Graffiti takes the form of written language whose authorship always remains anonymous. It precisely refers to any wall writing, pictures and symbols or markings of any kind on any surface anywhere no matter what motivates ...
Gathumbi, Agnes W.; Ogalo, M. O.(Syracuse University, 2011)
English language in Kenya is taught as a second language and it is also the country’s official language, as well as the language of instruction (LOI) in secondary schools. It is through English that all the other subject ...
Performance in French as a foreign language (FFL) in secondary schools in Kenya had declined since the year 2006. Student teachers entering university to pursue studies in French are finding it more and more challenging ...
French is an official language of the AU, COMESA, UN and other international organization (KIE, 2002). Dewey’s educational theory (1902) states that the major flaw in instructional methodology is the inactivity of the ...
Language attitudes play a very important role in the process of second language learning, teaching and proficiency. Besides that, language attitudes are very central in matters regarding language policy and language learning. ...
The present study is a descriptive survey of the pedagogic process of ESL writing in selected secondary school classes in Kenya. The study describes the input provided by teachers with regard to writing in the ESL classes, ...
Kevogo, Alex Umbima; Kitonga, Nelly Nzula; Adika, Stanley K.(IISTE, 2015)
This study investigated language attitudes of secondary school learners of Somali descent toward Kiswahili and their patterns of language use in various domains in a multilingual context as evidenced in Garissa Town. The ...
Ekene, Osuji Gregory; Suleh, Everlyn Oluoch(Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2019)
The need for the use of two or more languages as media of instruction in high schools in Africa cannot be over-emphasised in the education sector. This is because the present knowledge society demands the use of different ...
Muasya, Jane Nzisa(journal of the United States International University-Africa., 2007)
The fact that there are persons who show an interest in learning a foreign language shows that the human person is not satisfied with communicating only with members of his linguistic society. It can be said that he feels ...
Existing studies indicate that teaching and learning resources positively influence performance. However, challenges of resources may diminish effectiveness in teaching and learning leading to poor performance. The study ...
Odera, Florence(Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2007)
The purpose of this study was to conduct an in-depth investigation to find out the extent to which school radio lessons are used in teaching and learning Kiswahili Language, and to determine if radio lessons help to improve ...
The aim of this paper was to investigate the influence that teacher training had on implementation of integrated English curriculum in public secondary schools in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The ...
Napwora, Jesse,; Masibo, Edwin; Likoko, Sarah(Centre for Promoting Knowledge, 2017)
Between January, 2013 and March, 2013, an investigation of the perceptions of teachers and learners of English about an effective English language teacher was carried out. The research involved 10 teachers of English and ...
Ong Ondo, Charles Ochieng(The University of Leeds, 2009)
This study is an analysis of pedagogical practice and support of English language student teachers during a practicum (teaching practice) in Kenya with a view to discerning what they learnt and the issues that influenced ...
Instructional supervision is key to effective teaching. Whereas emphasis has been put on external instructional supervision, less attention has been given to Internal Instructional Supervision (IIS), probably because its ...
Athiemoolam, Logamurthie; Kibui, Agnes(Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association, 2012)
In Kenya, English is the medium of instruction in schools and the official language of the country, although the majority of the learners are first additional language speakers of English. The study on which this article ...
Omondi, Maryslessor Anusu; Barasa, Peter L.; Omulando, Carolyne A.(Innovative Space of Scientific Research Journals, 2014-10)
In this age of globalization, the use of technology is advancing at an exponential rate and is taking root within many fields including education. The changed face of education predisposes pressure to the modern teacher ...
Orwenjo, Daniel Ochieng; Erastus, Fridah Kanana(Journal of Learning for Development, 2018)
Kenya, like many African countries, has faced enormous challenges in the production of and access to quality relevant teaching and learning materials and resources in primary and secondary school classrooms. This has been ...
Indumba, Granvil; Wanderi, Peter(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST, 2019)
Despite drawing a lot of praise from scholars, the Integrated English Curriculum continues to face obstacles in its enactment. This paper seeks to assess the impact of attitude of teachers of English towards integrated ...
Instructional supervision is key to effective teaching. Whereas emphasis has been put on external instructional supervision, less attention has been given to Internal Instructional Supervision (IIS), probably because its ...