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The Role Of School Leadership In Capacity Building For Ict Integration In English As A Second Language Teaching And Learning: A Case Of A Public Secondary School In Kenya, Felix Mwawasi

Master of Education

Technology leadership is a fairly new concept in school leadership focus. It has become a concern for study in recent times, in tandem with the pedagogical change of integrating ICT in teaching and learning especially in the developed nations. A number of studies in the developed countries have advanced descriptive approaches on how Educators should go about the integration process. However, few such studies have been done in Africa. In the teaching and learning of English as a Second Language (ESL), ICT has become a useful tool to improve instruction, especially in mitigating the challenges of learning English language where …

Teachers’ Views Of How External School Supervision Influence Their Practices, Henry K. Kioli

Master of Education

External supervision is widely used to assure the quality of education offered in schools in many countries. To a great extent, supervision has mainly focused on how to improve student learning. However, teacher practices that lead to improved student learning outcomes as a consequence of supervision have not been extensively addressed especially in developing countries. This study aimed at exploring how teachers’ views of external supervision influences their practices. The qualitative case study comprised one school with a sample of 11 participants who were purposely sampled. Methods of data collection included interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis. Study findings …

Exploring The Use Of The Science Laboratory In Science Teaching: A Case Of A Secondary School In Kenya, Peter Kibet Chemjor

Master of Education

The natural sciences are highly regarded subjects in the Kenya science curriculum. This is due to the fact that the country hopes to use scientific knowledge to enhance development of industries and propel the country to achieve vision 2030. However, the performance of students in science examination has not been impressive, especially in questions that require science process skills usually acquired from the laboratory. For Kenya that is aiming at using scientific literacy to achieve industrialization by 2030, it is unlikely that this goal will be attained. This study, therefore, sought to explore how science teachers use the science laboratory …

The Role Of Inspectors In Providing Supportive Supervision To Teachers In The Implementation Of The Thematic Curriculum: A Case Study Of A School In Uganda, Ntalagi Peter Serunjogi

Master of Education

The study aimed at investigating the role of inspectors in proving supportive supervision to the teachers implementing the thematic curriculum in Uganda. The study followed a qualitative approach and case study design. Thus data was collected through interviews, focus group interviews, observations and document analysis methods. The study included twelve participants; these were; the district inspector of schools, four inspectors of schools, six teachers who teach primary one to three and the head-teacher of the school. The findings revealed that preparation for supportive supervision starts with drawing a district annual inspection work-plan and quarterly inspection work-plan. This kind of planning …

Exploring Peer Assessment: Practices And Views Of Esl Learners, Debra Atieno Onono

Master of Education

In most Kenyan Secondary schools, assessment of students is high stakes where grading, labeling and league tables take the centre stage. These high stakes tests are formally certified and the certificates determine one’s educational achievements in life and access to employment. There are also school based tests which are ultimately the responsibility of teachers and school administrators. However, these tests are a replica of the national examination papers and do not support student learning. The pedagogical culture is shifting the world over to one that conceptualizes learning as an active contextualized process of constructing knowledge based on personal experiences. In …

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

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

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 …

An Exploration Of Knowledge, Attitudes And Behaviours Of Young Multiethnic Muslim-Majority Society In Malaysia In Relation To Reproductive And Premarital Sexual Practices, L.P. Wong

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Background: The increasing trend of premarital sexual experience and unintended pregnancies in Malaysia warrants sustained and serious attention. The sensitivities of sex-related issues in a Muslim-majority country create various types of barriers to sexual and reproductive health information, support and practices. This study aims to gain understanding of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of young women in Malaysia concerning reproductive, contraception and premarital sexual practices. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed, using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire carried out among 1695 female university students in a public university in Malaysia. Results: Respondents had low scores for knowledge of reproduction and pregnancy (median=4, …

The Un "Surrogate State" And The Foundation Of Refugee Policy In The Middle East, Michael Kagan

Scholarly Works

Many challenges surrounding refugee protection relate to a de facto shift of responsibility from sovereign governments to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to directly administer refugee policy. This phenomenon is legally anomalous, and it is UNHCR policy to avoid the operation of such "parallel structures." Yet the existence of a UN "surrogate state" offers important advantages to some host governments, which makes state-to- UNHCR responsibility shift difficult to reverse. Using the Arab Middle East as a case study, this article argues that, while not ideal, UNHCR's state substitution role offers important symbolic and material benefits to governments that host refugees …

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Interpretations Of Law And Ethics In Muslim Contexts, Aptin Khanbaghi

Muslim Civilisations Abstracts

Law within Muslim societies is not uniform; even within Muslim majority regions it can be interpreted differently according to different denominations and legal traditions. As law forms an integral part of normative social practice, reflecting the moral and ethical principles of a society, it is important to highlight the diversity of interpretations to better enable the study of law along with the ethical principles of a community.

Volume 2 of the MCA series brings together some of the many unheard voices of scholars studying law and ethics in languages other than English. It features 200 abstracts with bibliographical details in …

Kleine Christliche Gemeinschaften Als Neuer Weg, Kirche Zu Warden – Gegenwart, Fortschritte Und Zunkunft, Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

Dispensation: Latter-Day Fiction, Scott Hales, Angela Hallstrom

BYU Studies

In her preface to Dispensation, Angela Hallstrom writes that "immersing oneself in a completely foreign place or time is one of the fundamental pleasures of reading good literature," which is certainly the lesson I learned from reading Hemingway, Steinbeck, and countless other writers in my teenage years. Even today, I make a habit of reading books by authors of various backgrounds so that my scope does not become too narrow, my worldview too restricted. But, like Hallstrom, I agree that "recognizing oneself in a work of fiction is an exhilarating experience, too." The good news is that I no longer …

Reconceptualizing Federal Courts In The War On Terror, Jonathan Hafetz

Saint Louis University Law Journal

No abstract provided.

China In Africa: Curing The Resource Curse With Infrastructure And Modernization, Jeremy Kelley

PEEL Alumni Scholarship

This article will examine what an increase in Chinese investment means for the African continent. Part II examines what is meant by “sustainable development” and considers how it can be achieved. Part III details China’s investments in Africa: its history, recent growth, and areas of focus. Finally, part IV returns to the question of how Chinese investment may influence African development.

The Montreal Protocol: Fit For Hydroflurocarbons, Victoria Kennedy

PEEL Alumni Scholarship

As the most successful environmental treaty to date, the Montreal Protocol is the prime arena for implementing policy to reduce hydrofluorocarbon (“HFC”) emissions and mitigate the threat of climate change. The Montreal Protocol began phasing out chlorofluorocarbon (“CFC”) production and consumption in 1989 and has since stopped, and even reversed, destruction of the ozone layer. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (“HCFCs”) were produced to replace the highly ozone-depleting CFCs because of HCFCs’ reduced ozone depleting potential. To completely phase out all ozone depleting substances (“ODSs”), industrial gas producers introduced HFCs to replace HCFCs. Although HFCs have no ozone depleting potential, they have thousands of …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

Beyond Microfinance: Creating Opportunities For Women At The Base Of The Pyramid, Deborah Burand

Articles

A growing number of innovative social entrepreneurs are tackling this problem by creating 'busmesses in a bag' mspired by the world's largest direct seller of beauty products - Avon. These very small franchise or consignment businesses are affordable enough to be acquired and operated by women living at the base of the economic pyramid. Just as commercial franchise networks such as Avon have helped people with httle or no experience grow mto successful business owners around the world, microfranchise and microconsignment networks may hold similar promise.

A Tribute To Louise Mckinney, Thomas F. Geraghty

Case Western Reserve Law Review

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The Penal Order: Prosecutorial Sentencing As A Model For Criminal Justice Reform?, Stephen C. Thaman

All Faculty Scholarship

This chapter traces the history of the penal order from its earliest roots through its consolidation as a normal alternative form of procedure in Germany. It compares the types of penal order procedures found in modern criminal procedure codes, and it compares penal orders with other “consensual” procedural modes that also involve considerable prosecutorial influence in determination of the level of guilt and punishment: diversion, pleas and stipulations of guilt, and abbreviated trials based on the contents of the preliminary investigation dossier. Finally, it explores whether the penal order, could eventually become a model for the consensual resolution of all …

Bishop Stephen Neill, The Imc And The State Of African Theological Education In 1950, Dyron Daughrity

All Faculty Open Access Publications

From April to July of 1950, Bishop Stephen Neill (1900-1984) took a sweeping tour of East and West Africa to assess the state of African theological education. He visited Egypt, Sudan, and the six British territories in tropical Africa: Tanganyika, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Gold Coast (Ghana), and Sierra Leone. Employed by the World Council of Churches at the time, Neill was appointed by the International Missionary Council to spearhead the project. The overall objective was to shed light on what could be done to improve the quality of theological education and the training of ministry in Africa. Neill produced a …