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The quality of the teacher is vital in any country as the teacher not only embodies the sociocultural ethos of the country, but, in practices within the classroom, ensures its continuation and potential improvement. It is also said that no people can rise above the level of its teachers. Developing countries like Kenya peg their development agenda mainly on the provision of quality education. One approach to improving education is through in-service training of teachers, both novice and...

Entrepreneurship Education and Training has been found to be a major determinant in the growth and survival of enterprises. According to the human capital theory, investment in knowledge, skills and the abilit ies enhance the productive capacity of the individual. While the studies have shown mixed relationship between entrepreneurship training and entrepreneurial development, they have not highlighted the effect of entrepreneurship training on the growth of enterprises. The aim of this...

Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc. IT)

Literacy is a major component of human capital formation and fundamental to any programme of social and economic progress.While the importance of having a proper education is continually stressed by various governments and the society, yet the level of literacy still remains low in Nigeria.The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in a paper 'Education for all' presented in Delhi on December 1993 suggests an 80% access to basic education in order to...

This study examined relative effectiveness of three evaluation techniques on academic performance of secondary school students in integrated science (I.SC) in Ondo State, Nigeria.  It is a quasi-experimental research of the counterbalanced design type.  The 300 students that formed the sample were selected from two purposively selected local government areas from two Senatorial Districts of Ondo State on the basis of rural/urban location.  Three schools with three intact classes were...

Background: Death related to unintended pregnancy associated events is a series public health concern in Ethiopia. This is very common in young adolescents for whom life is full of adventure and temptation with very little knowledge about the consequences of their reckless activities. Emergency contraceptives are the only method that can be used within short time after sexual intercourse, offering a second chance to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude...

This study was conducted in Alamata district, Tigray Regional States of Ethiopia, with the objectives of understanding suitability and determinants of training delivered at village level farmers’ training. Descriptive statistics and binary logit model were used to analyze factors affecting participation in agricultural training programs. Training delivery is found to be suitable in terms of timeliness and timing. But the program is weak in terms of the adequacy and quality of facilities for...

Trachoma is a classical disease of poverty.It is still the second leading cause of blindness in Ethiopia.Cognizant of the poor living condition of its people, every effort of the current government of Ethiopia is geared towards eradication of extreme poverty.The main aim of this study was to assess the current status and correlates of active trachoma among elementary school students.A cross sectional school-based study was conducted in Dangla town administration in the month of March...

This article provides a short overview of the literature on the demands and challenges in open distance education. A profile of a group of South African open distance education students' learning environments as well as the barriers they experience are described. A multi-method research design was applied. Biographical data were collected with a questionnaire, while qualitative data by means of semi-structured interviews gave insight into the personal experiences of participants and their...

Background: Neisseria meningitidis and Staphylococcus aureus usually carried without symptoms in nasopharynx, but carriage of these pathogens can lead to serious infectious diseases in children. Meningitis beyond the neonatal period caused by N. meningitidis remains the main reason for morbidity and mortality among children in developing countries. The aim of the study was to assess nasopharyngeal carriage and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of N. meningitidis and S. aureus among...

With decreasing diversity in societies in the world today, the dramatic impact of globalization on education has resulted in deprivation of opportunity that enhances human capabilities, as well as human development challenges. Globalization has led to internationalization of higher education in Africa, but countries do not have the resources to meet the exploding demand without compromising quality or equity.

Background : The migration of health professionals can have a profound impact on health systems around the globe. The International Organization for Migration's (IOM) Mobility of Health Professionals Research Project (MoHProf) aimed to improve knowledge about the migration of healthcare professionals and understand migration intentions and factors influencing the migration of medical and nursing students. Objectives : The study aimed to determine the proportion of nursing and medical...

It has been the concern of the Ministry of Education, parents and other stakeholders over the poor academic performance in the schools for the deaf in the country in general and in the Coast counties in particular. Deaf learners have continued lagging behind their peers in academic achievement. The prudent management of the curriculum can enhance academic performance and this largely depends on the managers of the curriculum. Quality Assurance and Standards Officers as managers of the...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of principal’s instructional supervision on academic performance in Sameta primary School in Kisii, Kenya. The specific objectives of this study were; to determine if there was effective instructional supervision by the principal, to investigate the quality of teaching and learning process, to explore the level of syllabus coverage in all classes, to identify challenges encountered by the principal while conducting instructional...

E-learning is becoming the world’s most effective way of sharing knowledge. Consequently, many universities in Nigeria are seriously planning to commence e-learning service delivery. The extent of their readiness in terms of students’ access to e-learning facilities becomes imperative. This study investigated education students’ access to e-learning facilities in universities South-East of Nigeria. Using a description survey research design and a multistage sampling approach, a sample of 376...

E-learning is becoming the world’s most effective way of sharing knowledge. Consequently, many universities in Nigeria are seriously planning to commence e-learning service delivery. The extent of their readiness in terms of students’ access to e-learning facilities becomes imperative. This study investigated education students’ access to e-learning facilities in universities South-East of Nigeria. Using a description survey research design and a multistage sampling approach, a sample of 376...

A Thesis Submitted to School of Education in Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy of Kenyatta University, July 2013