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Examining Teacher Leadership Development In A Government Secondary School In Koboko West-Nile Uganda, Wayi Dragamulai Dec 2014

Examining Teacher Leadership Development In A Government Secondary School In Koboko West-Nile Uganda, Wayi Dragamulai

Master of Education

The ultimate resource of any community is its people and so are the teachers who are a beacon of hope for the future of a school. A case study of examining teacher leadership development in a government secondary school in Koboko District, West Nile Uganda was carried out. This study aimed at determining teacher leadership development opportunities in the school, the factors that enhance and the factors that hamper teacher leadership development in the school. Data collection involved the use of both primary and secondary methods with instruments such as, semi structured interviews, focused group discussion, and document analyses were …

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Lived Experiences Of Lower Secondary School Students In Learning Mathematics In English; A Phenomenological Study Of Ward Secondary Schools In Ukerewe District, Tanzania., Josephat Samwel Dec 2014

Lived Experiences Of Lower Secondary School Students In Learning Mathematics In English; A Phenomenological Study Of Ward Secondary Schools In Ukerewe District, Tanzania., Josephat Samwel

Master of Education

During this era of globalization where the world is like a village, preparation of competent, efficient and competitive graduates is inevitable. Language of instruction is highly regarded as an important factor in the learning process globally and Tanzania in particular. Language, without doubt, plays a pivotal role in facilitating the process of acquisition of knowledge, skills and values by the learners. This study explored the lived experiences of the lower secondary school students’ in learning mathematics in English in ward secondary school in Tanzania. The study used qualitative approach, whereby a phenomenological design was adopted. The study employed two methods …

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The Role Of The Head Teacher In Supporting Teachers To Enhance Language Competences Among The Learners Transiting From Lower To Upper Primary: A Case Of A Government Aided Primary School In Uganda, Sharon Kirabo Dec 2014

The Role Of The Head Teacher In Supporting Teachers To Enhance Language Competences Among The Learners Transiting From Lower To Upper Primary: A Case Of A Government Aided Primary School In Uganda, Sharon Kirabo

Master of Education

Transition from lower to upper primary is challenging both to teachers and learners, especially in a context where that transition involves switching from one language of instruction to another. As learners struggle to master the language of instruction and the subject content, teachers similarly struggle to find suitable methods that would enhance learners‟ understanding. This challenging situation requires massive support from the head teacher. This study sought to explore the role of the head teacher in supporting teachers to enhance language competences among the learners transiting from lower to upper primary. The study adopted a qualitative case study design and …

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The Role Of School Leadership In Retention Of Girls In School: A Case Study Of One Public Primary School In Morogoro Region Tanzania, Jackline John Dec 2014

The Role Of School Leadership In Retention Of Girls In School: A Case Study Of One Public Primary School In Morogoro Region Tanzania, Jackline John

Master of Education

The increased enrolment of girls in primary schools has been a tremendous step in improving girls’ access to education in Tanzania. However, the rate at which girls leave primary school before completion seems to be very high. This study explored the role of school leadership in retention of girls in one public primary school in Morogoro region in Tanzania. A case study design and purposive sampling technique was used in this study. Semi structured interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis were used to collect qualitative data for this study. A head teacher, two class teachers of grade five and …

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Establishing Causes Of School Dropout Within An Era Of Dropout Preventative Measures: A Study Of A Rural Primary School In Moyo District-Uganda, Andrua Harriet Maiku Dec 2014

Establishing Causes Of School Dropout Within An Era Of Dropout Preventative Measures: A Study Of A Rural Primary School In Moyo District-Uganda, Andrua Harriet Maiku

Master of Education

Education is a human right that empowers individuals and the society to improve on their livelihood as well as participate in nation building. Uganda was the first Sub-Saharan African country to implement Universal Education (UPE) in 1997 with the intention of providing basic education for all children of school going age. However, research reports indicate Uganda is among the countries with the highest school dropout out rates in primary school. Yet, there are many school dropout preventative interventions in place to strengthen UPE and mitigate the challenges that cause children to leave without completing their basic education. This study sought …

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Role Of Sesemat Led Continuous Professional Development On Mathematics Teachers’ Practice, Wamala Francis Dec 2014

Role Of Sesemat Led Continuous Professional Development On Mathematics Teachers’ Practice, Wamala Francis

Master of Education

The study aimed at exploring and understanding the role of the CPD provided the SESEMAT (on teachers’ practice). SESEMAT is the Secondary Science and Mathematics Teachers’ Program in Uganda. The results were arrived at using a questionnaire and oral interviews with four mathematics teachers, two deputy head teachers, one head teacher and one SESEMAT national trainer. Also lesson observations and document analysis were employed as data generation tools. The study is important because SESEMAT has been offering CPD over a period of time. However there is little understanding about the role of SESEMAT on teaching practice. Second I had a …

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Head Teacher’S Uptake Of Continuous Professional Development Activities In School Leadership: A Case Of School Health And Reading Program In Uganda, Bariyo Nelson Dec 2014

Head Teacher’S Uptake Of Continuous Professional Development Activities In School Leadership: A Case Of School Health And Reading Program In Uganda, Bariyo Nelson

Master of Education

School improvement largely depends on the quality of school leadership which is also determined by the quality of and sustained professional development of the teaching cadres. School improvement can be possible if teacher participation in leadership is empowered by the leadership skills from the head teacher. In order to ensure school improvement, head teachers need to integrate continuing professional development activities in their school leadership. This study on the head teacher’s uptake of School Health and Reading Program (SHRP) in school leadership was conducted in a public primary school in south-western Uganda to explore how the head teacher integrated SHRP …

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The Use Of Mother Tongue Stories In Early Literacy Development At Pre-Primary School Level In Kira Town Council, Uganda, Safina Mutumba Dec 2014

The Use Of Mother Tongue Stories In Early Literacy Development At Pre-Primary School Level In Kira Town Council, Uganda, Safina Mutumba

Master of Education

This collaborative action research study investigated the challenges and opportunities of using Mother Tongue (MT) stories in early literacy development at pre-primary school level. The study sought to understand how MT stories could be used to address appropriate curriculum learning areas as well as the activities and the support materials that could be used to facilitate the strategy for teaching/learning. The study was conducted in a community pre-primary school under Madrasa Resource Centre, Uganda, in Kira Town Council; Uganda. The school uses two curricula; the Learning Framework which was designed by the National Curriculum Centre (NCDC) in 2005 and the …

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How Can Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach Be Used By Physics Teachers In A Rural Secondary School To Improve Students’ Participation In Learning Physics? A Case Study Of A Rural Public Secondary School In Kanungu District In Uganda., Mugimba Kenneth Oryateisa Dec 2014

How Can Inquiry-Based Teaching Approach Be Used By Physics Teachers In A Rural Secondary School To Improve Students’ Participation In Learning Physics? A Case Study Of A Rural Public Secondary School In Kanungu District In Uganda., Mugimba Kenneth Oryateisa

Master of Education

Several researchers have published that there is a decline in the number of students interested in studying science today. They attribute this to the poor methods of teaching used by science teachers in schools today. They assert that there is no correlation between what is taught in science lessons and its relevance in real world. For that reason students fail to know the implications of studying science and its use in everyday life. One prospective way of improving students’ interest and motivation to learn science will be the teaching of science lessons using inquiry activities that will improve students’ participation …

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Exploring The Role Of Teacher Identity In Teacher Leadership: A Case Study Of Two Public Primary Schools In Mombasa County, Kenya, Moses Njoroge Harun Dec 2014

Exploring The Role Of Teacher Identity In Teacher Leadership: A Case Study Of Two Public Primary Schools In Mombasa County, Kenya, Moses Njoroge Harun

Master of Education

Teachers’ roles and responsibilities keep on increasing in tandem with curriculum innovations and changing socio-economic realities. This demands teachers adopt certain qualities to assist them cope with the changes. Amongst these are identities that enhance teachers’ leadership skills in the classroom, school and in the community. Many studies have been conducted on teacher identity in the Western world but not in Africa and the East African region in particular. This is unlike teacher leadership which has been extensively examined, even regionally. However, these studies have not investigated the link between the two constructs. This research, hence, sought to explore the …

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Mathematics Teaching Efficacy, Mwakulia Emily Sau Dec 2014

Mathematics Teaching Efficacy, Mwakulia Emily Sau

Master of Education

The affective domain has lately drawn the attention of mathematics research community. A key finding from the research literature is that an individual’s efficacy, that is, the belief in their ability to overcome challenges and bring about the desired results can influence one’s motivation to embark on the task and invest time and resources. This study examines teachers’ beliefs about their mathematics teaching efficacy which is rarely studied in Africa including Kenya. The field work was based on a sample of primary school teachers in Voi Sub-County. The study employed a sequential mixed method approach in which a survey was …

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Using Cooperative Learning, To Enhance Oral Skills In Preschool Children In A Preschool In Kilifi County, Kenya: An Action Research, Anne Nasambu Wamalwa Dec 2014

Using Cooperative Learning, To Enhance Oral Skills In Preschool Children In A Preschool In Kilifi County, Kenya: An Action Research, Anne Nasambu Wamalwa

Master of Education

The purpose of this study was to examine how Cooperative Learning (CL) can be used to enhance oral skills in preschool learners. Preschool teachers were to be used as participants. The study adopted a qualitative approach because of its nature and an action research design chosen following my committed to improve my practice. Methods used to collect data included Focus Group Discussions, questionnaires, interviews action plans and field notes. Tools used included a voice recorder which came in handy to record all data that was later transcribed coded and analyzed. The study was done in two cycles. The First cycle …

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Profiling Headteachers’ Competencies In Primary Schools In Taita-Taveta County, Kenya: Identifying The Gaps, Mwarigha Rachel Wanjallah Dec 2014

Profiling Headteachers’ Competencies In Primary Schools In Taita-Taveta County, Kenya: Identifying The Gaps, Mwarigha Rachel Wanjallah

Master of Education

Educational institutions, both public and private, demand for improved performance in terms of effective school management. The question to ask is: do the primary school head teachers (HTs) possess the requisite competencies in order to ensure that the most effective and efficient results that will help in gaining and sustaining competitive advantage for their schools are achieved? Therefore, the purpose of this study was to profile HTs competencies in primary schools in Taita-Taveta County in Kenya, in order to identify the gaps in performance in management. A quantitative research design was adopted for the study, with a survey being the …

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Using The Lens Of Gender Responsiveness To Investigate School Leadership Efforts To Keep Girls In School: A Case Study Of A Public Primary School In Kinango Sub County In Kwale County, Kenya, Ruth Ndete Mwangi Dec 2014

Using The Lens Of Gender Responsiveness To Investigate School Leadership Efforts To Keep Girls In School: A Case Study Of A Public Primary School In Kinango Sub County In Kwale County, Kenya, Ruth Ndete Mwangi

Master of Education

In spite of the gender policies that Kenyan government has enacted and the NGOs interventions to support girls’ education, high dropout rates still prevail due to: in school, out of school, political and administrative factors that are still problematic. There has been a plethora of research on barriers to girls’ education although there is paucity of research on the school environment’s potential in curbing the premature termination of girls’ formal education. This qualitative case study was investigating the school leadership efforts to keep girls in school which was evaluated against the Gender Responsiveness lens as seen in the facilitation of …

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An Exploration Of The Role Of School Leadership In Implementation Of Learner-Centered Pedagogy In Teaching Mathematics: A Case Of A Secondary School In Tanzania., Rehema Mdoe Dec 2014

An Exploration Of The Role Of School Leadership In Implementation Of Learner-Centered Pedagogy In Teaching Mathematics: A Case Of A Secondary School In Tanzania., Rehema Mdoe

Master of Education

School leadership is an entity that has potential to bring changes for the improvement of schools, as a contextual factor it can affect teachers’ practices and improve students’ performance. With the continued failure in mathematics among secondary school students, school leadership can be explored to see how can influence mathematics teachers to use learner-centered pedagogy in teaching mathematics as the new curriculum of 2005 advocate. This dissertation report is therefore about the exploration of the role of school leadership (SL) in implementation of learner-centered pedagogy (LCP) in teaching of mathematics: a case of secondary school in Tanzania. Using qualitative case …

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Integration Of Multimedia In The Teaching And Learning Of Physics: How Can It Influence Student Classroom Engagement?, Cockgen Omondi Limonya Dec 2014

Integration Of Multimedia In The Teaching And Learning Of Physics: How Can It Influence Student Classroom Engagement?, Cockgen Omondi Limonya

Master of Education

Considered as a multidimensional construct, student engagement has been the focus of educational research for over a decade. Educational researchers have been interested in student classroom engagement because it is opined as one of the ways through which student academic achievement, which has been cited as poor in physics, can be improved. Unfortunately, physics teachers in Kenya have not been able to engage their learners leading to the poor performance in physics. Studies have shown that multimedia integration in teaching and learning enhances student classroom engagement. The current study therefore aimed to examine the relationship between multimedia integration in the …

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Parental Involvement In The Learning Of Children’S Literacy At Home And School: A Case Study Of A Government Aided Primary School Bukedea District Uganda, Apolot Josephine Matha Dec 2014

Parental Involvement In The Learning Of Children’S Literacy At Home And School: A Case Study Of A Government Aided Primary School Bukedea District Uganda, Apolot Josephine Matha

Master of Education

Research has proved that parental involvement is expected to improve the literacy learning of children both at home and school. The research here has mentioned areas on how parents can be involved in the children’s learning of literacy at home and school. The reason for this research was to find out the extent of parental involvement in the children’s learning of literacy at home and school. During September and October 2014 the researcher visited one of the government primary schools in Uganda found in Eastern region in Bukedea district to collect data, through semi structured interviews, focus group discussions, lesson …

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The Head Teacher’S Experience In Dealing With Noncompliant Teachers In A Secondary School: A Case Of A School In Arua District, Uganda., Okecha Patrick Dec 2014

The Head Teacher’S Experience In Dealing With Noncompliant Teachers In A Secondary School: A Case Of A School In Arua District, Uganda., Okecha Patrick

Master of Education

Effective school leadership is linked to proper management of discipline of teachers that improves teaching and learning of students. Management of teachers’ misconduct is believed to be possible with the head teacher applying the teachers’ discipline management procedures established by MoES. Commitment and discipline of teachers are the key factors to effective curriculum delivery to the students. The issue of noncompliant teachers does not only affect teaching and learning in schools, but also give head teacher hard time to deal with it.This study on head teacher’s experience in dealing with noncompliant teachers was conducted in one secondary school in Uganda …

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Investigating The Use Of Concrete Materials In The Teaching Of Mathematics In Primary One; Insights From Two Public Primary Schools In Wakiso District, Uganda, Nansubuga Mercy Sharon Dec 2014

Investigating The Use Of Concrete Materials In The Teaching Of Mathematics In Primary One; Insights From Two Public Primary Schools In Wakiso District, Uganda, Nansubuga Mercy Sharon

Master of Education

The purpose of this study was to investigate how teachers use concrete materials in the teaching of mathematics in a primary one class. The study describes a qualitative study research that was conducted in two public primary schools in Wakiso district, Uganda. Two teachers of primary one from two schools and a workshop of 13 participants constituted the population for the study. Data was collected using document analysis, interview guides and lesson observations. Data was analysed using descriptive and verbatim quotations. Concrete materials are real objects that have both visual and tactile appeal used by teachers to facilitate teaching and …

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How Leadership Supports Technology- Based Networks (Tbns) In Teaching And Learning In Teachers Colleges, Samuel Onesmo Kabulo Dec 2014

How Leadership Supports Technology- Based Networks (Tbns) In Teaching And Learning In Teachers Colleges, Samuel Onesmo Kabulo

Master of Education

The rapid evolution of information and communication technology has influenced the way knowledge is produced and transmitted in educational institutions globally and particularly in Tanzania. Technology based networks (TBNs) are intentionally developed to enhance meaningful learning among learners. The Tanzania government’s remarkable efforts of equipping all 34 public teachers colleges with technological facilities in 2007 influenced the use of technology based networks (TBNs) in teaching and learning at teachers’ colleges. Of importance, leadership is a change agent to support TBNs to bring about intended learning outcomes. This study explored how leadership supports Technology-based Technology in teaching and learning in teachers …

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Exploring The Impact Of Maths Anxiety On Students’ Cognitive Engagement, Timothy Mugendi Njagi Dec 2014

Exploring The Impact Of Maths Anxiety On Students’ Cognitive Engagement, Timothy Mugendi Njagi

Master of Education

Mathematics is internationally accepted as a core subject of great importance, with pressure on students and teachers to achieve as highly as possible. Against a concern in Kenya about low mathematics attainment, this study examines the phenomenon of ‘maths anxiety’, i.e. anxiety experienced when attempting to do, or thinking about mathematics, whether in the classroom or elsewhere. Key themes from the background literature include connections with physical, emotional and psychological disorientation, impairing the logical reasoning skills required for the high order thinking necessary for learning mathematics. A mixed methods case study design was used, set in one mixed secondary school, …

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The Utilization Of The Library Innovation Project As An Intervention Of Developing Literacy In Morogoro Region Of Tanzania, Roselyne Obiero Ayieko Dec 2014

The Utilization Of The Library Innovation Project As An Intervention Of Developing Literacy In Morogoro Region Of Tanzania, Roselyne Obiero Ayieko

Master of Education

Due to high rate of enrolment in primary schools which is as a result of UPE, more children are going to school but the literacy levels are very low in Tanzania. More children are leaving school without attaining basic literacy that can make them function fully in the society. The situation is even worse in the rural areas. The situation has called for the NGOs, to intervene to bring about equity and equality to the people of Turiani. The RR has intervened in the rural areas of Turiani by constructing libraries to be utilized to improve literacy in the region. …

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The Role Of School Management In Improving Pupils ‘Academic Performance In Government-Aided Primary Schools: The Case Of Two Primary Schools In Yumbe District In The West Nile Region Of Uganda, John Angulibo Dec 2014

The Role Of School Management In Improving Pupils ‘Academic Performance In Government-Aided Primary Schools: The Case Of Two Primary Schools In Yumbe District In The West Nile Region Of Uganda, John Angulibo

Master of Education

Improving pupils’ academic performance in primary school is a success story in endeavours to advance educational goals. However, pupils’ academic performance is wanting in most primary schools throughout Uganda in general and Yumbe district in particular despite heavy government-investments in universalising primary education since 1997. This case study, therefore, explored the role of school management in improving pupils’ academic performance in two neighbouring government-aided primary schools in Yumbe district in the West Nile Region of Uganda. It was guided by three objectives: to find the perceptions of school management about academic performance; to ascertain the reasons for disparities in performance …

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An Exploration Of The Role Of The Learner In The English As A Second Language Classroom. A Case Study Of A Rural Public Primary School In Vihiga County, Kenya, John Auna Esikumo Dec 2014

An Exploration Of The Role Of The Learner In The English As A Second Language Classroom. A Case Study Of A Rural Public Primary School In Vihiga County, Kenya, John Auna Esikumo

Master of Education

Active participation of the learner in the English language class is the foundation upon which the learning of the language takes place. This is because learners‟ scholastic accomplishment may be greatly affected by their active engagement in class as they interact among themselves, with teachers and with instructional resources. Children learn best when they participate enthusiastically in the classroom so as to communicate more effectively and enhance critical thinking. Therefore, teachers should promote strategies that reinforce learning capacities to be more interactive to inculcate skills for life-long learning. This study sought to explore the role of the learner in the …

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Exploration Of Teacher Resource Center Support Towards Professional Growth Of Primary School Teachers In The Teaching Of Mathematics: A Case Of A Trc In Southern Tanzania., Chrysostom Bonus Matenga Dec 2014

Exploration Of Teacher Resource Center Support Towards Professional Growth Of Primary School Teachers In The Teaching Of Mathematics: A Case Of A Trc In Southern Tanzania., Chrysostom Bonus Matenga

Master of Education

A number of primary school teachers have academic and professional shortcomings which can be traced to their education background before they got into the teaching profession. However, to replace these qualitatively weak teachers with the quality ones is not possible as they are many in numbers and also due to contractual obligations. The only viable existing solution therefore is to up-grade teachers by means of in-service teacher professional development programmes. This study therefore, explored TRC support towards professional growth of primary school teachers in the teaching of mathematics. The study applied a qualitative research approach and a single case study …

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Chemistry Teachers’ Perceptions Of Team Teaching In Enhancing Their Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A Case Study Of A Secondary School In Embu County, Kenya., Margaret Karimi Njiru Dec 2014

Chemistry Teachers’ Perceptions Of Team Teaching In Enhancing Their Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A Case Study Of A Secondary School In Embu County, Kenya., Margaret Karimi Njiru

Master of Education

Team teaching is one of the rich avenues through which chemistry teachers‟ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) can be enhanced. However studies have shown that perceptions richly impact on the choices that chemistry teachers make concerning a particular pedagogical strategy like team teaching. Though in team teaching teachers are engaged in the three components of co-planning, co-instruction and co-assessment for a group of learners, chemistry teachers are rarely involved in these components and especially co-instruction. Understanding the chemistry teachers‟ perceptions of team teaching and how these perceptions inform their practise was therefore the aim of this study since through team teaching …

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The Exploration Of The Impact Of School Inspections By The District Inspectors Of Schools On School Management By The Head Teachers: A Case Of Primary Schools In Koboko District In West Nile, Uganda., Moga Muhammad Dec 2014

The Exploration Of The Impact Of School Inspections By The District Inspectors Of Schools On School Management By The Head Teachers: A Case Of Primary Schools In Koboko District In West Nile, Uganda., Moga Muhammad

Master of Education

School inspection is among the traditional instruments used by most education systems in attempt to control and promote quality Education service delivery for which the head teachers are responsible. Therefore, this study focuses on the impact of inspections on School management practices of head teachers. It considers the opinion of head teachers on the process, outcome and the challenges of School inspections in Koboko District. The study employs mixed approach in case study of four Primary Schools were Interviews with the head teachers centered on their level of involvement in the process and resultant effect of inspections, while Interview with …

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Using Oral Traditions (Stories) In Teaching Numeracy In Early Childhood In Lower Primary P1-3, West Nile Sub-Region Uganda, Owiny Anthony Anywar Dec 2014

Using Oral Traditions (Stories) In Teaching Numeracy In Early Childhood In Lower Primary P1-3, West Nile Sub-Region Uganda, Owiny Anthony Anywar

Master of Education

In traditional Africa, story was one of the teaching approaches used to impart most of multifaceted undocumented indigenous knowledge. Today in schools the world over stories are used to teach children in early childhood and the use extends beyond the school boundary because early childhood educators and parents have ascertained the contributions of stories in young children’s learning. Uses of stories in teaching make children learn and understand the entire world around them and they develop wisdom and skills through creativity to overcome challenges they face. Most teachers relate the use of stories in teaching language and other subjects while …

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An Investigation On The Utilization Of The Public Library By The Community: A Case Study Of A Public Library In Mombasa County, Kenya, Lydia Ethel Odhiambo Dec 2014

An Investigation On The Utilization Of The Public Library By The Community: A Case Study Of A Public Library In Mombasa County, Kenya, Lydia Ethel Odhiambo

Master of Education

Public libraries are known to play a major role in fostering knowledge and information to the community. They have continued to exist in the society for many generations meeting the various needs of the people by availing print and non-print materials. For many generations people have used libraries to gather information and generate new knowledge though in the recent times there has been a paradigm shift due to technological advancements. Public libraries are government run institutions and they purpose to serve the communities in the regions where they are established. The study was conducted a public library in Mombasa county, …

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Critical Literacy Development In Early Childhood Education, Blandina Francis Duwe Dec 2014

Critical Literacy Development In Early Childhood Education, Blandina Francis Duwe

Master of Education

Developing critical literacy using action research entails reading African stories to children and asking questions to direct children’s thinking. The idea of critical literacy development arises from the need to empower young children to be engaged in discussion about different issues that are directly or indirectly connected to their lives. This study employed the use of qualitative approach and action research design to explore how critical literacy could be developed in young children. Results found indicated that children can engage in exploring complex issues as long as they are exposed to activities that stimulate thinking to development of critical literacy. …

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