Browsing MEM Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date
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The principal's role in influencing student performance in mathematics: a study of Usigu division secondary schools
(Strathmore University, 2013)Every country is interested in ensuring that its citizens make a good contribution to its development. This could be achieved through ensuring good academic performance in mathematics in learning institutions. Disparities ... -
The effectiveness of school management strategies in the provision of quality and holistic education in church sponsored schools : a case of Kahuro area of Murang'a County
(Strathmore University, 2013)The main purpose of this research was to find out the effectiveness of strategies employed by managers of the church sponsored schools in the provision of quality and holistic education in rural areas, specifically in ... -
Factors affecting peer observation of teaching in School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Strathmore University
(Strathmore University, 2013-05)This study focused on Peer Observation of Teaching (POT) as a collaborative activity among lecturers that enhances self reflection. Peer observation involves colleagues observing each other's classroom teaching with the ... -
An analysis of principals' instructional leadership role: a case of Gatundu District
(Strathmore University, 2014)Leadership today deals with complex phenomena because of the complexity of industrial, social or political organization, globalization and technological advancement especially in information technology. Research on ... -
Factors that students in Strathmore University consider in evaluating teaching effectiveness
(Strathmore University, 2014-06)This study aimed at investigating the factors that university students consider in evaluating teaching effectiveness in Strathmore University (SU). Though student evaluation of teaching is carried out in the institution, ... -
Teacher factors influencing integration of information communication technology in teaching of english language in secondary schools in Eldoret-East Sub-County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)Researchers have identified several factors influencing the integration and adoption of ICT into teaching. Personal characteristics of a teacher such as gender, educational experience, training on ICT, attitudes and ... -
Factors affecting science subject performance in public primary schools in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2018)The purpose of this study was to determine factors that influence the performance of Science subject in public primary schools, Westlands sub-county. The study used Porter’s et al. (2008) approach on leadership and Dzama’s ... -
A Case study investigating ways to improve the science learning environment to foster teaching and learning in the primary section of borough school
(Strathmore University, 2018)The purpose of this case study research was to investigate ways to improve the science learning environment to foster teaching and learning in the primary section of Borough School. The study addressed the science room as ... -
Effect of sports on students’ enrolment in private universities in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Student enrolment is critical for any university’s survival. The last decade has seen a significant expansion in the higher education sector in Kenya, an expansion that for the last couple of years is now threatened by an ... -
Effect of home education on reading motivation
(Strathmore University, 2019)The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect that home education has on reading motivation of its pupils aged 8-11. Home educated children within the sample space were drawn from three Nairobi regions of one ... -
Role of student council decision-making in public secondary schools in Embakasi Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)This study investigated the role of student councils to decision making in all public secondary schools in Embakasi Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was prompted by student unrests since post-election violence ... -
Factors influencing teacher retention in private primary schools in Kiambaa constituency, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing teacher retention in private primary schools in Kiambaa Constituency, Kenya. The specific objectives were to; determine teacher characteristics affecting ... -
Personalized learning in home education: an examination of parent perceptions and use of multiple intelligences and learning styles in lower elementary learners in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)This study explored personalized learning in home education. It examined parent perceptions of their learner's needs and interests through the combined use of two complementary educational approaches, the theory of Multiple ... -
Impact of scaffolding on rugby skills: a case study of a rugby institution in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2019)The main focus of this study, was to investigate the impact of scaffolding on rugby skills based on Lev Vygotsky’s theory that; learning takes place in the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) with the support of an expert ... -
The Impact of instructional, student related and demographic factors on performance in Mathematics in Bungoma West Sub-County: case of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
(Strathmore University, 2020)The study was conducted to investigate the factors causing poor performance in Mathematics in KCSE examination in Bungoma West Sub-county of Bungoma County and suggest strategies for improvement. The descriptive survey ... -
Motivational factors influencing teacher retention in private primary schools in Murang’a Diocese
(Strathmore University, 2020)Human resources play a key role for the success of any organization. Within the school context, teachers greatly contribute to achievement of the school’s objectives. Schools should therefore strive to recruit and retain ... -
Factors influencing truancy of boys in public primary schools in Nyali Sub County, Mombasa County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)The general objective was to determine the factors influencing truancy of boys in public primary schools Nyali Sub-County, Mombasa County, Kenya. Four research objectives were developed from which research questions were ... -
Business succession and organizational performance: a study of selected family-owned schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)This study sought to find out the factors that influence business succession and organizational performance in selected family owned schools in Kiambu County. The study was guided by four objectives namely; to determine ... -
Establishing a management system for Pink Gems School: an action research approach
(Strathmore University, 2020)Pink Gems Kindergarten was started in the year 2011 and construction of the school completed a year after. The land on which the school was built was on a leasehold agreement for a period of 5 years from 2012 to 2017. For ... -
Influence of third-stream activities on university sustainability: a comparative study of Bidii and Zurii University
(Strathmore University, 2020-10)Higher education institutions today face a demanding and complex financial context in which traditional modes of funding have been transformed. The pressure to maintain quality and competitive standards in the face of ...
