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Ability Beliefs, Achievement Goals and Fear of Negative Evaluation as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Mombasa County, Kenya

Mwangi, Jayne Muthoni (Kenyatta University, 2018)

Low academic achievement remains a major concern among all stakeholders in Mombasa County. This study sought to explain academic underachievement from a self-worth protection perspective. Specifically, the study sought to ...
Academic Identity Status and Achievement Goal Orientation as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Embu County, Kenya

Ireri, Anthony Muriithi (Kenyatta University, 2015)

Over the last three years (2012 to 2014), the candidature for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education has been increasing but the national pass rate has consistently been low. Low pass rates limit the nation's progress ...
Academic Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya

Mutweleli, Samuel Mutua (Kenyatta University, 2014)

Nationally, the distribution of secondary school students’ performance in public examinations has been skewed towards the lower grades. This poor performance has been majorly attributed to school environmental factors and ...
Academic Self-Concept, Motivation and Resilience as Predictors of Mathematics Achievement among Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya

Gachigi, Priscilla Njoki (Kenyatta University, 2018)

Mathematics is considered a key foundation for scientific knowledge required for the development of any nation. Poor mathematics achievement has been reported nationally. The purpose of this study was to establish whether ...
Analytical Study on Factors Influencing School-Based-Teacher-Evaluation Practice in Secondary Schools in Seleted Districts of Western Province, Kenya

Itolondo, Wilfrida Arnodah (Kenyatta University, 2008)

Education commissions in Kenya starting with the Report of the Commission of the Presidential Working Party on Education and Manpower Training for the Next Decade and Beyond of 1988 studies have persistently recommended ...
Basic Education in Kenya: Focus on Strategies Applied to Cope with School-based Challenges Inhibiting Effective Implementation of Curriculum

Orodho, John Aluko; Waweru, Peter Ndirangu; Ndichu, Miriam; Nthinguri, Ruth (Contemporary Research Center CRC Publications, 2013)

This study explored strategies applied to cope with challenges inhibiting effective implementation of basic education curriculum in Kenya. The study was framed by the constructivist theory. Convenience sampling was used ...
Causal Attributions and Academic Expectations as Correlates of Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

Ngunu, Susan Njeri (Kenyatta University, 2019)

This study investigated the explanations that students give on achievement outcomes and their academic expectations in Thika Sub-County, Kiambu County. The main objective of the study was to find out if academic achievement ...
The Challenge of Curriculum in Kenya’s Primary and Secondary Education: the Response of the Catholic Church

Akala, Winston Jumba (Springer, Dordrecht, 2007)

Introduction Stakeholder politics in education determine the general direction and quality of any system of education. As stated by Apple (2001) stakeholder politics pose a great challenge to the various stakeholders, ...
Challenges of Implementing a Top-down Curriculum Innovation in English Language Teaching: Perspectives of Form III English Language Teachers in Kenya

Okoth, Teresa A. (www.iiste.org, 2016)

This study investigated the challenges Form III English language teachers face when implementing the revised integrated English language curriculum. A mixed-method descriptive design was used in Eldoret East Sub-County in ...
Class Size and Learning Achievement; the French Subject Case Study in Kenya

Wazome, Thomson (International Journal of Social Science and Technology, 2018-10)

The issue of class sizes is a key concern in the area of learning achievement. It has become important due to the rising numbers of learners due to the push for education for all in the developing countries. This calls for ...
The Context of Curriculum Development in Kenya

Otunga, Ruth N.; Nyandusi, Charles (academia.edu, 2009)

Curriculum development is both a technical and social process. In order for the process to proceed effectively and efficiently, the context in which it is carried out must be considered. This paper discusses the context ...
Continuing Professional Development for Secondary School Teachers in Kenya; Policies, Trends and Practices: A Case of Kirinyaga District

Gathara, Peter Mugo (Kenyatta University, 2011)

The objective of this study was to explore and analyse the policies, trends and practices that influence secondary school teachers’ participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). In the current educational ...
The Contribution of the Secondary School Curriculum to Peace in Kenya

Chiriswa, Andika Patrick; Thinguri, Ruth (2015)

The Kenya Government recognizes the role of peace in socio economic development as emphasized in the national anthem while the national goals of education endeavor to promote national unity, sustainable development, peace, ...
Critical Appraisal of Teacher Education Programmes in Achieving Curriculum Goals in Kenya

Njogu, Kagema (International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 2018)

This paper makes a critical appraisal of teacher education programmes in achieving curriculum goals. Teacher education refers to the policies and procedures designed to equip prospective teachers with the knowledge, ...
Curriculum Innovation in Kenya: a Case of the Introduction and implementation of Secondary School Integrated English in Nairobi county

Magoma, Charles m. (Kenyatta University, 2011)

This study analyzed the whole program of integrated English curriculum since its inception to its current state and practice in secondary schools. The specific objectives of the study were to: Find out the justification ...
Curriculum Supervision and Implementation in Kenya: The Role of Secondary School Heads

Jonyo, Dorothy Owuor; Jonyo, Bonn Odera (European Scientific Institute, 2019-06)

This is a conceptual paper which reviewed the role of secondary school heads in curriculum supervision and implementation in Kenya. The main objective is on the process of execution of the curriculum with a particular ...
Dependability of Students Learning Outcomes on Performance Appraisal for Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya

Nyakundi, Gilbert Morara (Kenyatta University, 2019)

The underlying purpose of performance appraisal for teachers is to promote quality teaching and student learning outcomes. However, there is a dearth of research-based literature on dependability of student learning outcomes ...
Determining Methods used in Teaching Geography in Secondary Schools in Rongo District, Kenya

Omoro, Benjamin; Nato, Luke Wakhungu (hrmars, 2014-01)

This article dealt with methods of teaching Geography in Kenya but also the world over. The importance of Geography in secondary school curriculum cannot be overemphasized. Improving the performance of Geography education ...
The Distance Learning Mode of Training Teachers in Kenya: Challenges, Prospects, and Suggested Policy Framework

Maritim, Ezra K. (Routledge, Taylor and Francis group, 2009-11)

Globally, distance learning has gained legitimacy as an effective mode for learning and training. This legitimacy has occurred as a result of, inter alia, its flexibility with respect to time, pace and entry requirements, ...
Education for Social Transformation: The Role of History and Government in Secondary School Curriculum in Kenya

Nasibi, Mary W. (International Journal Corner, 2015-01)

The development of any nation is peaked upon the type of education offered and its relevance to the needs and aspirations of the people it serves. It should not only bring up individual development, but also the desired ...

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