Bücher von Joshua Gichaba Manduku

Academic Paper from the year 2017 in the subject Pedagogy - The Teacher, Educational Leadership, grade: 14, University of Kabianga, language: English, abstract: The objectives of the study were to identify various ways in which head teachers influenced staff morale of teachers in public primary schools in Busia West Sub-County. The expectancy theory of motivation by Victor Vroom was adopted for this study. A conceptual framework that illustrates the relationship between the main variables of the study was also developed. A descriptive survey research design was utilized in this study. The study employed an eclectic research methodology or the quantitative and qualitative mixed methods approach with interviews being discussed qualitatively to support or dispute the findings from the questionnaires and document analysis. The target population was drawn from 15 County Education Officers, 83 schools, 83 head teachers and 562 teachers. Fifteen schools and all their head teachers, 160 teachers and 5 education officers were sampled for the study. The number of teachers per school was obtained using proportionate random sampling while the head teachers were sampled purposively. The researcher used questionnaires, interviews and document analysis and observation checklists as tools for collecting data. Pilot survey was carried out in Kembu Zone in Bomet West Sub County. The study findings revealed that: Teaching and learning materials especially teaching aids were unavailable, classrooms were not conducive for teaching and learning and meals were not provided to teachers in their schools; Head teachers did not reward their teachers when they performed well, neither did they give their teachers trips. Merit certificates were also not given to the teachers once students excelled in their subjects. Cash awards were not also given to teachers once their students did well. Teachers were also not promoted to the next grade once students excelled in their subjects.

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2017 in the subject Education - Reading Instruction, grade: 8, University of Kabianga (Education), course: Education, Media and Resources, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of teaching and learning resources on the performance of English Language in lower Primary Schools in Baringo central Sub-County, Baringo County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish whether the availability of qualified teachers of lower primary English, affects English performance; to find out whether the class size affects performance in lower primary; to find out whether the availability of English textbooks affects English performance in lower primary schools and to examine whether the availability and use of teaching aids in lower primary affects English language performance. The study used descriptive survey research design. The study was carried out in Baringo Central Sub-County, Baringo County. The study was grounded on the learning theory. The target population was 3,200 pupils 39 Head teachers and 39 Subject teachers. The sample comprised 273 pupils, 39 Head teachers and 39 subject teachers. Purposive and simple random sampling was employed to sample the respondents. The research instruments were pre-tested in Baringo North Sub-County with a selected pilot sample identical to the actual sample that was used for the study to check any deficiencies in the research instruments. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics in particular measure of central tendency and the results were analyzed with the aid of Spreadsheets and Word processing software. The study concluded that most pupils had limited/ insufficient access to learning materials, most teachers are overloaded and lack English language specialization. The findings are expected to assist head teachers and policy makers to establish equipped resource centers with a variety of English related learning resources.

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2017 in the subject Pedagogy - The Teacher, Educational Leadership, grade: 14, University of Kabianga (EDUCATION), course: EDUCATION ADMINISTARTION, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of School Based Learning Programmes on teachers¿ effectiveness in Molo Subcounty. School Based Learning Programme is a mode of study undertaken by teachers who are already in the teaching profession. This programme is offered during the school holidays in April, August and December and in the evenings and weekends. The programme affects the teachers¿ performance in their respective secondary schools either positively or negatively. This study was guided by five main objectives: To determine the effect of School Based Learning Programme on teacher¿s effectiveness on planning for instruction, on lesson content delivery, teacher¿s evaluation skills, on development of Student-Teacher relationship and finally to examine the effect on their use of teaching- learning resources on their teaching. The study employed descriptive survey design. 356 teachers, 36 head teachers, one Quality Assurance and Standards Officer which formed a target population of 393 respondents.