scholarly journals Demographics of Students in Their Perspectives on Examination Cheating in Basic Education in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. p225
Author(s):  
Millicent Adhiambo Ojwan’g
Keyword(s):  
Moral Development ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Subject Examination ◽  
Severe Punishment ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Academic Year

This study sought to find out in depth the demographics of students in their perspectives on examination cheating in Basic education in Kenya. The target population was 838 university freshmen of 2018/2019 academic year in a selected faith-based University in Kenya. The sample was 272 students. This study was guided by Kohlberg’s theory of moral development and Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior. Descriptive survey research design was used. Questionnaires comprising both closed and open-ended questions were administered. Data was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics. Findings reveal that lack of preparedness and an excessive emphasis on grades are the main causes of cheating, while punishment is a critical deterrent to cheating in examinations. The study recommends that schools should ensure that students are adequately prepared for examinations; emphasize mastery of content as opposed to grades; and subject examination offenders to more severe punishment.

Assessing the Challenges Facing the Laity in their Participation in Evangelisation in Njoro Parish of Nakuru County Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-133
Author(s):  
Paul K. Gakuna; Fredrick O. Juma; Joshua O. Ayiemba; Rose, A. Mwonya
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
New Vision ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Collaborative Ministry

This study assessed the challenges facing the laity in their participation in evangelisation in Njoro Parish of Nakuru County Kenya. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The target population included the Catholic faithful and the priests. The 181 participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected using group discussions, questionnaires and interviews. Different questionnaires were administered for priests (PQ), catechists (CQ) and the laity (LQ). Reliability of the tools was tested using split-half method. A reliability coefficient of 0.5 and above was accepted. Descriptive statistics was used. SPSS programme was used to analyse data and was presented using frequency tables, percentages and charts. The study found out that evangelisation by the laity needs strengthening and that collaborative ministry is necessary for Njoro parish to realise its goal of evangelisation. The results also showed that some of the Christians are passive mainly due to lack of training and reluctance of the laity and the clergy to involve them in evangelisation process. The study observed that the laity needs training in pastoral field so that they could be actively engaged in pastoral activities of the parish. The clergy also needs to sensitise the laity on their role in evangelisation so that they can be effective. The study concludes that challenges of evangelisation calls for a new vision of understanding in order to concretely impact the faith.

scholarly journals INSECURITY AND NIGERIA’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A SURVEY

2021 ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
James WOJUADE
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Communal Life ◽  
Religious Conflicts ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Frequency Counts

This study examined insecurity as the bane of Nigeria’s socio-economic development. The study adopted a descriptive survey research. The study was guided by two research questions. The participants for this study comprised one hundred and fifty (150) educated people/youth selected from Ona-Ara local government area of Ibadan metropolis. Insecurity as the bane of socio-economic development in Nigeria questionnaire was the instrument used for this study. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentage. Findings revealed that ethno-religious conflicts and unemployment are among the factors responsible for insecurity in Nigeria. Social dislocation, population displacement, disruption of family and communal life are some of the impacts of insecurity on Nigeria’s socio-economic development. It is recommended that government should ensure that social security programme is pursued and systematically implemented to ensure that the populace meets their basic needs.

CONSTRAINTS TO GROWTH OF MICRO FINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Daniel Ambundo Munala ◽  
Dr. Julius Korir
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Credit Risk ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Loan Repayment ◽  
Lending Decision ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Credit Analysis

Purpose:The purpose of this study was to determine the constraints to growth of micro finance institutions in Nairobi County, KenyaMethodology:The study adopted a descriptive survey research design to study the factors constraining the growth of the MFls. A census of all the 54 MFIs registered with the Association of Microfinance Institutions of Kenya AMFI was carried out. The informants for the study were drawn from the senior employees.Data was collected using questionnaires. Data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistics by use of graphs and pie charts.Results: The study findings revealed that Only 36 per cent MFIs offer micro savings as a service, the reason being that the rest (64%) are not registered as Deposit Taking Microfinance institutions by the Central bank of Kenya.Policy recommendation: The study recommends that loan repayment should be constantly monitored and whenever there is a default in repayment, a quick action should be taken. The Microfinance should also avoid granting loans to the risky customers or for speculative ventures, monitor loan repayments, and renegotiate loans whenever borrowers get into difficulties. Credit analysis of potential borrowers should be carried out in order to judge the credit risk with the borrower and to reach a lending decision

scholarly journals The Relationship between Headteachers’ Supervision of Professional Documents and Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Embu and Murang’a Counties

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Muchiri Jane Muthoni ◽  
Margaret Wanjiru Gitumu ◽  
John Mwaruvie
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Education Administration ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Relationship

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>Supervision is a vital administrative tool employed by headteachers in ensuring </span><span>teachers’ effectiveness and competence in teaching and learning in schools. Over </span><span>time, pupils</span><span>’ </span><span>academic performance in examinations has been consistently low in public primary schools and has created concern among education stakeholders in Kenya and the world over. The objective of this study is assess the relationship </span><span>between headteachers’ supervision of professional documents and academic </span><span>performance in primary schools in </span><span>Embu and Murang’a counties. </span><span>A descriptive survey research design was used. The target population was 14,786 respondents; simple random sampling was used to select 256 of these. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews and an observation checklist. To ascertain reliability, the instrument was piloted, a</span><span>nd Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was </span><span>calculated as 0.93. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics involving frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations and inferential statistics, precisely, correlation. The results show that the development of professional documents was common in primary schools and that the best documents supervised by headteachers were schemes of work. The null hypothesis tested was not rejected based on the correlation of r=-.044&lt;0.05 and P=0.732&gt;0.05 between headteachers</span><span>’ </span><span>supervision of professional documents and academic performance. The study recommends that headteachers should guide teachers on the importance of consistency in professional documents. However, h</span><span>eadteachers’ supervision of teachers’ preparat</span><span>ion of professional documents did </span><span>not impact positively on pupils’ academic performance at KCPE in </span><span>Embu and </span><span>Murang’a counties. </span><span>The findings of the study will serve as a reference for similar studies in education administration and management. </span></p></div></div></div>

Effect of Rewards and Compensation on Job Satisfaction among Church Workers in Nakuru West Sub County

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 212-217
Author(s):  
Shadrack Rotich
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Church Workers ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The main purpose of the study was to determine how reward and compensation affect job satisfaction among church workers in Nakuru West Sub County. Herzberg’s Two-Factor and the expectancy theories guided the study. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The target population for the study were the pastoral and other church employees in all the 4 mainstream churches in Nakuru West Sub County. These churches have combined staff population of 188 staff comprising of the pastors, evangelists, secretaries, administrators, caretakers and other staffs recruited depending on the needs and capability of the churches. The study used the primary data where questionnaires were used to collect data after being subjected to Cronbach test for reliability and judgmental test for validity. The study conducted a piloting study, Data was analysed using SPSS version and will initially be analysed using descriptive statistics, and thereon, inferential statistics such Pearson product moment correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. Results was presented in the form of tables and figures. From the research findings, the study concluded that, the study found that factors including salary, benefits, organisational policies, supervision, working conditions and relationships. On the other hand, motivators such as achievement, recognition, promotion, responsibility and work itself promote motivation and consequently satisfaction. The study concludes that employer should demonstrate equal and fair employee handling mechanisms based on their performance evaluation.

scholarly journals University Students’ Perceptions of the Use of Digital Technologies in their Formal Learning: A Developing Country Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Al-Mothana M. Gasaymeh ◽  
Adnan M. Al-Tawel1 ◽  
Khaldun G. Al-Moghrabi ◽  
Ali M. Al-Ghonmein
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Digital Competency ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Academic Year

The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to examine university students’ perceptions of the use digital technologies in their formal learning, and (2) to examine differences in the their perceptions of the use of digital technologies in their formal learning, based on their gender, age, major, academic year, perceptions of digital competence, and perceptions of digital dependence. A descriptive survey research method was used; a questionnaire was used to collect data. The participants were students enrolled in different classes in the second semester in the academic year of 2016/2017 at a university in Jordan. The results showed that the participants had positive perceptions of the use digital technologies in their formal learning in affective, cognitive, and conative domains. Students’ perceptions of the use digital technologies in their formal learning did not differ significantly according to gender, age, major, or perceived digital dependency. However, students’ perceptions of the use digital technologies in their formal learning were influenced by their academic year and perceived digital competency. Recommendations based on the findings were presented.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perception of the Use of Microsoft Teams for Remote Learning in Southwestern Nigerian Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 265-281
Author(s):  
Damola Olugbade ◽  
Oluwakemi Olurinola
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Student Interaction ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Classroom Organization ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Frequency Counts ◽  
Remote Learning

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has required schools in Nigeria to embrace remote learning using technology solutions, in this case, Microsoft Teams, to effectively engage students. This study, therefore, aimed to reveal teachers’ perception of the use of Microsoft Teams for remote learning. The descriptive survey research design was adopted. The participants in the study were 51 teachers who were randomly selected using convenient sampling technique. E-questionnaire was used in the collection of data. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts, simple percentages, mean and standard deviations were used to analyze the data. Results revealed that teachers’ perception of effectiveness of Microsoft Teams for assignment and grading, for teacher and student interaction, and for classroom organisation was very good. The result obtained revealed that Microsoft Teams was effective in addressing some of the major challenges encountered by teachers during remote learning which includes students being often on other websites and poor student engagement. It was concluded that Microsoft Teams was effective for smooth interaction between teacher and students. Its use enhanced classroom organization and consequently facilitated teaching and learning process. The study encourages wider adoption of the application by schools.

scholarly journals Competency Improvement needs of Women in Agriculture in Processing Cocoyam into Flour and Chips for Food Security in South Eastern Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J A Ukonze ◽  
S O Olaitan
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
South Eastern ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Women In Agriculture ◽  
Processing Enterprise

This study focused on the identification of competency improvement needs of women in agriculture (WIA) in processing cocoyam into flour and chips. To achieve these objectives, four research questions guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted in South-eastern Nigeria made up of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo State The target population for this study was 362 women processors. It was found out that women processors required improvement in cocoyam processing enterprise as follows: planning competencies (12 competency items), processing cocoyam into flour (13 competency items), processing cocoyam into chips (13 competency items) and marketing (7 competency items). It was therefore recommended that co-operatives, government agencies, and relevant NGOs should help use the findings of this study to improve acquisition of competencies of women in cocoyam processing for food security in South-Eastern Nigeria.

scholarly journals Burnout Guru BK di Kota Singkawang

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Insan Suwanto ◽  
Slamat Fitriyadi
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
General Survey ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Burnout Rate ◽  
High Level ◽  
Descriptive Survey

<p class="Normal1">Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk memberikan gambaran data ilmiah tentang bagaimana tingkat <em>burnout</em> pada guru bimbingan dan konseling (BK) yang ada di Kota Singkawang. Reponden dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh guru BK kota singkawang pada SMP/sederajat dan SMA/sederajat se-Kota Singkawang. Penelitian ini merupakan <em>descriptive survey research</em> dengan menggunakan instrumen penelitian MBI-GS (<em>Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey</em>). Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan <em>descriptive statistics</em>. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata guru BK di Kota Singkawang memiliki tingkat <em>burnout</em> yang sangat rendah (20,33%). Hasil survei menunjukkan bahwa diantara 66 orang guru BK hanya 1 orang  guru BK yang memiliki tingkat <em>burnout</em> Tinggi. Kemudian, 19 orang pada kategori Rendah, dan 46 orang masuk pada kategori Sangat Rendah. Berdasarkan survei, guru BK pria memiliki tingkat <em>burnout</em> yang lebih tinggi. Kemudian, Guru BK yang lebih muda dengan usia kerja kurang dari 10 tahun memiliki tingkat <em>burnout</em> yang lebih tinggi. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa guru BK di kota singkawang sudah mampu menjalankan tugas dan perannya sesuai dengan yang seharusnya dan memiliki tingkat kepuasan kerja yang tinggi. Penelitian lebih lanjut diperlukan untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang penyebab rendahnya <em>burnout</em> guru BK di Kota Singkawang.</p><p class="Normal1" align="center"><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong><em></em></p><em>The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of scientific data related to the level of burnout in the guidance and counseling (BK) teacher in Singkawang City. The respondents in this study were all guidance and counseling teachers in junior and high school in Singkawang City. This research is a descriptive survey research using the research instrument is the MBI-GS (Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the average guidance and counseling teacher in Singkawang City had a very low burnout rate (20.33%). The survey results showed that among 66 BK teachers only 1 guidance and counseling teacher had a high burnout rate. Then, 19 people were in a Low category, and 46 people were in the Very Low category. Based on the survey, male teachers have a higher burnout rate. Then, younger teachers with less than 10 years of age have a higher burnout rate. Then, the guidance and counseling teacher in Singkawang City had a professional efficacy of 51.24%. This shows that guidance and counseling teachers in the city of Singkawang have been able to carry out their duties and roles as they should and have a high level of job satisfaction. Further research is needed to find out more about the causes of the low guidance and counseling teacher burnout.</em>

scholarly journals Availability of Reformative Education Programmes for Prisoners in North West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-24
Author(s):  
Suleiman Ismaila
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Prison Inmates ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
North West ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated the availability of reformative education programs for prisoners in northwest Nigeria. A descriptive survey was the adopted research design. The target population comprised the stakeholders (prison inmates, prison officials, lawyers, and human rights activists) from four states (Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, and Kano) northwest Nigeria. A total of 13 prisons, 1338 respondents (1068 inmates; 200 prison officials; 50 lawyers; and 20 human rights activists) were selected using multi-stage sampling. Four questionnaires designed by the researcher were used for data collection dedicating one questionnaire to each of the stakeholders. The validity of the instruments was ascertained using content and construct validity. The calculated value of Cronbach Alpha was 0.87. The data collected from the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The hypotheses were tested using chi-square. The findings of the study revealed that out of the five indicators of prisoners' reformative education, only one was available, that is, religious education. However, the other four, facilities, personnel, and reading materials; educational continuity and motivation; remedial and adult education, and vocational education were unavailable. The study recommended that prisons should be equipped with modern facilities for valuable reformative education. There should be training and retraining of prison personnel, and a well-stocked library with current and updated materials containing textbooks, periodicals and computers be provided in all prisons for the use of both inmates and prison officials, among others.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document