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an inquiry on the paradoxes of the of the impact of presentation skills
(Proceedings of the ICE, 2009)The paper looks at the aims of higher education in the twenty first century and the kind of graduate that can fit in the fast changing and unpredictable global arena, where what worked in the years past is fast losing ... -
Testing of inferencing behaviour in a second language
(Routledge, Taylor and Francis group, 2010-03-26)The term ‘inferencing’ has been used in many texts and teaching books to mean a process or a discrete skill in reading and implies the process of gap-filling. Other texts call this ‘pragmatic inferencing’, meaning the ... -
Testing of Inferencing Behavior in a Second Language
(International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2010-03-26)The term ‘inferencing’ has been used in many texts and teaching books to mean a process or a discrete skill in reading and implies the process of gap-filling. Other texts call this ‘pragmatic inferencing’, meaning the ... -
Effects of concept mapping teaching strategy on students' attitude towards secondary school Biology
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Reducing Gender Differences in Achievement in Biology through Concept Mapping Strategy
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The Future of Education and Its Challenges in Africa.
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2012)Looks at the need for quality education that will propel the African continent into the future. The assesment of theory and industrial needs are addressed in the light of future demands. Change of current educational ... -
Perception of Students and Staff on Determinants of Performance in Science Laboratory Technology in Institutes of Technology in Southern Nyanza Region, Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2012-10)Science Laboratory Technology training is considered pivotal to Kenya’s economy, as it is increasingly seen as a vehicle through which the country will build a competitive workforce for key industries within priority sectors ... -
An Exposition of Some Adapted Lexemes in Dholuo
(Horizon Research, 2013)The paper gives an exposition of some adapted English lexemes into Dholuo. The work relied on a descriptive design. Total purposive sampling technique was incorporated in collecting secondary data to saturation level. All ... -
Kufaa kwa nadharia ya uchanganuzi vijenzi katika uchambuzi wa hiponimia.
(2013)Hiponimia ni mojawapo ya mahusiano ya kifahiwa inayoashiria uhusiano ambapo leksimu ya jumla inajumuisha kimaana leksimu mahususi. Uhusiano wa leksimu kihiponimia ulidhukuriwa kuwa unafanana katika lugha anuwai ulimwenguni ... -
Secondary School Teachers’ Perceptions of a Biology Constructivist Learning Environment in Gem District, Kenya
(International Journal of Educational Research and Technology, 2013)This study investigated the teachers’ perceptions of actual and preferred constructivist biology learning environment. The study adopted a survey design. Data were collected from a sample of 41 biology teachers from Gem ... -
A Study of Terrorism Discourse in TaifaLeo Newspaper of Kenya
(Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 2013-03)Terrorism is a global concern and usually elicits a lot of sensationalism every time it occurs. The media often finds itself in the middle of debates over this issue. Apart from the role of informing the public, the media ... -
Effects of terrorism news on readers of newspapers:
(Academic Research International, 2013-07)The media plays an important role in giving the masses information about terrorism. Many developing countries have not in the past had many acts of terrorism that originated directly from those countries and for a long ... -
Effects of Board of Governor’s Decision Making in the Management of Public Secondary Schools in Uriri District, Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2013-07)The purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by the BOG in the management of public secondary schools in Uriri District Kenya. Objective of the article was to establish the effect of Board of Governors’ ... -
Science Process Skills in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Biology Practical Examinations
(2013-10)The purpose of the study was to determine the science process skills included in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) biology practical examinations in Kenya for a period of 10 years (2002- 2012). Ex-post ... -
Rethinking University Education: A Navigation in the Emerging Knowledge Economy in Africa
(Journal of Education & Human Development, 2014)Globalization has placed organizations everywhere in new and different competitive situations where knowledgeable, effective behavior has come to provide the competitive edge. This paper makes important contributions to ... -
Motivational Beliefs and Self-Regulation in Biology Learning: Influence of Ethnicity, Gender and Grade Level in Kenya
(2014)The study investigated the influence of ethnicity, gender and grade level on the motivational beliefs and self-regulation in Biology learning through a non-experimental quantitative study among 317 students in 2 co-educational ... -
Substance Abuse among Public Secondary School Students: Prevalence, Strategies and Challenges for Public Secondary School Managers in Kenya: A Case Study of Kisumu East Sub County
(Department of Educational Management and Foundations, Maseno University, 2014-09)Substance abuse among public secondary school students is reality that is spreading at an alarming rate. If not checked, it could destroy the youth who are in their formative stage in life. Its outcomes include school ... -
Challenges in Selection and Utilization of Approved Secondary Kiswahili Course Books in Kenya
(African Journal of Education Science & Technology (AJEST), 2014-12)The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology in Kenya launched the multiple-choice textbook policy to be used in selection of course books and other instructional materials in public primary and secondary schools as ... -
Characteristics of Distance Learners In The Case Of External Degree Programme of the University Of Nairobi
(International journal of scientific footprints, 2015)The study was based on the characteristics of distance learners at the School of Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Nairobi. The particular case under study was the Bachelor of Education (Arts) students ...
