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Production of cereals, the main staple and cash crops for millions of farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is severely constrained by parasitic striga weed Striga hermonthica, stemborers and poor soil fertility. A companion cropping system known as ‘push–pull’ overcomes these constraints while providing additional soil fertility and forage grass benefits to smallholder farmers. To ensure the technology's long-term sustainability in view of the current and further potential aridification as a...
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The current study sought to investigate the role of information dissemination approaches on climate change and food security in Jowhar District of Somalia republic. The emerging threats worldwide to food productivity and sustainability are considered to be effects of climate changes. The objectives of the study were to determine existing information dissemination approaches on climate change in Jowhar district, Somalia; establish the roles of information dissemination on food security and...
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The story of the urban poor in Harare and Zimbabwean cities in general is a story of evictions, fear and misery. In May 2005, at the behest of the Government of Zimbabwe the infamous Operation Restore Order, a house demolition campaign left more than 700 thousand people homeless. Nearly a decade later, there are increased opportunities for improvement and change in the lives of the urban poor in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital city. The purpose of the paper is to present how the Harare Slum...
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The study as designed to examine the factors influencing motivational level of teachers at secondary school level in Kisasi district. The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of the Board of management governance practices has on teacher motivation in public secondary schools in Kisasi District, Kitui County. The study aimed at determining the extent to which provision of incentives by the board of management influence teachers motivation, it was also evaluating the extent to...
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Introduction The economic depression which swept through Zimbabwe between 2005 and 2008 tremendously affected the education sector. Many teachers in urban and peri-urban areas left their jobs for the diaspora or joined the informal sector. Surprisingly, many rural teachers held fort. They remained in their jobs, but engaged in a number of economic activities to earn a living. It was unfortunate that the activities in which many engaged greatly tainted their image and that of the teaching...
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Despite the importance of knowledge in Biology, candidates’ performance at the national examination; The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is poor. This could be attributed to the teaching methods. The purpose of this study was to compare differential effectiveness of Sequential Teaching Methods (STM) on the achievement, retention and transfer of knowledge in Biology by secondary school students. The study was Quasi- experimental using the Non-equivalent control- group 16...
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A thesis submitted to school of education in fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of Kenyatta University
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AbstractThe purpose of this study was to compare 334 learners’ experiences of scientific inquiry in science fair projects and science classrooms. A mixed methods design was used involving a survey questionnaire with closed and open-ended items. The closed items measured the extent to which learners experienced inquiry in science fair projects and science classrooms. The open-ended items identified the main sources of science classroom and science fair project support. Findings were that the...
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Abstract With globalization leading to an ever-increasing connectedness of the world, learning a foreign language has become a requirement rather than an indulgence. Yet, learning a second and/or a third language may present a challenge and the issue in Algeria is no exception. In addition to the mother tongue (Arabic or Berber in some regions), French is the second most spoken language in the country, and thus, its relatedness with other Western languages facilitates the learning of English...
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Abstract With globalization leading to an ever-increasing connectedness of the world, learning a foreign language has become a requirement rather than an indulgence. Yet, learning a second and/or a third language may present a challenge and the issue in Algeria is no exception. In addition to the mother tongue (Arabic or Berber in some regions), French is the second most spoken language in the country, and thus, its relatedness with other Western languages facilitates the learning of English...
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A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of the Degree of Master of Education in the School of Education of Kenyatta University, August 2015
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The trends and the trajectory of higher education research expenditure in South Africa since the introduction of the New Funding Formula in 2004 have been analysed. The paper also compares the level of South Africa's total gross expenditure on research and development with those of other selected economies. The findings show that following introduction of the New Funding Formula there has been a significant increase in higher education research expenditure in South Africa. It was also found...