RESEARCH IN EDUCATION

The following include the Journal’s publications in the field of Education. The papers are geared towards theory development, policy formulation and action plan in the fields of Education in Africa’s context

Neuroticism Personality Trait and Stress Resilience among Teacher Counsellors in Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Authors: Monica Okubo1, Isaac Kingori2, Janerose Mayabi3 1University of Kabianga, P.O.BOX 2030 – 20200. Kenya. 2&3Laikipia University, P.O. Box 1100-20300, Nyahururu, Kenya Corresponding Author Email: okubomonique@gmail.com   Abstract: Personality traits comprise of behavior patterns that reveal the individual’s character and expose their abilities. An individual’s reaction to any given situation is dictated by their personality. Personality […]

INFLUENCE OF STUDENTS’ UNREST ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAARA SUB COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA

INFLUENCE OF STUDENTS’ UNREST ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MAARA SUB COUNTY, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, KENYA Bedford Gitonga Misheck, Alfred Murumba Wamala, Eleen yatich & Wamichwe P.O.BOX, 387-00902, KIKUYU Corresponding Author: bedfordgitonga@gmail.com Abstract: Schools not only in other regions of Kenya but also in Tharaka Nithi County are frequently plagued by student […]

Influence of Environmental Factors on Teacher Turnover in Wajir West Sub County, Kenya

This study explores the influence of environmental factors on teacher turnover, focusing on geographical remoteness, climatic conditions, security concerns, and access to basic amenities

Influence of School Board of Management on Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Garissa County, Kenya

Authors: Abdi Digale & Robert Kamau Mount Kenya University, P. O. Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya Author Email: beyleabdi@gmail.com Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to assess the influence of school Board of Management on academic performance in public primary schools in Garissa Sub- County, Garissa County, Kenya. The study applied the stakeholder involvement […]

Influence of Head Teachers’ Interpersonal Skills on the Implementation of Health and Hygiene Safety Guidelines in Public Primary Schools in Muranga South Sub-County, Kenya

Authors: Annplosa Njeri Kinuthia, Elizabeth .N. Nduku & Anne Kanga The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya P.O.BOX 62157-00200. Nairobi, Kenya Email:annplosa@gmail.com Abstract: The purpose of this article was to examine the influence of head teachers’ interpersonal skills on the implementation of health and hygiene safety guidelines in public primary schools in Muranga South Sub-County, […]

Influence of Father’s Occupation on Secondary School Students’ Perceptions Towards Home Science in Nakuru County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10 (2), 95-106, 2023 Authors: Lucy Njoki Gitau, Lydia N. Kinuthia and Patriciah W. Wambugu Egerton University, P.O Box 13357 – 20100, Nakuru-KE. Author Email: lucywaiganjp@gmail.com  Abstract: Home science plays a key role in equipping learners with knowledge, self-reliance skills, ability to practice principles of good […]

Effect of Service Quality on Student Satisfaction in Higher Education in Mozambique

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10 (2), 26-36, 2023 Author: Estácio Dinazarte Omar Rajá Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique Avenida Julius Nyerere, Nr. 3453, Campus Universitário Principal, Maputo, Moçambique Email: estacio.raja@uem.ac.mz Abstract: In the increasingly competitive higher education market, institutions are adopting a market-oriented approach that places students as the key […]

Examining Strategies for Preventing Risky Sexual Behaviors and Teenage Pregnancies among Teenage Mothers in Kajiado County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10 (2), 37-51, 2023 Authors: Eucabeth Kemunto Manyibe, Tonny Amisah & Stephen Asatsa The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya P.O BOX 62157-00200. Nairobi, Kenya Email:eucabethmanyibe@gmail.com Abstract: The main purpose of the study was to examine the strategies for preventing risky sexual behaviors and teenage […]

Uncovering the Hidden Bias: Examining Gender Stereotypes in Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

This study investigates the problem of gender bias in education in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing primarily on the problem of gender bias in textbooks and teaching practices.

Influence of Teacher Workload on Students’ Academic Performance in Laikipia West Sub-County, Kenya

African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10(1), 20-29, 2023 By Douglas Kibiru Kimotho1, Joel Wamichwe2 , Eleen Yatich3 and John Wakhanu4 1,2,3 &4The Presbyterian University of East Africa, P.O. BOX 387, Kikuyu – Kenya Email: kimothodouglas@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of teachers’ workload on students’ performance in national examination in […]