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.

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 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 this study was a critically analysis on the relationship between socioeconomic dynamics and parental participation in secondary schools in Kenya Most parents fail to participate effectively in these schools as they get discouraged by their socioeconomic status and hence negative effects. This study was mainly to critically analyze the influence of parents' literacy level on their participation, impact of patents income on their participation, effects of parents' exposure on participation, relationship between parent-child and participation, and impact of school culture on parental participation in secondary schools in Kenya. This study used a quantitative design to carry out a critical analysis. This study brought about recommendations to government, stakeholders, Secondary school administrators and parents on how they should strive to create a friendly environment to encourage more parental participation in school program despite their socioeconomic dynamics. The ministry of education should endeavor to make policies that will involve parents actively in school programs and activities, hence active parents' participation despite their socioeconomic dynamics.

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.

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.

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.

High Motivation for academic achievement among students and good to excellent academic discipline are undoubtedly key elements of high academic achievement among students at any level of schooling and cannot be gainsaid. A highly motivated and disciplined student is a self-starter and embraces positive initiative in academics. Such a student is bound to perform better in any standardized examination and has an increased chance for future study and better careers. This study attempted to analyze motivation and discipline as student-related factors affecting academic achievement in secondary schools in Hamisi sub-county, Vihiga-Kenya with focus on students who score high grades in primary school’s KCPE vis-à-vis what they achieve at secondary school’s KCSE. The study was guided by the following objectives: 1. To determine the effect of students’ motivation to students’ academic achievement in secondary schools and 2. To ascertain student discipline levels and its effect to student’ academic achievement in public secondary schools in Hamisi Sub-county, Kenya. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The target population was 4,298 consisting of 41 Principals, 428 teachers, 3826 students, 1 DEO and 2 AEOs. The sample size was 525 respondents consisting of 12 principals, 128 teachers, 383 students, one DEO and one AEO. Simple random sampling was used to select the teachers, students and the AEO. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the DEO. Data collection tools used were structured and unstructured questionnaires, interview schedules and document analysis. Content validity and test re-test techniques were used to validate and test instrument reliability respectively. A Pearson Correlation coefficient of 0.5 provided the benchmark for instrument reliability. Descriptive statistics was used in data analysis hence Quantitative data was presented using frequency counts, means and percentages with the aid of the SPSS Version 16.0. Thematic trends were used to analyze qualitative data hence results of data analysis were presented in form of frequency distribution tables, bar graphs, and pie charts. The study established that: Students in the sub-county had low motivation for academic achievement in both attending school and learning through lessons. They did not make sufficient academic consultations with their various subject teachers. They had problems with indiscipline cases while in school. Academic achievement of the students in Hamisi sub-county’s public secondary schools was seen as below expected standards. Students who had scored highly in primary school’s KCPE receded academically at the secondary school’s final examination (KCSE). Low academic achievement in Hamisi sub-county was a resultant effect of student low motivation for academic achievement and poor discipline. It was recommended that: Secondary schools should be encouraged to seek ways of motivating students and sustaining that motivational level. The schools should also embrace the right disciplinary procedure to address issues of indiscipline in schools. This researcher hoped that this research’s findings would be vital for Hamisi sub-county public secondary schools, the Education Office and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in general for they will derive insight from it to help solve the issues so highlighted. Future researchers may also derive valuable insight from the findings for purposes of making better their own research works.

The joy of parents, teachers and students lies in high academic achievement attained by students in their national examinations. To the student this marks the beginning of lucrative careers studied at the universities. To the parents, such children are bound to change their socioeconomic life once employed while the teachers might be assured of promotions. This studys purpose was to address the problem of students posting lower test scores in secondary schools compared to their initial performance at the primary schoolls KCPE. It focused on analyzing effect of parents socioeconomic status on studentss academic achievement in secondary schools in Hamisi sub-county, Vihiga – Kenya with focus on students who score high grades in primary schoolls KCPE vis-à-vis what they achieve at KCSE. The specific objective addressed was: To ascertain the socioeconomic factors contributing to studentss academic achievement in public secondary schools in Hamisi Sub-county Vihiga county – Kenya. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The target population was 4,298 with 41 Principals, 428 teachers, 3826 students, 1 DEO and 2 AEOs. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the DEO. Simple random sampling was used to select the teachers, students and the AEO. The sample size was 525 respondents consisting of 12 principals, 128 teachers, 383 students, one DEO and one AEO. Data collection tools used were structured and unstructured questionnaires, interview schedules and document analysis. Instrument validity was done through content validity whereas the test and re-test technique was used to test the reliability of the tools comparing with a Pearson