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Journal of Urban Affairs, 1999

In recent years, the number of community development corporations (CDCs) has increased dramatical... more In recent years, the number of community development corporations (CDCs) has increased dramatically, doubling in the decade between 1985 and 1995 to an estimated 2,000 to 2,200 organizations nationwide (National Congress for Community Economic Development [NCCED], 1989, 1995). These organizations typically maintain close ties with one or more low-income neighborhoods and work to improve the physical, social, and economic conditions in their service areas (Stoecker, 1997; Vidal, 1992). As federal dollars dedicated for housing and community development declined from their peak levels in the 1970s, CDCs sought and competed for capital from more diverse sources, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, local financial institutions, and private foundations. CDC activity has expanded beyond the traditional focus on housing and business development into human services, community empowerment, and building social capital (Rohe, 1998; Stoecker 1997; Temkin & Rohe, 1998). While this is consistent with the original concept of CDCs as organizations that take a comprehensive approach to community problems, the expansion of their activities places even greater demands on their resources. Almost certainly, the available resources will remain inadequate to meet all community problems, heightening the need for CDCs to use their limited resources efficiently. We know that there is great variability in CDC performance. Some have done admirably well while others have foundered. However, we know little about the factors that result in effective and efficient CDCs. Understanding what contributes to the success of CDCs is complicated by their dual goals of increasing both the economic and the social capital of their service areas. The impact of efforts to improve economic conditions may be reasonably quantifiable, while attempts to measure increases in social capital are still evolving (Temkin & Rohe, 1998). The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that influence CDCs' efficiency in generating economic investment within their service areas. Using data from NeighborWorks organizations throughout the United States, we will propose a measure of efficiency and then identify the factors that affect

Writing is fundamental to effective communication particularly in this era in which e-mail and ot... more Writing is fundamental to effective communication particularly in this era in which e-mail and other word processed documents are the norm rather than the exception in a workplace. Writing apprehension is a result not a cause. It is a result of lacking knowledge or understanding necessary to complete the writing task and the students' belief that writing is hard work. Writing is one of the four skills in Kiswahili language needed for written communication. However, previous studies point out that poor instructional strategies in Kiswahili language; not only limit the writing skills but also reduce students' curiosity in writing. Until then, little was known about the influence of peer response groups' strategy on students' writing essays. The purpose of this Paper, therefore, was to determine the influence of peer response groups' strategy on writing achievements in Kiswahili language among secondary school students in Kisii County, Kenya. To achieve this purpose...

The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswah... more The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswahili reading comprehension so as to enhance the following language aspects: read fluently and comprehend the passage, and increase performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension. However, this has not been realized as evidenced by students’ low performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension CATs over years among Sub-County secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya The objective of the Paper was to determine the differences between students taught Kiswahili reading comprehension using CAI and those students taught the same content using TTMs on Kiswahili reading comprehension. This Paper employed a causal-comparative design. A sample of 839 participants was drawn from a target population of 13290 subjects. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample. Questionnaires, Interview Schedules and Document Analysis Guide were used to collect quanti...

Following the rapid increase of reports concerning the radicalization of Kenyan youths and indulg... more Following the rapid increase of reports concerning the radicalization of Kenyan youths and indulging youths into terrorism propagators such as 'Al-Shabaab' in some parts of Kenya; has created a need to identify and disseminate effective intervention programs that will bar young people from being endured to participate in murderous activities against their fellow innocent Kenyans. However, the present curriculum does not adequately address the issue of radicalising our young people into religious extremism and preventing young generation from joining terrorism groups. Until then, however, little was known about the extent to which effective intervention programs would restore human dignity in learning institutions. The purpose of this Paper, therefore, was to determine the extent to which effective intervention programs would enhance human dignity among secondary school students in Mombasa County, Kenya. To achieve this purpose, the study sought to address the following objec...

Following the rapid increase of reports concerning the radicalization of Kenyan youths and indulg... more Following the rapid increase of reports concerning the radicalization of Kenyan youths and indulging youths into terrorism propagators such as 'Al-Shabaab' in some parts of Kenya; has created a need to identify and disseminate effective intervention programs that will bar young people from being endured to participate in murderous activities against their fellow innocent Kenyans. However, the present curriculum does not adequately address the issue of radicalising our young people into religious extremism and preventing young generation from joining terrorism groups. Until then, however, little was known about the extent to which effective intervention programs would restore human dignity in learning institutions. The purpose of this Paper, therefore, was to determine the extent to which effective intervention programs would enhance human dignity among secondary school students in Mombasa County, Kenya. To achieve this purpose, the study sought to address the following objec...

The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswah... more The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswahili reading comprehension so as to enhance the following language aspects: read fluently and comprehend the passage, and increase performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension. However, this has not been realized as evidenced by students' low performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension CATs over years among Sub-County secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya The objective of the Paper was to determine the differences between students taught Kiswahili reading comprehension using CAI and those students taught the same content using TTMs on Kiswahili reading comprehension. This Paper employed a causal-comparative design. A sample of 839 participants was drawn from a target population of 13290 subjects. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample. Questionnaires, Interview Schedules and Document Analysis Guide were used to collect qu...

The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswah... more The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswahili reading comprehension so as to enhance the following language aspects: read fluently and comprehend the passage, and increase performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension. However, this has not been realized as evidenced by students’ low performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension CATs over years among Sub-County secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya The objective of the Paper was to determine the differences between students taught Kiswahili reading comprehension using CAI and those students taught the same content using TTMs on Kiswahili reading comprehension. This Paper employed a causal-comparative design. A sample of 839 participants was drawn from a target population of 13290 subjects. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample. Questionnaires, Interview Schedules and Document Analysis Guide were used to collect quanti...

The MoEST (2006) initiated the integration of multimedia into teaching of Kiswahili grammar aspec... more The MoEST (2006) initiated the integration of multimedia into teaching of Kiswahili grammar aspects so as to enhance the following language aspects: pronunciations, spellings, punctuations, constructing sentences correctly and general appropriate use of Kiswahili language patterns. Though, this has not been achieved as witnessed by students' low performance on Kiswahili grammar aspects CATs over years among Sub-County secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya The objective of the Paper was to determine the differences between students taught Kiswahili grammar aspects using multimedia and those students taught the same content using TTMs on learning achievements on Kiswahili grammar aspects. This Paper employed a causal-comparative design. A sample of 750 participants was drawn from a target population of 12900 subjects. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample. Questionnaires and Document Analysis Guide were used to collect qu...

Journal of Urban Affairs, 1999

In recent years, the number of community development corporations (CDCs) has increased dramatical... more In recent years, the number of community development corporations (CDCs) has increased dramatically, doubling in the decade between 1985 and 1995 to an estimated 2,000 to 2,200 organizations nationwide (National Congress for Community Economic Development [NCCED], 1989, 1995). These organizations typically maintain close ties with one or more low-income neighborhoods and work to improve the physical, social, and economic conditions in their service areas (Stoecker, 1997; Vidal, 1992). As federal dollars dedicated for housing and community development declined from their peak levels in the 1970s, CDCs sought and competed for capital from more diverse sources, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs, local financial institutions, and private foundations. CDC activity has expanded beyond the traditional focus on housing and business development into human services, community empowerment, and building social capital (Rohe, 1998; Stoecker 1997; Temkin & Rohe, 1998). While this is consistent with the original concept of CDCs as organizations that take a comprehensive approach to community problems, the expansion of their activities places even greater demands on their resources. Almost certainly, the available resources will remain inadequate to meet all community problems, heightening the need for CDCs to use their limited resources efficiently. We know that there is great variability in CDC performance. Some have done admirably well while others have foundered. However, we know little about the factors that result in effective and efficient CDCs. Understanding what contributes to the success of CDCs is complicated by their dual goals of increasing both the economic and the social capital of their service areas. The impact of efforts to improve economic conditions may be reasonably quantifiable, while attempts to measure increases in social capital are still evolving (Temkin & Rohe, 1998). The purpose of this study is to determine the factors that influence CDCs' efficiency in generating economic investment within their service areas. Using data from NeighborWorks organizations throughout the United States, we will propose a measure of efficiency and then identify the factors that affect

Writing is fundamental to effective communication particularly in this era in which e-mail and ot... more Writing is fundamental to effective communication particularly in this era in which e-mail and other word processed documents are the norm rather than the exception in a workplace. Writing apprehension is a result not a cause. It is a result of lacking knowledge or understanding necessary to complete the writing task and the students' belief that writing is hard work. Writing is one of the four skills in Kiswahili language needed for written communication. However, previous studies point out that poor instructional strategies in Kiswahili language; not only limit the writing skills but also reduce students' curiosity in writing. Until then, little was known about the influence of peer response groups' strategy on students' writing essays. The purpose of this Paper, therefore, was to determine the influence of peer response groups' strategy on writing achievements in Kiswahili language among secondary school students in Kisii County, Kenya. To achieve this purpose...

The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswah... more The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswahili reading comprehension so as to enhance the following language aspects: read fluently and comprehend the passage, and increase performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension. However, this has not been realized as evidenced by students’ low performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension CATs over years among Sub-County secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya The objective of the Paper was to determine the differences between students taught Kiswahili reading comprehension using CAI and those students taught the same content using TTMs on Kiswahili reading comprehension. This Paper employed a causal-comparative design. A sample of 839 participants was drawn from a target population of 13290 subjects. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample. Questionnaires, Interview Schedules and Document Analysis Guide were used to collect quanti...

Following the rapid increase of reports concerning the radicalization of Kenyan youths and indulg... more Following the rapid increase of reports concerning the radicalization of Kenyan youths and indulging youths into terrorism propagators such as 'Al-Shabaab' in some parts of Kenya; has created a need to identify and disseminate effective intervention programs that will bar young people from being endured to participate in murderous activities against their fellow innocent Kenyans. However, the present curriculum does not adequately address the issue of radicalising our young people into religious extremism and preventing young generation from joining terrorism groups. Until then, however, little was known about the extent to which effective intervention programs would restore human dignity in learning institutions. The purpose of this Paper, therefore, was to determine the extent to which effective intervention programs would enhance human dignity among secondary school students in Mombasa County, Kenya. To achieve this purpose, the study sought to address the following objec...

Following the rapid increase of reports concerning the radicalization of Kenyan youths and indulg... more Following the rapid increase of reports concerning the radicalization of Kenyan youths and indulging youths into terrorism propagators such as 'Al-Shabaab' in some parts of Kenya; has created a need to identify and disseminate effective intervention programs that will bar young people from being endured to participate in murderous activities against their fellow innocent Kenyans. However, the present curriculum does not adequately address the issue of radicalising our young people into religious extremism and preventing young generation from joining terrorism groups. Until then, however, little was known about the extent to which effective intervention programs would restore human dignity in learning institutions. The purpose of this Paper, therefore, was to determine the extent to which effective intervention programs would enhance human dignity among secondary school students in Mombasa County, Kenya. To achieve this purpose, the study sought to address the following objec...

The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswah... more The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswahili reading comprehension so as to enhance the following language aspects: read fluently and comprehend the passage, and increase performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension. However, this has not been realized as evidenced by students' low performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension CATs over years among Sub-County secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya The objective of the Paper was to determine the differences between students taught Kiswahili reading comprehension using CAI and those students taught the same content using TTMs on Kiswahili reading comprehension. This Paper employed a causal-comparative design. A sample of 839 participants was drawn from a target population of 13290 subjects. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample. Questionnaires, Interview Schedules and Document Analysis Guide were used to collect qu...

The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswah... more The MoEST (2006) introduced the integration of computer aided instruction into teaching of Kiswahili reading comprehension so as to enhance the following language aspects: read fluently and comprehend the passage, and increase performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension. However, this has not been realized as evidenced by students’ low performance on Kiswahili reading comprehension CATs over years among Sub-County secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya The objective of the Paper was to determine the differences between students taught Kiswahili reading comprehension using CAI and those students taught the same content using TTMs on Kiswahili reading comprehension. This Paper employed a causal-comparative design. A sample of 839 participants was drawn from a target population of 13290 subjects. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample. Questionnaires, Interview Schedules and Document Analysis Guide were used to collect quanti...

The MoEST (2006) initiated the integration of multimedia into teaching of Kiswahili grammar aspec... more The MoEST (2006) initiated the integration of multimedia into teaching of Kiswahili grammar aspects so as to enhance the following language aspects: pronunciations, spellings, punctuations, constructing sentences correctly and general appropriate use of Kiswahili language patterns. Though, this has not been achieved as witnessed by students' low performance on Kiswahili grammar aspects CATs over years among Sub-County secondary schools in Nakuru County, Kenya The objective of the Paper was to determine the differences between students taught Kiswahili grammar aspects using multimedia and those students taught the same content using TTMs on learning achievements on Kiswahili grammar aspects. This Paper employed a causal-comparative design. A sample of 750 participants was drawn from a target population of 12900 subjects. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to select the study sample. Questionnaires and Document Analysis Guide were used to collect qu...