Browsing by Author "Mwania, Jonathan M."

Administrative factors influencing the implementation of free secondary school education in public secondary schools in Makindu sub –county, Makueni County, Kenya

Ndambuki, Benjamin K. (2016-02-17)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the administrative factors influencing the implementation of free secondary education in public secondary schools in Makindu Sub – County, Makueni County. Four research objectives ...

An Assessment of parental level of income on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya

Ngangi, Angelina M.; Mwania, Jonathan M.; Cheloti, Selpher K. (2023-05)

The study sought to establish the influence of parental level of income on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kangundo Sub-county. It adopted a descriptive survey research design. It targeted ...

An assessment of parental literacy level on academic performance of their secondary school level children in Kenya

Ngangi, Angelina M.; Cheloti, Selpher K.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (IJ Publication, 2023-05)

The study sought to establish the influence of parental level of education on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kangundo Sub-county. It adopted a descriptive survey research design. It targeted ...

An assessment of the influence of parents’ role in monitoring learning activities on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya

Ngangi, Angelina M.; Cheloti, Selpher K.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (IJ Publication, 2023-05)

The study sought to establish the influence of parents’ role in monitoring learning activities on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kangundo Sub-county, Kenya. It adopted a descriptive survey ...

Attachment styles and risky sexual behaviors in adolescents

Owino, Walter O.; Asakhulu, Newton M.; Mwania, Jonathan M.; Mwanza, Rose (2021)

Infection with sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies are risks associated with adolescents’ risky sexual behavior. Mental models of attachment relationships influence behavior and may influence adolescents’ ...

Attachment styles as predictors of substance use among secondary school students in Nairobi County, Kenya

Owino, Walter O.; Mwania, Jonathan M.; Asakhulu, Newton M. (2021-10)

Substance use is common among secondary school students in Kenya and poses a threat to their health and academic achievement. Therefore, there is need to find out determinants of substance use so that measures can be taken ...

Attachment styles as predictors of suicidal behavior in school going adolescents

Mwania, Jonathan M.; Owino, Walter O.; Kimatu, Josphert N. (2023-07)

Purpose: Secondary school students face numerous challenges as they balance academic challenges, parental and peer pressures, emotional issues related to puberty changes and adolescence expectations. They also grapple about ...

Availability and use of play materials, and their influence on social and emotional development of pre - school children in Kyangwithya zone, Kitui county

Wathu, Winnie M.; Mwania, Jonathan M.; Mwinzi, Joseph M. (2017)

This paper presents the findings on availability and use of play materials in play and their influence on social and emotional development of pre-school children in Kyangwithya zone, Kitui County, Kenya. Within this broad ...

Availability of computer facilities and integration of information communication technology in teaching and learning in public primary schools in Kenya

Shikomera, Mandila B.; Mulwa, Janet K.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (2023-09-05)

This study sought to investigate the influence of availability of computer facilities on integration of information communication technology in teaching and learning in public primary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. The ...

The challenges and needs of professional teacher training

Harrison, Sylvia; Yengwe, Jones; Mwelwa-Zgambo, Lukonde; Kasivu, Gideon M.; Mwania, Jonathan M.; Kiggundu, Joseph; Ngamau, Catherine; Obegi, Felix; Loyolah, Richard; Määttänen, Satu; Laitinen, Eija (HAMK Unlimited Professional, 2022)

The growing understanding on learning processes is calling for transformation from lecture-based to student-centered teaching methods, such as problem-based learning (PBL). However, lack of professional development ...

Condom Use, Awareness and Perceptions among Secondary School Students in Kenya

Migosi, Joash A.; Mucugu, Pauline; Mwania, Jonathan M. (Asian Economic and Social Society, 2013)

Risky sexual practices are rampant among adolescents in Kenya. The sexual practices include unprotected sexual intercourse. Consequences of risky sexual behaviour include poor performance in school and infection with ...

Effect of mûgûka chewing by the youth on criminal activities in Kibwezi West Sub-county

Julius, Justin M.; Maithya, Harrison M.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (2021-11)

One of the drugs that is widely abused by the youth in Kenya is mûgûka. National Council Against Drug Abuse reports that approximately 100,000 people in Makueni County consume muguka 92% of whom are youth. Despite this ...

The effects of teacher training on implementation of life skills education in public secondary schools in Kenya

Ndangili, Geoffrey M.; Cheloti, Selpher K.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (2024-04)

According to Kafu (2006), a society's educational system dictates its destiny. The study set out to determine the effects of teacher training on implementation of Life Skills Education in public secondary schools in Mwala ...

Effects of Vee Heuristic teaching approach on secondary school students’ attitudes towards biology in Kenya

Njue, Antony K.; Kamau, Leonard M.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (Taylor & Francis, 2018-02)

Biological knowledge plays fundamental role in most aspects of human life. Its application in genetic engineering has made a tremendous contribution towards meeting the demand of food security, medicine and control of a ...

Emerging need for academic advising in schools, colleges and Universities in Kenya

Muola, James M.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (Asian Economic and Social Society, 2013)

t is not easy for the overburdened student counselors in schools, colleges and universities to adequately address students’ needs in all areas. This has led to the establishment of academic advising in Western countries ...

The extend of ICT integration in the management of public secondary schools in Kitui County, Kenya

Mutisya, Angeline M.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (2017-11)

The study sought to determine the extent to which Information and Communication Technology has been integrated in the management of public secondary schools in Kitui County, Kenya. A descriptive survey research design ...

The extent to which principals’ use of autocratic leadership style influences students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya

Mwove, Peter N.; Kasivu, Gideon M.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (2023)

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which principals’ use of autocratic leadership style influences students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County. ...

The extent to which principals’ use of democratic leadership style influences students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya

Mwove, Peter N.; Mwania, Jonathan M.; Kasivu, Gideon M. (2023-08)

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of Democratic leadership style on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Mwala Sub-county, Kenya. This study used a descriptive survey research ...

The extent to which principals’ use of transactional leadership style influences students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya

Mwove, Peter N.; Mwania, Jonathan M.; Kasivu, Gideon M. (2023-09)

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of transactional leadership style on students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Mwala Sub-county, Kenya. This study used a descriptive survey ...

The extent to which principals’ use of transformational leadership style influences students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Kenya

Mwove, Peter N.; Mwania, Jonathan M.; Kasivu, Gideon M. (2023-05)

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which principals’ use of transformational leadership style influences students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Mwala sub-county, Machakos ...

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