samson ondigi - Academia.edu (original) (raw)

Papers by samson ondigi

DBA-Africa Management Review, 2017

Several studies indicate significant relationship between personality attributes and microenterpr... more Several studies indicate significant relationship between personality attributes and microenterprise growth. A correlational survey on 354 micro-enterprises manufacturing metallic products at Kamukunji stipulate positive and negative influences between personality attributes and vertical plus horizontal growth in employees, sales, departments and divisions. Data collection using structured questionnaire administered face to face signifies that desire to be boss and desire to succeed propels growth. Personality attributes model (60.85% variance explained), Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO = .82) measure of sampling adequacy, and Bartlett’s test of sphericity (.001) remain statistically significant. The 13 hypotheses designate 61.54% acceptance and provides the relationship between personality attributes and micro-enterprise growth. The study implies that there exists a positive relationship between personality attributes of an entrepreneur and growth of microenterprises.

The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between enterprise profile and microenterprise g... more The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between enterprise profile and microenterprise growth at Kamukunji. A correlational survey research design meets the objective of the study. The sample includes 354 micro-enterprises selected by systematic sampling from KamukunjiJua Kali Association membership register. Data were collected using structured questionnaire, observation guide and field notes. Independent variables include category, age, type of business, priority growth goal, and sources of funds. Dependent variable contains growth in sales, employees, departments, and divisions. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages, standard deviation, cross tabulation and non-parametric analysis of variance tests the relationship between

DBA-Africa Management Review, 2017

The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between entrepreneur profile and micro-enterpris... more The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between entrepreneur profile and micro-enterprise growth at Kamukunji. A correlational survey research design meets the objective of the study. The sample includes 354 micro-enterprises selected by systematic sampling from Kamukunji Jua Kali Association membership register in 2006. Data were collected using interview and observation guides, and field notes. Independent variables include age, gender, education, ethnicity, religion, marital status, father, and mother occupation. Dependent variables contain growth in sales, employees, departments, and divisions. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages, standard deviation, cross tabulation, and non-parametric analysis of variance were used in data analysis. The study provides results on factors influencing micro-enterprise growth at Kamukunji and findings useful to entrepreneurs, consultants, researchers, and policy makers mainstreaming micro-enterprise growth.

The book is extracted from a dissertation on 'Factors Influencing Growth of Micro-enterprises... more The book is extracted from a dissertation on 'Factors Influencing Growth of Micro-enterprises Manufacturing Metallic Products at Kamukunji in Nairobi, Kenya'. The design of the study happens to be a correlational survey built on a conceptual model of factors influencing growth. Data were collected from 354 micro-enterprises. Non-parametric analysis of variance tests the relationship between entrepreneur and enterprise profiles and growth. Factor analysis points out sampling adequacy for personality attributes (KMO = .82), transferable experiences (KMO = .74), and stakeholder patronage (KMO = .87). Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity reveals significance at .001 levels which emphasises principal component analysis relevancy for the data set. Cumulative variance explained (R2) findings indicate that the personality attributes (60.85%), transferable experiences (61.26%), and stakeholder patronage (65.33%) models remain conceptually valid. Key recommendations turns out to be developme...

2019 IST-Africa Week Conference (IST-Africa), 2019

For a long time tutorials has been known to enhance student participation in learning and often l... more For a long time tutorials has been known to enhance student participation in learning and often learning institutions have used them to improve student’s learning experience. However, in the recent past, there has been a gradual decline in use of group tutorials discussions due large classes a lecturer is expected to teach. With the advent of emerging technologies such as cloud computing there is need to rethinking about how tutorials can be conducted in order to retain its benefits. This paper reports on an online tutorial management system (Tutmas) developed to improve the management of tutorials. It is based on research conducted at Kenyatta University where respondents were identified through snowballing. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and observations then Agile Software Development approach was used to develop the platform. Tutmas is a platform that provides lecturers with a forum to setup classes, add tutorial questions or topics, schedule class presentations, monitor group activities and assess the performance of individual groups. On the other hand, students are able to enrol in tutorial groups, indentify questions to write on, collaborate in writing the paper, upload and share the final papers to class members.

The purpose of this paper is to characterize the status of classroom practice that will bring abo... more The purpose of this paper is to characterize the status of classroom practice that will bring about the amalgamation of formal and non-formal education in Kenya and the extent to which regular Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) can be integrated in this process to bring into practice learners' activities on hands-on experiences, high enrolment rates that deny teachers a chance for one-on-one remedial, limited resources for teaching and learning, lack of enabling environment to allow teachers perform their best in the training process and lack of motivation needed to propel both teachers and learners to high achievement levels. The formal and non-formal education sectors in Kenya have the potential of revolutionalizing socioeconomic , cultural and political development of the country. But some of the challenges facing the implementation of an effective system of education include first and foremost, the lack of coordination between the various ministries and stakeholders that are in...

African Journal of Education and Practice, 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers and principals a... more Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers and principals are prepared and capacitated to implement ICTs in the NEPAD e-Schools, Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The target population for the study were all principals and 256 teachers from 6 model e-Schools. Sampling was done employing a mixture of methods. Stratified sampling was used to pick schools, while purposive sampling was used to pick principals and teachers. Five principals and 110 teachers were sampled. Data was collected using questionnaire for teachers, and structured interview for principals. The collected data was coded, run for descriptive analysis; including frequencies, percentages, measures of central tendency and measures of variability/spread, and presented with the aid of appropriate notes, frequency tables, percentages, charts and figures. Findings: The study established that despite ...

Journal of Education and Practice, 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers integrate ICTs i... more Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers integrate ICTs in classroom teaching and learning in NEPAD e-Schools, Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design and collected quantitative and qualitative data using mixed methods. The target population were 256 teachers. Sampling was done employing a mixture of techniques; stratified sampling to pick 5 schools, and purposive sampling to pick 110 teachers. Data were collected using questionnaire, resources checklist and observation. Data were coded, and run for descriptive analysis; including frequencies, percentages, measures of central tendency and measures of variability using SPSS version 22.0. Data were then presented aided by notes, frequency tables, percentages, charts and figures. Findings: Schools had functional, but unreliable electricity, and had altered ICTs to different degrees and directions; some had either been replaced or totally lost. The schools faced maintena...

Social Studies is a discipline that focuses on the holistic development of man. This is mainly pr... more Social Studies is a discipline that focuses on the holistic development of man. This is mainly predicated on its perceived potency in promoting proper understanding of man and his environment, the problems of the society and how to equip the learner with skills and knowledge to deal with those problems. Social Studies, according to Nwaubani (2010) is a value-laden subject. It is a course of study which imbues in the learner the relevant knowledge, values, skills, and attitudes Abstract: We live in a digitized world. Presently, globally, technology drives almost all aspects of human endeavors. For instance, in the field of education, Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI) which is grounded on the principle of programmed instruction facilitates the effective learning of concepts, generates interest and curiosity of learners, fosters critical thinking, and provides learners with immediate feedback. CAI help Social Studies students develop problem-solving skills, collaborative learning, commu...

Mohamed Moses Muchiri, 2022

The study addresses the issue of teachers' pedagogical preparedness for the implementation of the... more The study addresses the issue of teachers' pedagogical preparedness for the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Secondary Education Level (SEL). It adopted descriptive survey design where the target population was limited to; 24 secondary schools, 24 head teachers and 100 geography teachers. Purposive sampling was used to select the sample, which comprised of: 40 respondents; 30 geography teachers and 10 head teachers. Piloting: validity and reliability of research instruments was conducted in two schools; one from a Sub-County school and the other from a day secondary school to pre-test and adjust the instruments. Validity was ensured by face, construct, and content validity while test re-test technique ensured instruments' reliability. Data was collected using: questionnaires; for geography teachers, and interview guides; for head teachers. The findings were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data was analysed using measures of central tendency to determine the mode and mean. Measures of spread were used to determine the standard deviation. Qualitative data was processed by first sorting and discussing responses for each item according to the objectives before editing, coding and reporting through descriptive narrative of the views, experiences and opinions of both geography teachers and head teachers. From the findings of the study, majority of the respondents had not attended in-service training and therefore, were not conversant with the concept of the CBC. It was therefore, concluded that, a good number of them were struggling with the concept of the CBC and lacked the capacity demanded by the CBC framework. It was established that teachers should be subjected to in-service training to be equipped with core competencies. Early preparedness would encourage them to be proactive in initiating subject dialogue in order to increase their experience hence enhancing the implementation of the CBC.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has brought about profound changes in this 21st ce... more Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has brought about profound changes in this 21st century era.ICT has changed the way people communicate and do business. In education, the role of ICT and whether or not it positively influences the learners’ attitudes to work and particularly in language (Kiswahili) has been a matter of much debate. Globally, Kiswahili is taught as a language in universities such as Harvard, Yale, Germany, Osaka-Japan, China, South Korea, South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria just to mention a few. Further, the African Union meetings recognize Kiswahili as one of the languages of communication. The use of ICT creates an environment which moves away from the traditional teacher-centered approaches that have been devoid of learner enjoyment and explorativeness which are important characteristics of effective and meaningful learning. ICT allows learners to create, collect, store, use knowledge and information; and it enables learners to connect with people and...

Journal of Education and Practice, 2015

The philosophy of social inclusion is embedded in current legislation of the convention of child ... more The philosophy of social inclusion is embedded in current legislation of the convention of child rights and the requirement of equal opportunities for those with disability (Salamanca Statement, 1994). Inclusive education entails taking care of all students including those with special needs like physical, mental or developmental. This paper reports the outcome of a study that assessed the level of teachers’ and school administrators’ preparedness to handle inclusive education. The participants were 140 teachers and 13 Principals of selected secondary schools in Kenya. A questionnaire, interview schedule and classroom observation tool were used for data collection. Data were analysed descriptively and using inferential statistics. Results revealed physical infrastructure and instructional resources are unsuitable to support learners with special needs. There was general lack of teacher training on pedagogy and knowledge on how to handle students with special needs. School management...

International journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology, 2016

Abstract: Increasingly, aspects of teaching and learning are being mediated through information a... more Abstract: Increasingly, aspects of teaching and learning are being mediated through information and communication technologies, both on and off campuses, partly driven by the changes in student characteristics. Thus the delivery of secondary education is changing both in perception and implementation. However, the rate at which technology is made use of in classroom instruction is still wanting. The specific objective of the study was to examine teachers’ preparedness in integrating information and communication technology in teaching and learning of Biology in secondary school in Uasin Gishu County. Descriptive survey research design was used in the study. The target population for the study was 123 secondary schools. The study used stratified sampling to select a sample of 114 teachers. Structured questionnaire and interview schedule were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation) were used to analyse data.. From the results...

Social Education Research

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about school shutdowns across the globe to prevent the spread of th... more The COVID-19 pandemic brought about school shutdowns across the globe to prevent the spread of the virus. To avoid learning losses among students, online learning has been adopted by many countries including Ghana to continuously deliver instructions to learners. In Ghana, schools have been encouraged to reach out to students using virtual platforms but not without challenges. This research was therefore conducted in the Northern Region of Ghana to assess senior high schools teachers' preparedness for the integration of online learning in Social Studies teaching and learning. Three research questions were posed to guide the study. The data was collected using checklist which assessed schools digital readiness for virtual learning. Questionnaires, as the second instrument for data collection, were administered to 972 students and 84 Social Studies teachers from 12 secondary schools. The internal consistency of the questionnaires were established using Cronbach alpha formula which...

International Journal of Innovative Research and Development

In the Kenyan Secondary School Curriculum, English is the language of instruction, and also one o... more In the Kenyan Secondary School Curriculum, English is the language of instruction, and also one of the compulsory examinable subjects. English grammar, specifically, covers a wide area in the English syllabus, as it is present in all the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of videos on students' achievement in English grammar. To achieve this, the study examined whether video based instruction that was developed using David Jonassen's constructivist principles could have any impact on students' achievement. This study utilized a mixed method design, specifically the Convergent / parallel approach. Videos were integrated in the teaching of grammar in the treatment group whereas students in the control group learnt the same topics using conventional methods. Quantitative data were analyzed using t-tests. The statistical significance of the results was examined at the confidence level of 95%. Qualitative data analysis considered the findings from observation and inferences from the opinions of the respondents in the interviews. Findings revealed that videos utilized on the basis of Jonassen' characteristics of meaningful learning had a positive influence on the performance in grammar. In addition, the study found out that teaching and learning grammar with videos was interesting, engaging, interactive and rewarding.

IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME)

Although inclusive education has been recommended for implementation in Kenyan schools, attitudes... more Although inclusive education has been recommended for implementation in Kenyan schools, attitudes are threatening to add another impediment to the development and success. The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of socio-cultural factors on inclusive education among students & teachers in integrated educational programmes in Kenya. This study adopted cross-sectional survey design. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The study was carried out in two integrated primary schools in Nairobi with a population of 887.Comprising Ministry of Education officials, (MoE), head teachers, class teachers and learners. The sampling procedure employed comprised purposive sampling for all the participants. The sample size consisted of two MoE, two headteachers, seven class teachers, 12 learners with VI and 40 sighted learners. Data was collected through the use of two instruments namely questionnaires and interview guide. For reliability purpose, the researcher used split half techniques of assessing reliability. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Windows. The findings of this study indicated that headteachers and MoE officials view inclusive education as a good idea. However, most parents are not concerned with integration and are marginally involved. Majority of the teachers were of the view that the training they got did not prepare them adequately to meet the educational needs of learners

Handbook of Research on Transformative Digital Content and Learning Technologies, 2000

African Journal of Teacher Education, 2015

This study on teaching practice experience was conducted at a Kenyan University by researchers fr... more This study on teaching practice experience was conducted at a Kenyan University by researchers from both the USA and Kenya through a partnership project to build capacity through quality teacher preparation. The portion of this study presented here used survey techniques and specifically addressed the student teachers' perspectives on the preparation processes, and ability to plan, instruct and use feedback to improve instruction in teaching practice. Stratified sampling of student teachers (n=360) and supervisor (n=240) was used. The student teacher questionnaire covered several educational components such, as professionalism, lesson material preparation, content knowledge, teaching performance skills, and reflection based on classroom observation feedback. The major findings were student teachers inability to integrate Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching, a gap in the teacher education curriculum on the role of ICT in teacher education, and lack of supportive supervisory feedback to the teacher candidates during teaching practice. The study recommends mapping of teacher education courses to ensure that ICT and expert feedback are covered before teaching practice by offering coursework on modern accessible ICT and facilitating rigorous microteaching experiences. Also,

DBA-Africa Management Review, 2017

Several studies indicate significant relationship between personality attributes and microenterpr... more Several studies indicate significant relationship between personality attributes and microenterprise growth. A correlational survey on 354 micro-enterprises manufacturing metallic products at Kamukunji stipulate positive and negative influences between personality attributes and vertical plus horizontal growth in employees, sales, departments and divisions. Data collection using structured questionnaire administered face to face signifies that desire to be boss and desire to succeed propels growth. Personality attributes model (60.85% variance explained), Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO = .82) measure of sampling adequacy, and Bartlett’s test of sphericity (.001) remain statistically significant. The 13 hypotheses designate 61.54% acceptance and provides the relationship between personality attributes and micro-enterprise growth. The study implies that there exists a positive relationship between personality attributes of an entrepreneur and growth of microenterprises.

The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between enterprise profile and microenterprise g... more The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between enterprise profile and microenterprise growth at Kamukunji. A correlational survey research design meets the objective of the study. The sample includes 354 micro-enterprises selected by systematic sampling from KamukunjiJua Kali Association membership register. Data were collected using structured questionnaire, observation guide and field notes. Independent variables include category, age, type of business, priority growth goal, and sources of funds. Dependent variable contains growth in sales, employees, departments, and divisions. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages, standard deviation, cross tabulation and non-parametric analysis of variance tests the relationship between

DBA-Africa Management Review, 2017

The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between entrepreneur profile and micro-enterpris... more The paper provides knowledge on the relationship between entrepreneur profile and micro-enterprise growth at Kamukunji. A correlational survey research design meets the objective of the study. The sample includes 354 micro-enterprises selected by systematic sampling from Kamukunji Jua Kali Association membership register in 2006. Data were collected using interview and observation guides, and field notes. Independent variables include age, gender, education, ethnicity, religion, marital status, father, and mother occupation. Dependent variables contain growth in sales, employees, departments, and divisions. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages, standard deviation, cross tabulation, and non-parametric analysis of variance were used in data analysis. The study provides results on factors influencing micro-enterprise growth at Kamukunji and findings useful to entrepreneurs, consultants, researchers, and policy makers mainstreaming micro-enterprise growth.

The book is extracted from a dissertation on 'Factors Influencing Growth of Micro-enterprises... more The book is extracted from a dissertation on 'Factors Influencing Growth of Micro-enterprises Manufacturing Metallic Products at Kamukunji in Nairobi, Kenya'. The design of the study happens to be a correlational survey built on a conceptual model of factors influencing growth. Data were collected from 354 micro-enterprises. Non-parametric analysis of variance tests the relationship between entrepreneur and enterprise profiles and growth. Factor analysis points out sampling adequacy for personality attributes (KMO = .82), transferable experiences (KMO = .74), and stakeholder patronage (KMO = .87). Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity reveals significance at .001 levels which emphasises principal component analysis relevancy for the data set. Cumulative variance explained (R2) findings indicate that the personality attributes (60.85%), transferable experiences (61.26%), and stakeholder patronage (65.33%) models remain conceptually valid. Key recommendations turns out to be developme...

2019 IST-Africa Week Conference (IST-Africa), 2019

For a long time tutorials has been known to enhance student participation in learning and often l... more For a long time tutorials has been known to enhance student participation in learning and often learning institutions have used them to improve student’s learning experience. However, in the recent past, there has been a gradual decline in use of group tutorials discussions due large classes a lecturer is expected to teach. With the advent of emerging technologies such as cloud computing there is need to rethinking about how tutorials can be conducted in order to retain its benefits. This paper reports on an online tutorial management system (Tutmas) developed to improve the management of tutorials. It is based on research conducted at Kenyatta University where respondents were identified through snowballing. Data was collected through questionnaires, interviews and observations then Agile Software Development approach was used to develop the platform. Tutmas is a platform that provides lecturers with a forum to setup classes, add tutorial questions or topics, schedule class presentations, monitor group activities and assess the performance of individual groups. On the other hand, students are able to enrol in tutorial groups, indentify questions to write on, collaborate in writing the paper, upload and share the final papers to class members.

The purpose of this paper is to characterize the status of classroom practice that will bring abo... more The purpose of this paper is to characterize the status of classroom practice that will bring about the amalgamation of formal and non-formal education in Kenya and the extent to which regular Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) can be integrated in this process to bring into practice learners' activities on hands-on experiences, high enrolment rates that deny teachers a chance for one-on-one remedial, limited resources for teaching and learning, lack of enabling environment to allow teachers perform their best in the training process and lack of motivation needed to propel both teachers and learners to high achievement levels. The formal and non-formal education sectors in Kenya have the potential of revolutionalizing socioeconomic , cultural and political development of the country. But some of the challenges facing the implementation of an effective system of education include first and foremost, the lack of coordination between the various ministries and stakeholders that are in...

African Journal of Education and Practice, 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers and principals a... more Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers and principals are prepared and capacitated to implement ICTs in the NEPAD e-Schools, Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The target population for the study were all principals and 256 teachers from 6 model e-Schools. Sampling was done employing a mixture of methods. Stratified sampling was used to pick schools, while purposive sampling was used to pick principals and teachers. Five principals and 110 teachers were sampled. Data was collected using questionnaire for teachers, and structured interview for principals. The collected data was coded, run for descriptive analysis; including frequencies, percentages, measures of central tendency and measures of variability/spread, and presented with the aid of appropriate notes, frequency tables, percentages, charts and figures. Findings: The study established that despite ...

Journal of Education and Practice, 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers integrate ICTs i... more Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers integrate ICTs in classroom teaching and learning in NEPAD e-Schools, Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design and collected quantitative and qualitative data using mixed methods. The target population were 256 teachers. Sampling was done employing a mixture of techniques; stratified sampling to pick 5 schools, and purposive sampling to pick 110 teachers. Data were collected using questionnaire, resources checklist and observation. Data were coded, and run for descriptive analysis; including frequencies, percentages, measures of central tendency and measures of variability using SPSS version 22.0. Data were then presented aided by notes, frequency tables, percentages, charts and figures. Findings: Schools had functional, but unreliable electricity, and had altered ICTs to different degrees and directions; some had either been replaced or totally lost. The schools faced maintena...

Social Studies is a discipline that focuses on the holistic development of man. This is mainly pr... more Social Studies is a discipline that focuses on the holistic development of man. This is mainly predicated on its perceived potency in promoting proper understanding of man and his environment, the problems of the society and how to equip the learner with skills and knowledge to deal with those problems. Social Studies, according to Nwaubani (2010) is a value-laden subject. It is a course of study which imbues in the learner the relevant knowledge, values, skills, and attitudes Abstract: We live in a digitized world. Presently, globally, technology drives almost all aspects of human endeavors. For instance, in the field of education, Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI) which is grounded on the principle of programmed instruction facilitates the effective learning of concepts, generates interest and curiosity of learners, fosters critical thinking, and provides learners with immediate feedback. CAI help Social Studies students develop problem-solving skills, collaborative learning, commu...

Mohamed Moses Muchiri, 2022

The study addresses the issue of teachers' pedagogical preparedness for the implementation of the... more The study addresses the issue of teachers' pedagogical preparedness for the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Secondary Education Level (SEL). It adopted descriptive survey design where the target population was limited to; 24 secondary schools, 24 head teachers and 100 geography teachers. Purposive sampling was used to select the sample, which comprised of: 40 respondents; 30 geography teachers and 10 head teachers. Piloting: validity and reliability of research instruments was conducted in two schools; one from a Sub-County school and the other from a day secondary school to pre-test and adjust the instruments. Validity was ensured by face, construct, and content validity while test re-test technique ensured instruments' reliability. Data was collected using: questionnaires; for geography teachers, and interview guides; for head teachers. The findings were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data was analysed using measures of central tendency to determine the mode and mean. Measures of spread were used to determine the standard deviation. Qualitative data was processed by first sorting and discussing responses for each item according to the objectives before editing, coding and reporting through descriptive narrative of the views, experiences and opinions of both geography teachers and head teachers. From the findings of the study, majority of the respondents had not attended in-service training and therefore, were not conversant with the concept of the CBC. It was therefore, concluded that, a good number of them were struggling with the concept of the CBC and lacked the capacity demanded by the CBC framework. It was established that teachers should be subjected to in-service training to be equipped with core competencies. Early preparedness would encourage them to be proactive in initiating subject dialogue in order to increase their experience hence enhancing the implementation of the CBC.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has brought about profound changes in this 21st ce... more Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has brought about profound changes in this 21st century era.ICT has changed the way people communicate and do business. In education, the role of ICT and whether or not it positively influences the learners’ attitudes to work and particularly in language (Kiswahili) has been a matter of much debate. Globally, Kiswahili is taught as a language in universities such as Harvard, Yale, Germany, Osaka-Japan, China, South Korea, South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria just to mention a few. Further, the African Union meetings recognize Kiswahili as one of the languages of communication. The use of ICT creates an environment which moves away from the traditional teacher-centered approaches that have been devoid of learner enjoyment and explorativeness which are important characteristics of effective and meaningful learning. ICT allows learners to create, collect, store, use knowledge and information; and it enables learners to connect with people and...

Journal of Education and Practice, 2015

The philosophy of social inclusion is embedded in current legislation of the convention of child ... more The philosophy of social inclusion is embedded in current legislation of the convention of child rights and the requirement of equal opportunities for those with disability (Salamanca Statement, 1994). Inclusive education entails taking care of all students including those with special needs like physical, mental or developmental. This paper reports the outcome of a study that assessed the level of teachers’ and school administrators’ preparedness to handle inclusive education. The participants were 140 teachers and 13 Principals of selected secondary schools in Kenya. A questionnaire, interview schedule and classroom observation tool were used for data collection. Data were analysed descriptively and using inferential statistics. Results revealed physical infrastructure and instructional resources are unsuitable to support learners with special needs. There was general lack of teacher training on pedagogy and knowledge on how to handle students with special needs. School management...

International journal of Emerging Trends in Science and Technology, 2016

Abstract: Increasingly, aspects of teaching and learning are being mediated through information a... more Abstract: Increasingly, aspects of teaching and learning are being mediated through information and communication technologies, both on and off campuses, partly driven by the changes in student characteristics. Thus the delivery of secondary education is changing both in perception and implementation. However, the rate at which technology is made use of in classroom instruction is still wanting. The specific objective of the study was to examine teachers’ preparedness in integrating information and communication technology in teaching and learning of Biology in secondary school in Uasin Gishu County. Descriptive survey research design was used in the study. The target population for the study was 123 secondary schools. The study used stratified sampling to select a sample of 114 teachers. Structured questionnaire and interview schedule were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation) were used to analyse data.. From the results...

Social Education Research

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about school shutdowns across the globe to prevent the spread of th... more The COVID-19 pandemic brought about school shutdowns across the globe to prevent the spread of the virus. To avoid learning losses among students, online learning has been adopted by many countries including Ghana to continuously deliver instructions to learners. In Ghana, schools have been encouraged to reach out to students using virtual platforms but not without challenges. This research was therefore conducted in the Northern Region of Ghana to assess senior high schools teachers' preparedness for the integration of online learning in Social Studies teaching and learning. Three research questions were posed to guide the study. The data was collected using checklist which assessed schools digital readiness for virtual learning. Questionnaires, as the second instrument for data collection, were administered to 972 students and 84 Social Studies teachers from 12 secondary schools. The internal consistency of the questionnaires were established using Cronbach alpha formula which...

International Journal of Innovative Research and Development

In the Kenyan Secondary School Curriculum, English is the language of instruction, and also one o... more In the Kenyan Secondary School Curriculum, English is the language of instruction, and also one of the compulsory examinable subjects. English grammar, specifically, covers a wide area in the English syllabus, as it is present in all the four basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and vocabulary. The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of videos on students' achievement in English grammar. To achieve this, the study examined whether video based instruction that was developed using David Jonassen's constructivist principles could have any impact on students' achievement. This study utilized a mixed method design, specifically the Convergent / parallel approach. Videos were integrated in the teaching of grammar in the treatment group whereas students in the control group learnt the same topics using conventional methods. Quantitative data were analyzed using t-tests. The statistical significance of the results was examined at the confidence level of 95%. Qualitative data analysis considered the findings from observation and inferences from the opinions of the respondents in the interviews. Findings revealed that videos utilized on the basis of Jonassen' characteristics of meaningful learning had a positive influence on the performance in grammar. In addition, the study found out that teaching and learning grammar with videos was interesting, engaging, interactive and rewarding.

IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME)

Although inclusive education has been recommended for implementation in Kenyan schools, attitudes... more Although inclusive education has been recommended for implementation in Kenyan schools, attitudes are threatening to add another impediment to the development and success. The purpose of the study was to explore the influence of socio-cultural factors on inclusive education among students & teachers in integrated educational programmes in Kenya. This study adopted cross-sectional survey design. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The study was carried out in two integrated primary schools in Nairobi with a population of 887.Comprising Ministry of Education officials, (MoE), head teachers, class teachers and learners. The sampling procedure employed comprised purposive sampling for all the participants. The sample size consisted of two MoE, two headteachers, seven class teachers, 12 learners with VI and 40 sighted learners. Data was collected through the use of two instruments namely questionnaires and interview guide. For reliability purpose, the researcher used split half techniques of assessing reliability. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences for Windows. The findings of this study indicated that headteachers and MoE officials view inclusive education as a good idea. However, most parents are not concerned with integration and are marginally involved. Majority of the teachers were of the view that the training they got did not prepare them adequately to meet the educational needs of learners

Handbook of Research on Transformative Digital Content and Learning Technologies, 2000

African Journal of Teacher Education, 2015

This study on teaching practice experience was conducted at a Kenyan University by researchers fr... more This study on teaching practice experience was conducted at a Kenyan University by researchers from both the USA and Kenya through a partnership project to build capacity through quality teacher preparation. The portion of this study presented here used survey techniques and specifically addressed the student teachers' perspectives on the preparation processes, and ability to plan, instruct and use feedback to improve instruction in teaching practice. Stratified sampling of student teachers (n=360) and supervisor (n=240) was used. The student teacher questionnaire covered several educational components such, as professionalism, lesson material preparation, content knowledge, teaching performance skills, and reflection based on classroom observation feedback. The major findings were student teachers inability to integrate Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching, a gap in the teacher education curriculum on the role of ICT in teacher education, and lack of supportive supervisory feedback to the teacher candidates during teaching practice. The study recommends mapping of teacher education courses to ensure that ICT and expert feedback are covered before teaching practice by offering coursework on modern accessible ICT and facilitating rigorous microteaching experiences. Also,