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The Role Of Head Teacher In Supporting Teachers To Facilitate Academic Transition Of Learners From Primary To Secondary School, Shakila Omari Mkwazu
The Role Of Head Teacher In Supporting Teachers To Facilitate Academic Transition Of Learners From Primary To Secondary School, Shakila Omari Mkwazu
Master of Education
Transition of learners from primary to secondary school is a very crucial moment to the learners because lays the foundation to secondary school life. Learners struggle during the transition due to academic and social challenges which face them. For smooth transition, learners need support from both teachers and the head teacher. This study therefore, sought to investigate ‘the role of the head teacher in supporting teachers to facilitate the academic transition of learners from primary to secondary school’. The study employed a qualitative case study design and data was collected through interviews, focus group discussions, observation and document analysis. The …
Schools’ Engagement In Strategic Planning: A Comparative Study, Christine N. Wanjala
Schools’ Engagement In Strategic Planning: A Comparative Study, Christine N. Wanjala
Master of Education
Strategic planning as an initiative to improve leadership and management of secondary schools has attracted attention in Kenya. What is striking though is how little systematic research has been undertaken to show schools’ experiences with strategic planning given that this is a new innovation. Anecdotal evidence indicates that while some schools have successfully engaged in strategic planning, others are still struggling. Many studies have been conducted on strategic planning in schools in the developed world. However, experiences with strategic planning are context specific. This research, therefore, sought to find out how two secondary schools in Kenya have engaged in strategic …
Exploring Mathematics Teachers’ Feedback On Learners’ Errors: Insights From A Secondary School Classrooms In Kenya, Kennedy Namasake Simiyu
Exploring Mathematics Teachers’ Feedback On Learners’ Errors: Insights From A Secondary School Classrooms In Kenya, Kennedy Namasake Simiyu
Master of Education
Errors are a common phenomenon in mathematics classrooms. They signify gaps in learners’ knowledge, skills or understanding that requires to be addressed. Teachers use a range of assessment strategies to identify the gaps and provide feedback. This study explored mathematics teachers’ feedback on learners’ errors in form two level class of a public secondary school in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to understand teachers’ views of learners’ errors, the nature of mathematics teachers’ verbal feedback on learners’ errors and the nature of teachers’ written feedback on learners’ errors. This qualitative study used interviews, lesson observation, document analysis and informal conversations …
Exploring Distributed Leadership Practices And Their Influence On Teaching And Learning In A Kenyan Primary Teachers’ College, Chiuri P. Ndiritu
Exploring Distributed Leadership Practices And Their Influence On Teaching And Learning In A Kenyan Primary Teachers’ College, Chiuri P. Ndiritu
Master of Education
The concept of distributed leadership has gained prominence in the contemporary educational research and discourse. Distributed leadership practices are seen as a means of enhancing learning and improving educational institutions. However, little has been done to examine the enactment of distributed leadership and its influence on teaching and learning in Kenya. This study explored distributed leadership practices and their influence on teaching and learning in a Public Primary Teachers’ College in Kenya. The study employed a qualitative case study design to seek in depth understanding of distributed leadership practices and how they influence teaching and learning. The study participants included …
The Influence Of Head-Teacher’S Leadership Practices On Ensuring Students’ Retention Through School Feeding Programme: A Case Of A Community Secondary School In Moshi Rural District, Iddi Swalehe
Master of Education
Tanzania has embarked a major programme of constructing community secondary schools in each ward to expand access to secondary education. Since the introduction of Secondary Education Development Plan in 2004, large numbers of students were enrolled in these schools in rural areas. However, in some of these schools students’ dropout was reported to be a critical problem. This implies that students’ retention was not given its due attention. Head-teachers in some schools introduced school feeding programmes through parents’ contributions for children to get porridge and lunch at school as a means to improve students’ attendance and learning. This study was …
Implementation Of The Policy On Ict Integration In Teaching And Learning : A Case Of A Public Teachers’ College In Tanzania, Elisei Emili Lubuva
Implementation Of The Policy On Ict Integration In Teaching And Learning : A Case Of A Public Teachers’ College In Tanzania, Elisei Emili Lubuva
Master of Education
Around the world education systems are pursuing policies that embrace pedagogical integration of ICT in education as a means to develop a competitive human resource, for the global knowledge economy jobs and careers. In Tanzania, the ICT policy in Education has been developed to initiate the integration of ICT in teaching and learning at various levels of education in an attempt to prepare its citizenry for the knowledge economy. Data was collected in an empirical study about the implementation of the policy on ICT integration in teaching and learning by tutors in a public Teachers’ College. Multiple methods were adopted …
Instructional Supervision: An Exploratory Study Of Teachers’ And School Leaders’ Perceptions Of Effective Instructional Supervision, Kaggwa William Muganga
Instructional Supervision: An Exploratory Study Of Teachers’ And School Leaders’ Perceptions Of Effective Instructional Supervision, Kaggwa William Muganga
Master of Education
This study sought to explore teachers’ and school leaders’ perceptions of elements of effective instructional supervision based on constructs that were identified in literature. The study was in response to the reported ability of instructional supervision to improve the quality of learning as demanded by stakeholders in education. In addition, there was limited knowledge on what teachers and school leaders perceive as effective instructional supervision despite the known relationship between perception and practice. The study was conducted through a cross-sectional fixed design using a survey approach. Data were collected from teachers and leaders in the six selected private schools using …
Learners’ Experiences And Perceptions Of Learning In A Large English As A Second Language Class, In A Public Secondary School In Kenya., Maua Beatrice Aoka
Learners’ Experiences And Perceptions Of Learning In A Large English As A Second Language Class, In A Public Secondary School In Kenya., Maua Beatrice Aoka
Master of Education
Large classes are a major concern to teachers, students and all stakeholders of education because they are perceived to undermine the quality of education. This study explores learners’ experiences and perceptions of learning in a large ESL class. The study was conducted in a semi-urban public secondary school with large classes of above sixty students per class. A qualitative case study design was used. Methods of data collection included classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis. These were used to gather in depth information on the experiences of learners in a large ESL class. Data was transcribed, …
The Role Of Head Of School In Fostering School-Community Partnership For Enhancement Of Students Academic Performance: A Case Of Community Secondary School, In Tanzania, Sospeter Suleiman Kamunyila
The Role Of Head Of School In Fostering School-Community Partnership For Enhancement Of Students Academic Performance: A Case Of Community Secondary School, In Tanzania, Sospeter Suleiman Kamunyila
Master of Education
The study aimed at investigating the role of the head of school in fostering school-community for enhancement of students’ academic performance in a community secondary school. The study followed a qualitative approach and a case study design. Thus data was collected through interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis methods. The study involved thirty two participants, including the head of school, two school board members, and two teachers from the school senior management team, eight parents and eight members of students’ government who were purposefully selected. The data was subjected to thematic analysis for further discussion and presentation. The findings …
Smasse Trained Science Teachers’ Address Of Gender Issues In Classrooms, Kamau Esther Wambui
Smasse Trained Science Teachers’ Address Of Gender Issues In Classrooms, Kamau Esther Wambui
Master of Education
The importance of Science education cannot be overemphasised in today’s world that is increasingly advancing scientifically and technologically. Nonetheless, the absence of women in scientific fields reflects serious gender inequities which emanate from the classroom. This qualitative case study investigated how Strengthening Mathematics and Science in Secondary Schools (SMASSE) trained Science teachers address gender issues in their classrooms. The study was conducted in Kiambu County and engaged two male Science teachers trained in gender issues during a SMASSE training. Twelve students; six girls and six boys in Form four class also participated in the study. Multiple data collection methods, namely, …
An Exploration Of Novice Teachers’ Experiences In Public Secondary Schools, Uganda, Rose Akullo
An Exploration Of Novice Teachers’ Experiences In Public Secondary Schools, Uganda, Rose Akullo
Master of Education
The experiences during the career entry phase of teaching plays a key role in shaping novice teachers’ practices and identity. The initial year is often filled with challenges as well as positive experiences. This study explored novice teachers’ experiences in public secondary schools in Uganda. A qualitative case study design was used to explore the nature of the novice teachers’ experiences as well as factors that contribute to the successful or challenging transition into the profession that many first year teachers face. Semi-structured interviews and document analysis were used to ascertain novice teachers’ experience in their first year of service …
Influence Of Secondary School Students’ Prior Conceptions On Learning Outcomes: A Case Of Hiv And Aids Education In A Secondary School In Kenya, Grace Wanjiru Kimotho
Influence Of Secondary School Students’ Prior Conceptions On Learning Outcomes: A Case Of Hiv And Aids Education In A Secondary School In Kenya, Grace Wanjiru Kimotho
Master of Education
The secondary HIV and AIDS education in Kenya is aimed at bringing about behavior change among the students through enabling them make informed decisions on issues regarding their sexuality to control the spread of the pandemic. An increase in case of sexually transmitted diseases, among secondary school students, pregnancy and abortions implies that secondary school students are engaging in unprotected sex predisposing themselves to HIV infection. Learners come to class with already formed ideas that explain the world around them. Some of these ideas are contrary to what is scientifically known about HIV and AIDS and have been referred to …