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Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices And Barriers In Use Of Evidence-Based Medicine Among Resident Physicians In Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi., Megha Unadkat Jan 2019

Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices And Barriers In Use Of Evidence-Based Medicine Among Resident Physicians In Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi., Megha Unadkat

Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health

Background: Evidence based medicine (EBM) helps clinicians to integrate latest research evidence into their daily clinical practice. There is a need for all healthcare professions to adopt it in order to provide scientific, safe, efficient and most cost-effective care. Postgraduate residents are at the frontline of healthcare delivery and all medical institutions should strive to produce practitioners of EBM. Studies have shown that physicians are still struggling to adapt to this paradigm shift in the practice of medicine, especially in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). However, very few studies have been done in SSA and none in East Africa to explore …

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To Investigate How Summative Examinations Influence The Teaching Of English Language In Form Four Classes, Nthenya Mwongela Makali Jan 2019

To Investigate How Summative Examinations Influence The Teaching Of English Language In Form Four Classes, Nthenya Mwongela Makali

Master of Education

Summative assessments for learning are examinations done at the end of a formal learning program. They are meant to determine a student’s understanding of the taught concepts and skills, and may determine the student’s exit achievement. The purpose of this study was to investigate how summative examinations influence the teaching of English language in the form four classes. A qualitative research approach was used, and data was collected from two secondary schools. The participants in the study were six teachers who were teaching English in form four classes, chosen through purposive sampling. During the study data was collected using one …

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Barriers To Definitive Hyper-Acute Management Of Stroke At A Tertiary Facility In Nairobi, Kenya, Caroline Wangui Mithi Jan 2019

Barriers To Definitive Hyper-Acute Management Of Stroke At A Tertiary Facility In Nairobi, Kenya, Caroline Wangui Mithi

Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine

Background: Stroke is a sudden neurological deficit due to a vascular cause, which can be ischaemic, haemorrhagic stroke or another cause. It is a leading cause of disability and long term functional impairment in the world. The definitive management of an acute ischaemic stroke is thrombolysis and/or mechanical thrombectomy, both of which has been shown to improve functional outcome but the utilization remains quite low in most hospitals, especially in Africa. This is due to certain pre-hospital and in-hospital barriers, and these factors have been shown to differ from country to country. Objective: To determine the pre-hospital barriers that prevent …

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Value Of Dedicated Research Time For Imgs In Obtaining Surgical Residency Training Positions: A 10-Year Review Of Applicants From A Medical College In Pakistan, Mohammad Raheel Jajja, Marvi Tariq, Salila Shoaib Hashmi, Thomas F. Dodson, Rashida Ahmed Jan 2019

Value Of Dedicated Research Time For Imgs In Obtaining Surgical Residency Training Positions: A 10-Year Review Of Applicants From A Medical College In Pakistan, Mohammad Raheel Jajja, Marvi Tariq, Salila Shoaib Hashmi, Thomas F. Dodson, Rashida Ahmed

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Objective: International Medical Graduates (IMGs) secured greater than 10% of all general surgery (GS) residency positions in the US during the past decade. The Match process remains competitive, with a significant number of IMGs performing dedicated research before residency application. The impact of such research remains largely unknown. We aimed to provide an objective analysis of the impact of dedicated research time on obtaining a categorical GS residency position.
Design: Data for National Resident Matching Program Match results from 2008-2017 was compiled from annual Match lists of the Aga Khan University, Medical College (Karachi, Pakistan). Medical graduates provided this information …

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Acquiring Knowledge About The Use Of A Newly Developed Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitor: A Qualitative Study Among Birth Attendants In Tanzania, Sara Rivenes Lafontan, Johanne Sundby, Hussein Kidanto, Columba Mbekenga, Hege L. Ersdal Dec 2018

Acquiring Knowledge About The Use Of A Newly Developed Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitor: A Qualitative Study Among Birth Attendants In Tanzania, Sara Rivenes Lafontan, Johanne Sundby, Hussein Kidanto, Columba Mbekenga, Hege L. Ersdal

School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa

In an effort to reduce newborn mortality, a newly developed strap-on electronic fetal heart rate monitor was introduced at several health facilities in Tanzania in 2015. Training sessions were organized to teach staff how to use the device in clinical settings. This study explores skilled birth attendants’ perceptions and experiences acquiring and transferring knowledge about the use of the monitor, also called Moyo. Knowledge about this learning process is crucial to further improve training programs and ensure correct, long-term use. Five Focus group discussions (FGDs) were carried out with doctors and nurse-midwives, who were using the monitor in the labor …

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Identity, Values And Norms Of East Africa’S Youth, Alex Awiti, Caleb Orwa Dec 2018

Identity, Values And Norms Of East Africa’S Youth, Alex Awiti, Caleb Orwa

East Africa Institute

With a median age estimated at 18 years, East Africa is one of the youngest regions in the world. However, relatively little research has been conducted to understand how they identify themselves and what values and norms shape or influence them. About 7,000 individuals between the age of 18 and 35 were interviewed in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. Youth constructed their identity along four dimensions; youth (age-associated); nationality; faith; family. However, country, religion, gender and age influenced the ordering of identity. With the exception of Rwanda, East African a tolerance for rule violation and corruption was prevalent among East …

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Exploring The Use Of Multiliteracies Pedagogy In The Teaching Of English Language In A Secondary School In Koboko District, Uganda: Action Research, Lilian Amaniyo Dec 2018

Exploring The Use Of Multiliteracies Pedagogy In The Teaching Of English Language In A Secondary School In Koboko District, Uganda: Action Research, Lilian Amaniyo

Master of Education

Pedagogical approaches in educational contexts continue to evolve with emerging global trends in work, social and cultural settings, putting educators to task to choose best practices that are relevant to their learning contexts. The Multiliteracies pedagogy provides a flexible approach that is capable of negotiating the multiple cultural diversities and modes of communication and meaning making in current times. This study explored the use of Multiliteracies pedagogy in the teaching of English language in one secondary school in Koboko District in Uganda. Multiliteracies pedagogy is an approach that seeks to develop broader generic and literacy skills other than linguistic skills …

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Use Of Rubric In Assessment To Support Learning, Dennis Odhiambo Ogollah Dec 2018

Use Of Rubric In Assessment To Support Learning, Dennis Odhiambo Ogollah

Master of Education

The study involved an intervention on use of rubrics in assessment with an aim of empowering teachers and students with skills and knowledge that would facilitate implementation of assessment for learning strategies to promote student engagement in learning. This was conducted by adopting quasi experimental design and quantitative approach that involved administering of pretest and posttest to the treatment and control group and the results analyzed using t-test analysis to establish the effect of intervention. A total of 40 students from two form three classes that formed treatment and control group by random selection, participated in the research, with control …

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Exploring Effects Of Teachers‟ Perception Towards Standardized Tests: A Case Study Of Primary Schools In Soroti Municipal Council, Uganda, Agera Thomas Dec 2018

Exploring Effects Of Teachers‟ Perception Towards Standardized Tests: A Case Study Of Primary Schools In Soroti Municipal Council, Uganda, Agera Thomas

Master of Education

The purpose of the study was to explore the effects of teachers‟ perception towards standardized tests within government aided primary schools of Soroti Municipal Council in Eastern region, Uganda. A researcher used qualitative approach and case study design was adopted whereby data collected revealed what people thought, experienced and believed rather than prior prejudice, assumptions that bias data collection, analysis to research conclusion. Data was collected using qualitative methods and tools of survey, interview, document analysis and questionnaires, interview guide, document analysis protocol respectively. A total number of 18 respondents that comprised 02 head teachers, 08 primary seven teachers and …

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Exploring Public Primary School Teachers’ Use Of Learners’ Funds Of Knowledge To Teach Literacy, Francis B. Shayo Dec 2018

Exploring Public Primary School Teachers’ Use Of Learners’ Funds Of Knowledge To Teach Literacy, Francis B. Shayo

Master of Education

This study aimed to explore public primary school teachers’ use of learners’ FoK to teach literacy in five public primary schools in Korogwe Town council. The purpose of the study was to explore the extent to which learners’ FoK is used to teach literacy. The study used mixed approach in which both qualitative and quantitative methods were applied whereby 70 participants were sampled through purposive and random sampling procedures. The participants included 50 standards III and IV teachers and 20 pupils from the same classes. Data were collected using questionnaires, focus group discussion, class observations, and interviews. The qualitative data …

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Addressing Cultural Diversity In Early Childhood Classes: What Are Teachers Competencies?, Prezy Emanuel Ramadhani Dec 2018

Addressing Cultural Diversity In Early Childhood Classes: What Are Teachers Competencies?, Prezy Emanuel Ramadhani

Master of Education

Addressing cultural diversity (CD) has become an issue of discussion worldwide particularly in early childhood care and education institutions, on how practitioners address the learning needs of children from a diverse cultural background (DCB) in their classrooms. In Tanzania particularly in Korogwe town, like another different part of the world, early childhood classes are populated with children from the DCB. Yet, little is on documents on how practitioners address the LNC from the DCB. The purpose of this study was to investigate the competences of early childhood practitioners (ECPs) in addressing the LNC from the DCB. The study adopted a …

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Exploring Teachers’ Interventions In Enhancing Grade One School Readiness, Rawa Ghaleb Afara Dec 2018

Exploring Teachers’ Interventions In Enhancing Grade One School Readiness, Rawa Ghaleb Afara

Master of Education

This study investigates first-grade teacher’s intervention to support learners in grade one who are not yet ready for school. It was undertaken to give a clear insight into the intervention that grade-one teachers do to assist learners for a smooth transition in grade one. In addition it looked at the challenges that affect teacher education practices. Most research studies examined readiness by focusing on the skills which children should have before going to school. Limited studies investigated ‘readiness’ by examining the role of teachers in handling children in grade one especially those who were not ready emotionally, cognitively and behaviorally. …

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Investigating The Influence Of Non-Technical Words To The Teaching And Learning Of Science: A Case Study Of A Primary School In Taveta Sub-County, Buya Yorrum Komora Dec 2018

Investigating The Influence Of Non-Technical Words To The Teaching And Learning Of Science: A Case Study Of A Primary School In Taveta Sub-County, Buya Yorrum Komora

Master of Education

Teaching of science has been found to be most challenging. These challenges are believed to be due to lack of apparatus used for teaching, class size, and inadequate curriculum materials but also the language used to teach science. During the process of teaching, learners face the problem of not understanding the meaning of non-technical words and how they create regular explanation of the knowledge itself. Non-technical words refer to words that have one or multiple meanings in our daily language but carry exact and specific meaning, and different when used in scientific context. Studies have shown that learners only experience …

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The Roles Of Internal Instructional Supervision In Enhancing Teachers Effectiveness: A Case Study Of Two Primary Schools In Awere Sub-County Pader District, Uganda, Otto George Dec 2018

The Roles Of Internal Instructional Supervision In Enhancing Teachers Effectiveness: A Case Study Of Two Primary Schools In Awere Sub-County Pader District, Uganda, Otto George

Master of Education

Internal instructional supervision in school is considered a vital practice in improving teacher’s instructional practice and greater academic achievement of learners. This study provides an exploration of the significant roles internal instructional supervision plays towards enhancement of teacher effectiveness. The study further seeks to establish the relationship between internal instructional activities and effective teaching at school level. The study adopted a qualitative case study design in which two schools were investigated. The respondents in this study include headteacher, deputy headteacher, head of departments, and teachers. In an attempt to gather the data required in this study, one on one semi …

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An Investigation Of Primary Children’S Misconceptions On Floating And Sinking Concepts: A Survey In One Government Primary School In Soroti Municipality, Eastern Uganda, Cathy Martha Akello Dec 2018

An Investigation Of Primary Children’S Misconceptions On Floating And Sinking Concepts: A Survey In One Government Primary School In Soroti Municipality, Eastern Uganda, Cathy Martha Akello

Master of Education

Floating and sinking concepts are part of the science curriculum in Uganda, an important topic applicable in everyday life. Globally teaching and learning of floating and sinking concepts pose a challenge to both teachers and learners in the primary schools. This has led to a number of common misconceptions resulting to persistent errors in learners’ performance. These misconceptions tend to be difficult to remediate if not handled in children’s early years of education. A sample of one hundred learners of grade 5 aged 10-15 years participated in the study. Questionnaires were used to elicit learner’s misconceptions about the floating and …

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An Examination Of The Role That Integration Plays In Promoting Teaching And Learning For Refugee Learners In Secondary Schools: Case Study Of Public Secondary Schools In Moyo District Uganda, Tiondi Patrick Dec 2018

An Examination Of The Role That Integration Plays In Promoting Teaching And Learning For Refugee Learners In Secondary Schools: Case Study Of Public Secondary Schools In Moyo District Uganda, Tiondi Patrick

Master of Education

In attempt to provide free education for all refugee children in the country, the Government of Uganda introduced Refugees Act 2006 and Refugees Regulations Act 2010 which empowered refugee children to access and enjoy basic education like any other nationals. The purpose of this study was to examine the role that integration plays in promoting teaching and learning for refugee learners in secondary schools in Uganda particularly Moyo District. The study adopted qualitative approach with case study design in one of the purposively selected public secondary school in Moyo district. Data was collected from fifteen participants namely head teacher, teachers, …

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Exploring The Factors Influencing Parental Involvement In Early Childhood Education In Masasi District, Tanzania., Azam Saidi Dec 2018

Exploring The Factors Influencing Parental Involvement In Early Childhood Education In Masasi District, Tanzania., Azam Saidi

Master of Education

Pre-school years builds foundation or baseline for child’s growth, development and learning. For children to develop holistically they need parents’ care and support. Parental involvement in children’s affairs is very crucial because parents are the first teacher (educator) to children. The purpose of this study is therefore to investigate the factors that determine the extent of parental involvement in their young children’s education, as influenced by’; socio-economic status of a family, parents’ level of education, religious awareness of parents, parents’ awareness or perception on the value of ECE, as well as parents’ inadequately involved by teachers. The study was guided …

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Attitude Of Secondary School Students Towards Physics Subject: A Case Of A Secondary School In Moshi Municipality, Erick Makange Dec 2018

Attitude Of Secondary School Students Towards Physics Subject: A Case Of A Secondary School In Moshi Municipality, Erick Makange

Master of Education

This study examined Secondary School students’ attitude towards Physics subject by assessing the factors associated with such attitude. Qualitative research approach with case study design was adopted. The study had four questions; What are the positive factors that affect student’s attitude towards Physics? What are the negative factors that affect student’s attitude towards Physics? What are the effects of the negative attitudes of students towards Physics? To what extent are these factors affecting the attitude of the students towards Physics? The study sample size comprised of two teachers (academic teacher, and Physics teacher) who were purposively sampled; and 12 form …

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Exploring Students’ Difficulties In Solving Mathematical Word Problems: Case Of A Private Secondary School, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania., Kiyombi Edward Dec 2018

Exploring Students’ Difficulties In Solving Mathematical Word Problems: Case Of A Private Secondary School, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania., Kiyombi Edward

Master of Education

This study was about exploring students’ difficulties in solving mathematical word problems. To do this a case study was designed and data were collected using questionnaire, interview and data analysis in order to obtain qualitative and quantitative data. Twenty-three secondary school students from a private school completed a questionnaire in form of a test and this provided general information about difficulties students face when solving word problems. After this, six students, three boys and three girls who performed better in one section and low in another section were selected and collaborate in an interview in order to get in depth …

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Effectiveness Of Teacher Performance And Appraisal Document (Tpad) Use As A Curriculum Supervisory Tool In Improving Teacher Performance Competencies. A Case Study Of A Primary School In Taita-Taveta County, Kenya., Duncan Mwarimbo Mwae Dec 2018

Effectiveness Of Teacher Performance And Appraisal Document (Tpad) Use As A Curriculum Supervisory Tool In Improving Teacher Performance Competencies. A Case Study Of A Primary School In Taita-Taveta County, Kenya., Duncan Mwarimbo Mwae

Master of Education

This study investigated the effectiveness of Teacher Performance and Appraisal Document (TPAD) use as a curriculum supervisory tool in Voi Sub-County public primary school in Kenya. The study focused on achievement of TPAD objective of improving teacher performance competencies. This study was guided by four major objectives: examining the activities involved in the implementation of TPAD; describing the teachers‘ perceptions of TPAD use; investigating the strengths and weaknesses of TPAD use in dispensing its supervisory roles and eventually suggesting strategies that can make TPAD more effective. The study utilized qualitative approach and case study design which involved multiple data collection …

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Exploration Of Students’ Conceptual Understanding Of Trigonometric Functions, Stedius Salivatory Bernado Dec 2018

Exploration Of Students’ Conceptual Understanding Of Trigonometric Functions, Stedius Salivatory Bernado

Master of Education

This study was an exploration of students’ conceptual understanding of trigonometric functions as this is the basis of their trigonometric skills. Trigonometric skills are very important skills needed in fields such as architecture and engineering. The link between facts, skills and conceptual understanding is therefore very important for students who wish to pursue such careers. A qualitative design was used in the study. Twenty five students studying in a public secondary school, were selected from among those taking PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) in form six. The data was collected using a questionnaire in form of a test and interviews. …

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Investigating The Role That Multimodal Pedagogy Can Play In Improving The Teaching And Learning Of English Language In A Resource Constrained Rural Kenyan Public Secondary School: Action Research., Veronica Atieno Okoth Dec 2018

Investigating The Role That Multimodal Pedagogy Can Play In Improving The Teaching And Learning Of English Language In A Resource Constrained Rural Kenyan Public Secondary School: Action Research., Veronica Atieno Okoth

Master of Education

Resource constrained rural public schools in Kenya still make use of discourses and pedagogies that are traditional and teacher centered, and not factoring in learner participation in the learning process. This leads to students’ minimal performance. These classroom practices become a hindrance for the learners to develop their higher order thinking abilities. Language and literacy teaching and learning requires pedagogical variety for learners to make meaning. Using observation, interview, focus group discussion and reflection notes, this Participatory Action Research, through intervention sought to understand the role that multimodal pedagogy can play in improving the teaching of English in a form …

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Exploring Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices In Delivering Early Childhood Curriculum Content In The Classroom, Winfrida Jacom Mrope Dec 2018

Exploring Teachers’ Pedagogical Practices In Delivering Early Childhood Curriculum Content In The Classroom, Winfrida Jacom Mrope

Master of Education

Teachers’ pedagogical practices are potential in improving teaching and learning outcomes. In the early years, one of the factors leading to proper child development and learning is the pedagogical practices used during child’s school life. Pre-primary education is a crucial stage where a child’s personality, physical, talents and mental ability are identified and developed; therefore teachers have to put in place relevant pedagogical practices. The purpose of the study was to explore the types of pedagogical practices used by teachers in delivering the curriculum content in the preprimary classrooms. Understanding the reasons why teachers use particular teaching practices helps to …

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Exploring The Role Of Open Distance Learning In Improving Teachers Professional Development, Dickson Owuor Alai Dec 2018

Exploring The Role Of Open Distance Learning In Improving Teachers Professional Development, Dickson Owuor Alai

Master of Education

This study examined the role of open distance learning (ODL) on professional development (PD) of public primary school teachers in Kisumu West Sub County, Kenya. Specific objectives were to assess the contribution of ODL on acquisition of in-depth subject content knowledge, the contribution of ODL on acquisition of pedagogical skills, and the contribution of ODL on the acquisition of leadership skills of student teachers. Jean Piaget’s (1970) theory of learning was used to guide the study. The study adopted a qualitative case study design on a sampled population of 20 ODL programme student teachers and alumni who were instructing class …

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The Role Of Parents And Community In The Management Of Student Discipline In A Secondary School, Eyotaru Patricia Dec 2018

The Role Of Parents And Community In The Management Of Student Discipline In A Secondary School, Eyotaru Patricia

Master of Education

The need to improve education quality continues to dominate education policy discourse in Uganda. Good education is not only about physical inputs but also about effective parental and community involvement in children‘s learning and behavior management. This study examined: the roles of parents and community involvement in the management of student discipline and the challenges faced in a bid to involve them in the management of student discipline in a secondary school in Offaka Sub County, Arua District. In this study a qualitative approach was adopted which employed face to face interviews, focus group discussion and document analysis as the …

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Influence Of Secondary Science And Mathematics (Sesemat), Programme In Teaching And Learning Mathematics In Lower Secondary Schools. A Case Study Of One School In Uganda., Gule Saidi Dec 2018

Influence Of Secondary Science And Mathematics (Sesemat), Programme In Teaching And Learning Mathematics In Lower Secondary Schools. A Case Study Of One School In Uganda., Gule Saidi

Master of Education

This study aimed at exploring the influence of SESEMAT training programme in teaching and learning mathematics in lower secondary school. The study was intended to find how SESEMAT graduates were applying the knowledge and skills learnt from the SESEMAT training programmes in teaching and learning mathematics. The study was conducted at one secondary school located in Yumbe district in Uganda. The study employed qualitative case study design using three objectives. The general objective was to investigate the Influence of SESEMAT training programme in teaching and learning mathematics. Data collection was done using interviews, observation methods and document analysis. The respondents …

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Exploring The Practices In Developing The 21st Century Soft Skills In Secondary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Study Of A Public Secondary School In Arusha Region, Ulrick T. Passian Dec 2018

Exploring The Practices In Developing The 21st Century Soft Skills In Secondary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Study Of A Public Secondary School In Arusha Region, Ulrick T. Passian

Master of Education

This study found out child labour in Uganda as a multi-dimensional challenge that deprives children of their childhood opportunities including right to quality education. It is a manifestation of extreme household poverty and socio-cultural practices making it to some extend invisible to detect and report. Government of Uganda accordingly, developed Legal Frameworks to combat the vice through Employment Act (2006), the National Action Plan (2012), and child labour policy (2006). These frameworks among other things allow children to do light work under the supervision of an adult and making education as a principle occupation of every child in Uganda. However, …

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Examining The Impact Of Child Labour On Learning Achievements In Uganda: A Case Study Of Two Primary Schools In Yumbe District, Aluma Swali Dec 2018

Examining The Impact Of Child Labour On Learning Achievements In Uganda: A Case Study Of Two Primary Schools In Yumbe District, Aluma Swali

Master of Education

This study found out child labour in Uganda as a multi-dimensional challenge that deprives children of their childhood opportunities including right to quality education. It is a manifestation of extreme household poverty and socio-cultural practices making it to some extend invisible to detect and report. Government of Uganda accordingly, developed Legal Frameworks to combat the vice through Employment Act (2006), the National Action Plan (2012), and child labour policy (2006). These frameworks among other things allow children to do light work under the supervision of an adult and making education as a principle occupation of every child in Uganda. However, …

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Assessing Peer Coaching Practices In Improving Teacher Professional Development: A Case Study Of Two Community Primary Schools In Moshi District Council: Kilimanjaro Region, Adria Calist Dec 2018

Assessing Peer Coaching Practices In Improving Teacher Professional Development: A Case Study Of Two Community Primary Schools In Moshi District Council: Kilimanjaro Region, Adria Calist

Master of Education

A number of efforts have been made by the government to ensure that there are professional development (PD) initiatives to improve the way teachers teach and ultimately raise the performance standards of learners. Teacher Professional Development (TPD) is therefore conducted as a strategy to help teachers find new ways of solving challenges they face in the teaching and learning process. On the other hand, TPD is conducted while introducing new projects in education such as changes made in curriculum or implementation of new curriculum. After teachers attend these PD workshops they get back to the stations to start implementing what …

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Exploring The Use Of Drama In The English Language Classes, Florence Kambura Marundu Dec 2018

Exploring The Use Of Drama In The English Language Classes, Florence Kambura Marundu

Master of Education

The ever changing world of the learner, the sway of developing technologies and the shifting demands of the world of work has amplified the need for powerful teaching. The 21st century teaching requires interactive, learner centered techniques that transform content knowledge into powerful, yet adaptive forms that can address the lofty demands of the modern classroom. The blame for the low linguistic competences among Kenyan school leavers has often been directed at the poor choices of teaching methods. This study, therefore, explored the use of drama as a learner centered method in the English language classes. It adopted a qualitative …

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