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Psychosocial education is offered in secondary schools in Kenya. This is because the education plays an important role in development of useful social skills. In 2003 curriculum was revised and life skills lesson were integrated in to various subjects. Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) infused life skills lessons in secondary schools with an aim of overcoming psychological challenges among students as well as strengthening a positive behavior. The study focused on analyzing critically the influence of psychosocial education has on student's social adjustment in secondary schools. The researcher therefore sought to critically analyze the influence of sexuality education on students' social adjustment in schools, the influence of self-esteem on students' social adjustment, the impact of assertiveness and self-awareness education on students' social adjustment in secondary schools. The findings of this study will have great significance to educational stakeholders who may apprehend the importance of psychosocial education among secondary school students hence support it in different aspects. The research methodology used was critical analysis to critique the impact of psychosocial education on student's social adjustment in schools. The researcher critiqued the related literature that was available to support the methodology. The study concluded that psychosocial education assists learners to develop essential social skills. These skills enable them to attain desirable attitudes, make right choices and form healthy relationships. The study had the following recommendations: the government of Kenya should provide resources needed to offer this education. Curriculum developers and Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) should ensure that psychosocial education provided is of high quality. Teacher Service Commission (TSC) officers should assess the programmes to improve their effectualness and teachers should seek professional training to have intensive knowledge on how to provide this education.
The study was on critical analysis on the effectiveness of community participation on service delivery in Early Childhood Development Education centers. The main purpose was to critically analyze the effectiveness of community participation on service delivery in ECDE centres in Kenya. The study was meant to train the community as a whole on their roles in the ECDE centres for instance provision of the necessary resources needed at ECDE centres. It was also propose to the policy makers and curriculum developers the need to integrate ECDE centres in education system as in other levels. Five research objectives and questions were also formulated. This study was of significant importance i.e. is to critically analyze the effectiveness of community participation on service delivery in ECDE centres in Kenya. Also, the study was to create awareness among teachers, parents on the importance of their participation on ECDE. It also proposed the policy makers and curriculum developers the need to integrate ECDE centres in education system as in other level. The study adopted qualitative method because it was reliable in generating information. Conclusions and recommendations were drawn on how the immediate community, government and NGOs can ship in to ensure effectiveness of community participation on service delivery in ECDE centres in Kenya.
The purpose of the study was a critical analysis on stakeholders' interrelation and students discipline in Kenyan schools. For discipline to be upheld different stakeholders have to come together and forge a healthy interrelation. That is the; Government, Board of management, parents, teachers and students stakeholders contribute to discipline of any learning institution. Every stakeholder has a role to play as the findings bring out. Every stakeholder participates in policy making and healthy interrelation aids smooth running of schools. Without good interrelation between stakeholders the findings show that school unrest rise and student disagree by protesting. Good interrelation is seen to improve learning environment which leads to improved discipline. The findings established that not only is unhealthy interrelation between students and other stakeholders but also between parents, Board of management, Government and teachers. Indiscipline on any part of stakeholder has resulted to conflict and unhealthy interrelation. The purpose of the study critically analyzes the stakeholders' interrelation and students discipline in Kenyan schools. The study aims at analyzing the Board of Management, Parents, Teachers, Students and The Ministry of Education interrelation and students discipline in Kenyan schools. The study recommends a comprehensive policy by all stakeholders and guidelines that would inform and improve the need to interrelate among the stakeholders. In conclusion the role of all stakeholders in maintaining the students discipline in Kenyan schools wholly depends on interrelation between the stakeholders.
Management of public secondary schools has always been a serious issue to stakeholders including those in government and the civil society. ‘A school is as good as its Board of Management’. This is what prompted on this study, which sought to critically analyze the impact of political dynamics on management of public secondary schools in Kenya. The main goals were to critically analyze and find out the impact of Political Dynamics and how it influences the criteria used in the selection process, objectives of the ad-hoc nominating committee and the personal attributes of the so nominated members on the management of public secondary schools. The study made use of both qualitative survey methods and critical analysis design The study was able to establish that most Boards of management were either based on clanism, ethnicism, cronyism, nepotism or political and religious inclinations. All these factors had a significant influence on how schools were run and the overall effectiveness of the school boards of management. This study explored new strategies of putting in place an effective school board of management which focuses more on managerial and leadership skills rather than clanism, nepotism, cronyism and other political dynamics. This would enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an effort to realize the school's goals and objectives. The study recommended that prudent measures be put in place to ensure that only people of integrity, excellent management and leadership skills with a commitment to serve the schools’ interests are nominated into the board of management. Those selected into the board be taken through proper induction and continuous capacity building in leadership and management. The study also recommended that the ad – hoc nominating committee be transferred into an oversight board that walks along the board of management and continuously mentors, monitors, trains and evaluates the management board.
The aim of the study was to conduct a critical analysis of the influence of curriculum dynamic mismatch on the labor market alignment. The study sought to analyze the type and quality of education reforms and innovations that have to be implemented in the education system. This looked forward to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the current curriculum and determine what could be done and assist the proposed new curriculum about to take place in a few months’ time. This would help to align the kind of education offered in our learning institutions and what is expected in the labor markets. The objectives of the 8-4-4 system were to prepare high school graduates for the world of work and provide a foundation for further training in relevant postsecondary institutions. The four dimensions of education in Kenya include; the personal dimension where learners acquire the desired knowledge and skills, the social dimension which involves interactions and socializing with others and the product dimension which is aimed at guiding the learning institutions in order to enable them produce graduates who have adequate skills and knowledge used as an input in the job markets. The Kenyan current 8-4-4 system needs to cater for and put emphasis on the product dimension. The study enabled the researchers to make appropriate recommendations that shall correct the situation. Researchers used qualitative research methodology with a content analysis design which involved intensive study of issues in the area of interest through the study of existing records. Relevant research findings as guidance for initial codes were applied. The critical method enabled the researchers to use a systematic analysis of the literature reviewed and discuss its validity and evaluate its worth. Through this research method, the researchers were able to come up with the recommendations on the ways alignment of subjects taught can be used in Kenyan school in a way to ease the ways to relevant job opportunities.
The research aimed to analyze critically the effectiveness of the learners' involvement in the learner's discipline management in primary schools in Kenya. The objectives below guided in the study development; To critically analyze the extent to which learners' involvement in the formulation of the school rules and regulations influence management of the learners discipline in schools; To critically analyze the extent to which learner's assistance in time management affect discipline management in schools in Kenya. To critically analyze the extent to which learners democratic rights to elect the children's government body influence learner's discipline management in schools; To critically analyze the learners observation of hygiene and sanitation help in discipline management in primary schools; To critically analyze to what extent do learner's involvement in planning co-curricular activities assist in learner's discipline management in primary schools. The study used qualitative research method that guided in acquiring reliable and valid information on the study. The study recommends to the government through the ministry of Education coming up with proper policies and guidelines to ensure effective involvement and engagement of learners in discipline management in primary schools.
Integration of ICT with education is rapidly becoming a crucial issue in modern education policy. Many experts in education agree that when ICT is properly applied in teaching and learning, it contributes infinite benefits in enhancing teaching and learning as well as creating other related ICT opportunities. Actually, this has triggered the industrializIntegration of ICT with education is rapidly becoming a crucial issue in modern education policy. Many experts in education agree that when ICT is properly applied in teaching and learning, it contributes infinite benefits in enhancing teaching and learning as well as creating other related ICT opportunities. Actually, this has triggered the industrialized nations in the world to equip their learning institutions with computers and employing professional tutors to assist students become proficient and efficient in technology. ICT in education improves instructional delivery process hence enhancing learners’ participation during teaching and learning process. Developed nations like USA have invested so much on research and publications on ICT related areas for use in their educational institutions. In 1995, the USA government bought more than one million computers to be used in elementary schools and over fifteen million in secondary schools. As reported by Chin and Bergheim (1984), the US government’s fiscal year of 2001 budgeted over $529 million for computer training in schools. In response to the Education Reform Act of 1988, the British government spent over $324 million in sponsoring the use of computers in schools’ management and administration. Britain and United States have been spending so much on ICT in education since then as well as other industrialized states. Developing countries have recently started to embrace ICT through construction of ICT enabled environments equipped with internet connectivity technologies. These ICT technologies facilitate connection of different learning institutions in order to exchange/share learning materials, enhance academic performance in education and improve cultural understanding among different people worldwide. Kenya has the potential of being among the major world market players in ICT by reinforcing her ICT policy in secondary schools through the ministry of education. ICT may act as a: supporting tool during instruction delivery process; management tool for economic development and high technological instrument for development. This research was aimed at exploring the impact of information and communication technology in teaching and learning in Kenyan public secondary schools.
The purpose of the study was to critically analyze the impact of utilization of the instructional resources on pedagogy in public secondary schools in Kenya. Most public secondary schools in Kenya are not fully equipped with enough instructional resources. An in-depth analysis was done to bring to light what must be brought forth to equip all schools with essential instructional materials needed during pedagogy. The main intent of the study was to critically analyze the teachers' preparedness to use instructional resources during instruction for the sole benefit of the students in secondary schools in Kenya. To critically analyze how variety of instructional resources impact pedagogy in public secondary schools in Kenya. To critically analyze how simplicity of instructional resources impact pedagogy in public secondary school in Kenya. To critically analyze the impact of the cost of instructional resources on pedagogy in public secondary schools in Kenya. To critically analyze the impact of the adaptability of instructional resources on pedagogy in public secondary schools in Kenya. Moreover the study was meant to generate the impact of inclusiveness of those instructional resources, the cost of the instructional resources and the availability of instructional resources. The study used qualitative research design that was valid when doing a critical analysis. The study came up with recommendations to the government, teachers and the education stakeholders to ensure that teachers get enough training with respect to instructional resources and also acquire variety of resources to enhance pedagogy in public secondary schools in Kenya.
The purpose of the study was to critically analyse the impact of the dynamics of continuous assessments on learner’s attitude towards mathematics in Kenyan Secondary Schools. The continued poor performance in mathematics may be attributed to the students’ poor attitude towards the subject. How the learners develop a poor attitude towards the subject prompted the researchers, who teach mathematics to carry out this study? Learners encounter various forms of assessments in mathematics on daily basis. The objectives of the study were: a) To critically analyse the impact of monitoring of assessments on the attitude towards mathematics in secondary schools in Kenya, b) To find out the impact of the quality of assignments on the attitude of learners towards mathematics n secondary schools in Kenya, c) To determine the impact of peer influence towards assessments on the attitude towards mathematics in secondary schools in Kenya, d) To evaluate how resources used to give assessments affect the attitude of learners towards mathematics n secondary schools in Kenya, e) To establish the impact of reinforcements on the attitude of learners towards mathematics in secondary schools in Kenya. A qualitative research was carried out using a critical analysis design. The study concluded that the continuous assessment dynamics in mathematics go a long way in leaners developing a negative attitude towards the subject. The researcher recommended that: schools should come up with assessment policies to help in monitoring continuous assessments, teachers need to be in serviced on the construction and use of continuous assessment, schools need to have a variety of learning materials other than text books and schools need to nature a positive culture towards mathematics.
The purpose of the study was to explore the impact of parental nurturance on behavior acquisition among primary school pupils in Kenya. The government invests heavily in education sector each year yet problem behaviors among pupils affects effective learning in primary schools a state that is likely to lead to wastage of resources. The problem behaviors studied included fighting, bullying, stealing and truancy among others. The objectives of the study were to critically analyze the impact of parental availability, parental provision, and parental dialogue with the pupil, parent's marital status and parental role modeling on behavior acquisition among primary school pupils in Kenya. Qualitative research design method was employed since it was effective in critically analyzing the findings. The study recommended that schools should organize seminars with parents to enlighten them on the significance of their availability on the pupils' behavior and academic performance, the government and school administrators should sensitize parents on the importance of parental provision on positive behavior acquisition among pupils and the parents should be educated on the importance of embracing dialogue with their children as it reduces conflicts hence enhancing moral development of pupils. The study also recommended that parents should be sensitized on the significant role they play in role modeling pupil's behavior.
The purpose of the study was a critical analysis of the impact of classroom dynamics on students' social interaction in secondary schools in Kenya. Most of the Kenyan secondary schools are faced with the challenge of overcrowding in the classrooms thus unsuited to providing a positive classroom atmosphere hence limited leaner-teacher contact. The critical analysis was to establish and address issues and strategies that must be implemented to create a positive classroom atmosphere where learners feel comfortable to learn and communicate with each other and the teacher. The main purpose of the study was to critically analyze the gender related issues, leaner's personality related issues and the impact they have on classroom dynamics and establish the impact of learners discipline on classroom dynamics. Moreover the study generate the importance of learners participation in the classroom set up and also the role of the teacher in motivating learners who are not naturally motivated. The study adopted a qualitative research design that was valid in studying critical analysis. The study established key recommendations to the school management to ensure that classrooms have adequate space to accommodate all the students comfortably and allow the teacher to move freely and easily connect with the learners. It also recommends provision of in-service training for teachers on how to handle large classes with learners of mixed ability, varying ages and genders, teachers should provide teaching approaches that sustain learner's interest and ensure participation of students in class and finally teachers should provide a friendly learning environment that engages all the learners irrespective of their gender and personality abilities as it enhances a good classroom dynamic and social interaction among learners.
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