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The effect of academic advising on academic performance Of university students in Kenyan universities

Muola, James M.; Maithya, Redempta; Mwinzi, A. M. (IAARR, 2011)

Although academic advising in Kenyan universities exists, no research has been done to find out how it impacts on students’ educational and career goals. This research aimed at establishing the effect of academic advising ...
The principals’ and teacher counsellors’ perception of the factors influencing effective delivery of guidance and counselling services in public secondary schools in Laikipia district

Muola, James M.; Karangu, Githua N. (IAARR, 2011)

Despite the institutionalization of guidance and counselling programme in Kenyan public secondary schools, cases of indiscipline are still rampant. This study investigated the factors that influence the delivery of ...
Investigation of teaching the integrated topics on drug abuse in secondary school curriculum

Mulwa, David M.; Kimiti, R. P.; Waweru, S. N.; Nalelia, S.; Muindi, Muindi, M. (2011)

The problem of this study was to investigate the teaching of the integrated topics on drug abuse in the secondary school curriculum as a strategy to wipe out the problem of drug abuse among students in Machakos District, ...
Determinants of research productivity among academics in Kenya

Migosi, Joash A.; Ndege, Tom M.; Onsongo, Jane (Inderscience, 2011)

This study sought to examine the factors that influence research productivity (RP) among academic staff in selected universities in Kenya. Toutkoushian's (2006) model that links RP to a variety of economic variables is ...
Understanding students’ out-of-school mathematics and science practice

Muthwii, Samson M.; Masingila, Joanna O.; Kimani, Patrick M. (Springer Verlag, 2011-02)

This study examined standard 6 and 8 (Standards 6 and 8 are the sixth and eighth years, respectively, of primary level schooling in Kenya.) students’ perceptions of how they use mathematics and science outside the classroom ...
Factors that motivate business faculty in Kenya to conduct research

Migosi, Joash A.; Migiro, Stephen O.; Ogula, Paul (Academic Journals, 2011-11)

This study sought to examine the factors that influ ence research productivity among business academic staff in selected universities in Kenya. S urvey research design was employed in this study. Questionnaire was used ...
Peace education for sustainable peace and development: a case of Kenya

Mulwa, David M.; Maiyo, Julius K.; Ngao, Gladys; Mugambi, Paul (International Research Journals, 2012)

A culture of peace will be achieved when citizens of the world understand global problems; have the skills to resolve conflicts constructively, know and live by international standards of human rights, gender and racial ...
The Impact of Year of Study, Gender and Academic Performance on Students’ Perception on Academic Advising in Kenyan Universities

Migosi, Joash A.; Muola, James M.; Maithya, Redempta (Asian Economic and Social Society, 2012-02-05)

A sample of 187 university students (53, 41 and 93 first, second and third year respectively) participated in this study. No significant relationship (r = 0.138) was found between the rate at which students seek academic ...
Effectiveness of Coping Training Programme in Enhancing Psychosocial Adjustment for Persons Living with HIV/AIDs in Nakuru North District, Kenya

Muola, James M.; Kariuki, Reuben G.; Sindabi, Agrey M. (Asian Economic and Social Society, 2012-02-05)

This was an experi emntal study which assessed the effectiveness of a coping training programme in enhancing psychosocial adjustment among persons living with HIV/AIDS ( PLWHA) in Nakuru North Distrct, Kenya. A sample ...
Perceptions of academic staff on research and publishing in Kenyan universities

Migosi, Joash A.; Muola, James M.; Maithya, Redempta (International Journal of Education Administration and Policy Studies, 2012-03)

Academic research represents the backbone of hu man activity in improving the quality of life through expanding frontiers of academic knowledge , and making further research possible throughout the world. Academic ...
Academic Advising Needs among University Students in Kenya

Muola, James M.; Migosi, Joash A. (Asian Economic and Social Society, 2012-07-01)

It is not easy for the overburdened student counselors in universities to adequately address students’ needs in all areas. Hence, the establishment of academic advisin g Western countries and rece ntly in some Kenyan ...
Critical analysis of the effectiveness of programmes and activities developed to improve educational access, quality and equity in Kenya

Mulwa, David M.; Kiilu, Redempta M.; Musau, Catherine N. (2012-09)

The declarations of the 1990 Jomtien World Conference on Education and the 2000 Dakar World Education Forum both emphasized that to achieve Education for All (EFA) by 2015 , in addition to increased access to education, ...
Trends in primary school dropout and completion rat es in the pastoralist Turkana County, Kenya

Migosi, Joash A.; Nanok, Daniel; Ombuki, Charles N.; Metet, Joseph (Transnational Research Journals, 2012-10)

The status of education in Turkana County is typical of all Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASAL) Counties of Kenya characterised by low enrolment levels, high dropout rates and poor infrastructural development. This study was ...
Hindrances to pupils’ access and participation in primary school education in Kakuma and Lokichoggio divisions, Turkana county

Migosi, Joash A.; Nanok, Daniel; Ombuki, Charles N.; Metet, Joseph (Transnational Research Journals Vol. 1(10) pp. 308-315, November, 2012, 2012-11)

This study was undertaken to investigate pupils’ ac cess and participation challenges in primary school education in Kakuma and Lokichoggio divisions of Tu rkana County in North Western Kenya. The purpose of the study ...
Determinants of primary school access and participation rates in the pastoralist Turkana County, Kenya

Migosi, Joash A.; Daniel, Nanok; Ombuki, Charles N.; Ombuki, Kennedy N.; Evusa, Zablon; Metet, Joseph (Transnational Research Journals, 2012-12)

The status of education in Turkana County is typica l of all the ASAL counties of Kenya characterised b y low enrolments levels, high dropout rates and poor infrastructural development. This study was undertaken to ...
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 ...
Motivational Factors for Substance Abuse Among Secondary School and University Students in Kenya: The Way Forward

Maithya, Redempta; Muola, James M.; Mwinzi, Dinah (Asian Economic and Social Society, 2013)

Substance abuse is becoming an increasing problem in Kenya. A number of studies carried out in the country show that almost every Kenyan youngster at one time or another experiments with substances, especially beer and ...
Relationship between post election violence traumatic events and the level of posttraumatic stress disorder among primary school pupils in Kibera and Kayole settlements, Nairobi, Kenya

Muola, James M.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (Contemporary Research Center Australia, 2013)

This study seeks to determine whether pupils who experienced post election violence which occurred after 2007/2008 disputed elections would have higher levels of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder than those who did not. The ...
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 ...
Teachers’ labeling of students and its effect on students’ self– concept: a case of Mwala district, Machakos county, Kenya

Muola, James M.; Mwania, Jonathan M. (2013)

There is a need to help secondary school students to attain higher academic achievements in the national examinations. This is because good performance in these examinations acts as a channel through which students proceed ...

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