Kenya
(Journal of Educational and Social Research, 2013-05-03)Discipline of students is critical to educators, parents, and the society as a whole. Secondary schools in Kenya have experienced problems of student discipline for along time. In the year 2001 alone, after the government ... -
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Mental Disorders among Prisoners in Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2020-07)Prisons have been consistently reported to have high prevalence of mental disorders compared to the general population. Prisons have initiated a number of reforms not only to help the prisoners become self-reliant upon ... -
A qualitative and quantitative examination of using positive consequences in the management of student behaviors in Kenyan schools.
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2016)He challenge of addressing students’ behaviour problems in Kenya cannot be over emphasized. The present study investigated the effectiveness of positive reinforcement in the management of student behavior problems in public ... -
Quality implications of learning infrastructure on performance in secondary education: a small scale study of a county in Kenya
(European Journal of Education Studies, 2017)Learning infrastructure is a key base for effective teaching and learning in schools. The infrastructure forms a very important component in ensuring successful education. The purpose of the study was to evaluate quality ... -
Quality of Programmes and Training in Youth Polytechnics: An Assessment of the Challenges Facing Youth Polytechnics in Provision of Quality Education and Training in Kenya
(World Journal of Social Science Research, 2015)Tertiary education especially in Youth Polytechnics has been identified as the means to provide relevant and adequate technical skills for industrial and economic development consistent with aspirations of Kenya Vision ... -
Quality of programmes and training in youth polytechnics: An assessment of the challenges facing youth polytechnics in provision of quality education and training in Kenya.
(SCHOLINK INC., 2015)Tertiary education especially in Youth Polytechnics has been identified as the means to provide relevant and adequate technical skills for industrial and economic development consistent with aspirations of Kenya Vision ... -
Quarrying and Land Degradation in Nyakach Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Earth Sciences Knowledge and Applications, 9/15/2021)Land degradation is a problem facing humanity on earth today as it threatens food security as well as viable land use activities. This study considered quarrying as a form of land degradation using human beings as geomorphic ... -
Recent archaeological investigation along the Sondu Miriu river, Kenya
(Taylor & Francis group, 1999)The purpose of this note is to draw attention to a number of discoveries along the Sondu Miriu River, made during a recent Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) conducted by the National Museums of Kenya (NMKJ, with ... -
Reflective Practice: the Challenge of Journal-Writing
(2009-09)Reflective practice is one of the concepts that the Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational Development, Eastern Africa values as essential for teacher learning and development. It is incorporated in the Certificate ... -
The Relationship between Anxiety Levels and Academic Achievement among Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Lang’ata District, Kenya
(MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, 2014-05)The study investigated the relationship between anxiety levels and academic achievement among students in selected secondary schools in Lang’ata district, Kenya. The study adopted an ex-post facto design and the sample ... -
Relationship between attitude towards guidance and counseling programme and adjustment of re-admitted teenage mothers in Kenyan Secondary Schools
(Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2017-11)Teenage motherhood is a worldwide problem with 36.4 million girls giving birth before the age of 18 years in developing world. The present study investigated the relationship between attitude towards guidance and counseling ... -
Relationship Between Extraversion and Gambling Tendencies Among Students in Nyamira South-Sub County, Kenya
(International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning, 2018-06)The Purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between extraversion and gambling tendencies among secondary school students in Nyamira South Sub County, Kenya. Objective was to determine the association between ... -
Relationship between Geography curriculum teachers underwent and the students’ academic achievement in Geography in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Examination in Rarieda Sub-County, Kenya.
(International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning, 2019)Geography provides opportunities for students to develop their general intellectual capacity for life-long learning, skills such as critical thinking, communication, information processing, problem solving, and decision ... -
Relationship between Group Polarization and Attitude towards Work among Secondary School Teachers in Gucha Subcounty, Kenya
(2018-06)The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between group polarization and attitude towards work among secondary school teachers in Gucha Sub County. Objectives were: to find out the relationship between ... -
Relationship between locus of control and stress management among high school principals Kenya
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2016)In a pre- conference brief by the Kenya High School Heads Association (KEHHSA, 2016) alluded that twenty-three (23) principals die annually in Kenya due to stress related issues. The present study examined the relationship ... -
Relationship between meta-cognitive learning skills and academic performance among orphaned secondary school students of Kenya.
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2016)The study investigated the relationship between meta-cognitive learning skills and academic performance among orphaned secondary school students of Kenya. The research was informed by Social Cognitive Theory. This study ...