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Effects of Early Childhood Education on Children with Hearing Impairments in Special Schools in Kiambu, Murang’A and Nyeri Counties, Kenya

Chege, Loise W; Wamocho, Franciscah I.; Orodho, John Aluko (JAASEP SPRING-SUMMER, 2014)

This study sought to find out the effects of Early Childhood Education on children with hearing impairment (HI). Vigotsky's theory of cognitive development guided the study. Descriptive survey method was used. Target ...
Enhancing Learning Outcomes in Mathematics through Classroom Talk Teaching Strategy

Kiplagat, Paul (University of Nairobi, 2019)

At the time of writing, mathematics achievement locally and globally in primary schools is at its knees. Finding from ‘Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study’, (2015), revealed that mathematics attainments ...
Tayari Programme: Longitudinal Midterm Report for the Tayari Early Childhood Development and Education Programme.

Kwayumba, Dunston; Piper, Benjamin; Oyanga, Arbogast; Oyagi, Moses (RTI International, 2017-01)

The Tayari Early Childhood Development and Education Programme is an intervention implemented by the Kenyan Ministry of Education and four counties, with technical support from RTI International and funding from the ...
Technical and Visual Aid Services as Determinants to Academic Progress of Learners with Learning Impairments in Early Childhood Education in Kenya.

Kayere, Pamella Lugasi; Chumba, Sammy K.; Kapkiai, Moses (Africa International Journal of Management Education and Governance, 2016)

The requirement by the Kenyan government to have equity in provision of education services has led to a paradigm shift towards inclusive education. Existing evidence however tends to suggest that children with HI, on average ...
The Role of Language in the Teaching and Learning of Early Grade Mathematics: An 11-year Account of Research in Kenya, Malawi and South Africa

Essien, Anthony A. (Routledge, Taylor and Francis group, 2018-02)

The purpose of this study was to provide a systematic review of research that has been carried out between 2006 and 2016 on the role of language in early grade (Grades 1–4) mathematics teaching and learning in three ...
Postcolonial Language-in-Education Policies in Africa: The Case of Kenya

Sibomana, Emmanuel (AJOL, 2015)

The issue of language-in-education policy in postcolonial countries is of paramount importance in regards to their development, social, cultural and political concerns. Due to the multilingual situation of the sub-Saharan ...
Teacher Quality and Mathematics Performance in Primary Schools in Kenya

Barasa, Laura (Taylor & Francis, 2020)

This study examines the relationship between teacher quality and student achievement in Mathematics among Grade 4 pupils located in 91 urban primary schools and 181 rural primary schools in Kenya. We hypothesise that teacher ...
Adaptation of the Curriculum to Suit Children with Visual Impairment in Integrated ECD Centres in Kenya: A Case of Narok Sub-County

Shinali, Mary Consolata; Mnjokava, Christina; Thinguri, Ruth (Educational Research International, 2014)

This paper discusses the adaptation of the curriculum for children with visual impairments in integrated ECD centres. Curriculum is a strong integrationary and exclusionary device. This is so because a curriculum encompasses ...
School-based Factors Affecting the Teaching of Kiswahili in Public Pre-schools in Kasipul Division, Rachuonyo South Sub-county, Homabay County.

Omollo, George Odhiambo; Odongo, Benson Charles; Raburu, Pamela (IJERN, 2016-03)

Globally language is very important since it is a means of communication that leads to international development and cohesion. Kiswahili is a language taught in the pre-school curriculum in Kenya and a national language ...
Influence of Mathematical English on Performance of Standard Eight Learners in Public Primary Schools in Miriga Mieru, Meru County, Kenya

Mberia, Faith Kathure; Mwangi, Boniface Njuguna (ARJESS, 2018)

Mathematical English is a unique language based on ordinary English, with highly stylized formal symbol systems. Owing to the fact that it has its own lexicon, syntax, semantics and literature; this makes it more difficult ...
Language Policy in Kenya and the New Constitution for Vision 2030

Kibui, Agnes w. (Trans Stellar Journal Publications Research Consultancy, 2014-10)

This article discusses the language situation in Kenya, beginning with an insightful history on language policies from the period when the country was still under British colonial rule. In post colonial Kenya, the newly ...
Contribution of Church Missionary Society in Developing Western Education in Kaloleni District in Colonial Kenya (1890-1950): Historical Perspective.

Owino, Joseph Ogutu; Jumaa, Kazungu Joseph; Odundo, Paul Amolloh (THEIJSSHI, 2017-08)

This study examined the contribution of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) to the development of Western education and Christianity in Kaloleni District, Kilifi County. The objectives of the study were to examine the rise ...
Implementation Status of Kenya’s Language in Education Policy: A Case Study of Selected Primary Schools in Chuka Division, Meru South District, Kenya

Mbaka, Nancy Wangui; Peter, Christine Atieno; Karuri, Mary (www.iiste.org, 2013)

Language-in-education policies in many developing countries are constantly an issue of discussion in scholarly circles. This paper looks at the language-in- education policy in lower primary in Chuka Division, Meru-South ...
Improving Procedural and Conceptual Mathematics Outcomes: Evidence from a Randomised Controlled Trial in Kenya

Piper, Benjamin; Ralaingita, Wendi; Akach, Linda; King, Simon (2016)

To improve learning outcomes, an intervention in Kenya called the Primary Math and Reading (PRIMR) Initiative provided pupil learning materials, teachers’ guides and modest teacher professional development in mathematics. ...
Importance of Professional Ethics for Teachers.

Sherpa, Karma (IERJ, 2018-03)

In this world of globalization and competitive world, we are witnessing diverse changes in our educational system. Since, change is inevitable the aims and objectives of education is changing according to the need, interests ...
Challenges Faced by Teachers When Teaching English in public primary Schools in Kenya

Mary Susan Anyiendah, Mary Susan (Frontiers in Education, 2017-05)

In this paper, I discuss the challenges faced by English as second language (ESL) teachers in real classroom situation in East Africa despite their possible adequate training and innovativeness. I am going to talk about ...
An Analysis of the Grammatical Features and Lexical Features that the Hearing-Impaired Learners Use in Writing to Achieve Cohesion

Mang’oka, Antony Somba; Ogola, James Onyango; Bartoo, Phylis (International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 2019)

Competence in both spoken and written English is very important for all learners regardless of their hearing ability. Previous studies reveal that hearingimpaired learners face several challenges in their written English. ...
Challenges and Strategies for Teachers and Learners of English as a Second Language: The Case of an Urban Primary School in Kenya

Dhillon, Jaswinder K.; Wanjiru, Jenestar (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2013-03)

With over 40 spoken tongues in Kenya, English serves as a language of instruction in schools and is taught from the onset of schooling, making the language a significant factor in academic achievement and subsequent social ...
Situational Analysis and Development of Inclusive Education in Kenya and Tanzania

Zigler, Richard; Macmbinji, Vincent; Vivian, Jumba; Kaggi, Brown; Namirembe, Bernadette (International Association of Special Education, 2017)

Education for all children is a fundamental right enshrined in national and international regulatory frameworks. Yet, the right to education does not necessarily imply inclusion. According to the United Nations Children’s ...
Language Policy in Kenya: Negotiation with Hegemony

Nabea, Wendo (Journal of Pan African Studies, 2009-09)

This paper examines language policy in Kenya from colonialism to date, with a particular focus on education. The colonial period is appraised with regard to pre and post Second World War, while the independence era is ...

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