PARENTAL SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKOLOMANI SUB- COUNTY, KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Brenda Muhavi Madegwa ◽  
Sr. Dr. Elizabeth Piliyesi ◽  
Sr. Dr. Theonestina Katundano
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Parental Occupation ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Parental Level

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate to what extent the socio- economic background of parents influence the academic performance of students in public secondary schools in Ikolomani Sub- County, Kakamega County. This study was guided by the following research questions: How does parental level of education influence students’ performance? How does parental occupation level influence students’ performance? How does parental income level influence students’performance? What are the socioeconomic challenges facing parents in enhancing students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in lkolomani Sub-County? What are the possible solutions to enhance students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in lkolomani Sub-County?Methodology: The study used both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The study employed proportionate stratified random sampling to select the schools while purposive, cluster sampling and simple random sampling was used to select the students. Teachers were selected using stratified and simple random sampling. Principals, parents’ representatives and Education officer were purposively selected. Data were collected using questionnaires, document analysis and interview guide. Qualitative and quantitative data were concurrently collected and analyzed. Statistical package for Social Science (SPSS version 23) was used to analyze quantitative data while qualitative data was analyzed thematically to obtain views and perceptions of the respondents.Results: The study found that parental socio-economic background played  a key role in enhancement of students’ academic performance.Recommendations: The study recommended that parents should be encouraged to start small income generating business so as to cater for the educational needs of their children.

scholarly journals Influence of Participation in Athletics on Students’ Academic Performance in Uasin Gishu County

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Charles Nyabero
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Collegiate Experience ◽  
Conducive Environment

The study investigated the influence of learners’ participation in athletic activitieson academic performance of students in secondary school Uasin Gishu County. The study was grounded on Astin’s theory of involvement, whichasserts that students learn more when they are involved in both academic and social aspects of the collegiate experience. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative research process with a target population being students and teachers of Uasin Gishu County. Sample of 378 was calculated with aid Krecie & Morgan sample table and sample was arrived at through stratified sampling on secondary schools and simple random sampling on selected secondary schools whose students were picked without bias. Tools for data collection included questionnaire, in-depth interview and review of literature. The tools were calibrated on validity and reliability through expert check and Chronbach’s Alpha Coefficient, which was 0.76, which was fair enough for utility of the questionnaires.The achieved data was analyzed based on confidence level of 95%and person correlation coefficient and using descriptive statisticsthat included frequencies, standard deviation and mean. The analysis was carried out with help of SPSS program. The finding indicated that participation in athletic activities has potential to positively influence students’ academic performance (R=0.632; p<0.05). Athletics participationstimulates fine and gross motor growth, learner concentration and cognitive development. The finding suggests that schools need to create a conducive environment for participation in athletics and encourage the students to participate in order to enhance their performance.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Emerging Forms of Bullying and Self-Esteem among Secondary Schools Students in Bungoma County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Jane Ingado Misigo; James Kay; Esther Kibor
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between emerging issues of bullying and self-esteem among Secondary School Students in Bungoma County, Kenya. The Social-Ecological Theory and Psychosocial Theory guided the study. The research population was 29,040 Form 3 students, Deputy Principals and Guidance and Counseling teachers from 360 secondary schools participated in the study. A sample size of 399 students was drawn from boys, girls and co-education schools. Form Three Students were randomly selected from the sampled schools. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design using mixed-method approaches and correlational design. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected concurrently. Stratified random sampling and simple random sampling was used to sample schools and students, respectively. A pilot study was conducted on the 30 Form Three students selected from three categories of secondary schools in Bungoma County. Data was collected using a self-response questionnaire and interview schedule guide. Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation and percentages were used to analyse and describe data quantitative data.  Inferential statistics such as Pearson Correlation statistics, ANOVA was used to test the significance of the stated hypothesis at the alpha level (α = 0.05). The qualitative data was thematically analysed based on the objectives and presented through texts. All analysis was done using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. The findings revealed that there was a relationship between emerging forms of bullying and self-esteem R2 =.388 (38.8%).

scholarly journals Teachers’ Collegiality and its Influence on Learners’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools of Baringo North Sub-County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 144-150
Author(s):  
Kimeto Jeniffer ◽  
Stephen Tomno Cheboi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Meaningful Work ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
The University

The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of teachers’ collegiality on learners’ academic performance in public secondary schools of Baringo North Sub-County, Kenya. The study employed mixed methods approach which utilized questionnaires and interview schedules. It adopted a descriptive research design in carrying out the study. The target population comprised 27 principals and 216 teachers in the 27 public secondary schools of Baringo North Sub County. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 138 teachers while 24 principals were purposively selected. From these populations, two schools were selected to pilot the research tools where a reliable Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.77 was obtained upon computation. Validity of the research instruments was carried out by the University supervisor and necessary revision done. Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from teachers while interview schedule was used to collect qualitative data from principals. Quantitative data were analysed to obtain means, percentages, and standard deviation. Qualitative data on the other hand were analysed and presented thematically alongside the quantitative data. Inferential statistics were run to test the null hypothesis using Pearson’s Linear Correlation Coefficient. The findings established that teachers’ collegiality influences learners’ KCSE academic performance in public secondary schools of Baringo North Sub-County. However, there was a weak positive correlation between teachers’ collegiality and learners’ academic performance. It also established that though collegiality was not fully practiced there was a strong synergy among teachers to improve learners’ performance. The study recommends that teachers need to be supported by headteachers to collaborate to offer the best services to their learners and create more meaningful work. School headteachers should enhance teamwork among teachers to perform their best and staff members should meet or interact regularly, share ideas and expertise to attain higher performance.

scholarly journals Family Background and Its Effect on Pupils’ Transition Rate from Primary to Secondary Schools in Soin/Sigowet Sub-County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-85
Author(s):  
Stanley Langat Kimutai ◽  
Stephen Tomno Cheboi
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of pupils’ family backgrounds on their transition rates from public primary schools to secondary schools in Kenya’s Soin/Sigowet Sub-County. The study adopted mixed methods approach and the research design employed was descriptive survey. It targeted a population of 76 headteachers and 715 teachers from which a sample of 63 headteachers and 250 teachers was used. Clustered random sampling was used to obtain the 63 schools from their zones, simple random sampling to select teachers and purposive sampling on headteachers. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from teachers and interview schedule from headteachers. The two instruments were validated, piloted and a reliable 0.75 Cronbach’s coefficient alpha applied. Quantitative data was analysed and presented in frequencies and percentages, while qualitative data was described alongside the quantitative data. The key findings of this study were: educated parents provided moral and material support to their children, occupation of parents determined their financial ability to educate their children and parental involvement played a crucial role in the performance and progress of their children in education. The study revealed that family challenges which included homelessness, hunger, domestic violence and drug abuse affected the transition of pupils from public primary to secondary schools. The study recommended that education stakeholders in the Sub-County should sensitize parents on the importance of ensuring children proceed from one level of education to another. On further research, the study recommended that the research needed to be replicated in other parts of the country by varying its approach.

scholarly journals Availability of ICT Facilities and Teachers’ Competence in the Use of ICT among Public Secondary Schools in Ngara District, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Faith Fidelis ◽  
Daniel Oduor Onyango
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
The Government

This study sought to establish the availability of ICT facilities and teachers competence in the use of ICT among public secondary schools in Ngara, Tanzania. The study employed a mixed research approach in that interview schedule and questionnaire were employed as sources of data. The population of the study was 525 stakeholders from 31 secondary schools, including the DEO, the WEO, the Heads of schools, ICT manager and teachers. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used to determine the sample of 84 respondents from four randomly selected schools. Qualitative data was analyzed based on themes while quantitative data was analyzed descriptively. The study revealed that the schools faced non availability of ICT facilities and internet connection. They also faced limited electricity supply and limited funds for maintenance of facilities. Furthermore, a significant number of teachers did not have competence in any of the aspects of computer. Very few could use internet while another few had some competence in hardware and programming. Therefore, it was recommended that the government and other education stakeholders should organize for seminars and workshop for capacity building so that teachers may gain knowledge and competence in the use of ICT facilities. The Ministry of Education should allocate funds for buying ICT facilities and devices and for maintenances.

scholarly journals Professional Growth Opportunities and Its Influence on Job Performance of Deputy Principals of Public Secondary Schools in Lugari Sub-County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Nancy Maino ◽  
Stephen Tomno Cheboi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Growth Opportunities ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Service Training

This study sought to explore the influence of professional growth opportunities on the job performance of deputy principals of public secondary schools in Lugari Sub-County, Kenya. Adopting the descriptive research design, the study utilised mixed methods approach engaging both questionnaires and interview guide. The focus population for the study included 28 principals, 28 deputy principals and 420 teachers of public secondary schools within Lugari Sub- County. All the 28 principals and 28 deputy principals were purposively sampled for study whereas, 200 teachers were identified for study by simple random sampling technique. A pilot test-retest study was conducted in three public secondary schools from nearby Uasin Gishu County and a reliable Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.79 and 0.81 was obtained for the deputy principal response questionnaire and teacher response questionnaire, respectively. Supervisors and researchers from Mount Kenya University School of education were engaged to ascertain the validity of the research instruments and necessary adjustments effected on the tools before use. The questionnaires gathered quantitative data from teachers and deputy principals whilst the interview guide assembled qualitative data from the principals. The statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.0 was used for the analysis of quantitative data yielding frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviation. Qualitative data were analysed thematically based on the objectives and presented along with the quantitative data. The findings established that schools in Lugari Sub County hardly support deputy principals for in-service training, the majority of deputy principals perceived unfairness in promotion procedures and that the position of deputy principal did not adequately prepare deputy principals for principal-ship. The study recommends that deputy principals need to be supported by the school management to collaborate and improve their requisite skills to discharge their duties effectively.

scholarly journals PENGARUH IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PERIMBANGAN KEUANGAN TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUSKESMAS: STUDI KASUS KOTA BANJAR PROPINSI JAWA BARAT

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
M. Arry Djauhari
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structure Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Structure Equation Modeling

Pemerintah Kota Banjar dalam memberikan pelayanan kesehatan masih tergantung kepada kebijakan perimbangan keuangan, karena terbatasnya sumberdaya yang di miliki. Implementasi kebijakan perimbangan keuangan yang belum optimal dengan indikasi terbatasnya kemampuan sumberdaya manusia, baik secara kualitas maupun kuantitas yang memperlihatkan kecenderungan pengaruh yang terbesar dalam dimensi implementasi kebijakan. Keterbatasan kemampuan dalam mengelola sumber daya baik sumberdaya alam maupun sumberdaya manusia sangat tergantung kepada kemampuan keuangan daerah sendiri dalam pembiayaan penyelenggaraan otonomi daerahnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksplanasi, dengan sample gugus bertahap (Cluster sampling), pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara bertahap berdasarkan wilayah-wilayah administratif yang terdapat pusat pelayanan kesehatan dengan metode acak sederhana (Simple Random Sampling). Pengolahan data diuji dengan menggunakan Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan suatu prosedur yang di dasarkan pada Methods of Succesive Interval. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan perimbangan keuangan dalam pelaksanaan otonomi daerah yang didasarkan pada dimensi komunikasi, sumberdaya, disposisi/sikap pelaksana dan struktur birokrasi secara bersama-sama atau tersendiri secara signifikan mempengaruhi kualitas pelayanan kesehatan. Dimensi dukungan merupakan dimensi yang paling besar pengaruhnya terhadap peningkatan pelayanan kesehatan diikuti dengan struktur birokrasi, sumberdaya dan komunikasi.

scholarly journals Analisi Kinerja Harga Pengaruhnya Terhadap Reputasi dan Keputusan Menggunakan Jasa Penerbangan (Survei terhadap penumpang Air Asia dengan rute Bandung – Denpasar)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anisa Rosdiana
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Data Path

Penumpang memiliki peran sentral selaku pembuat keputusan untuk menggunakan maskapai penerbangan. Namun pertumbuhan jumlah penumpang Air Asia mengalami penurunan. Hal ini terjadi karena reputasi Air Asia yang kurang baik. Melalui upaya kinerja harga, diharapkan dapat meningkatkan jumlah pertumbuhan penumpang Air Asia.Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui: (1) gambaran kinerja harga pada penumpang maskapai penerbangan Air Asia (2) gambaran reputasi Air Asia pada penumpang maskapai penerbangan Air Asia (3) gambaran keputusan menggunakan pada penumpang maskapai penerbangan Air Asia (4) pengaruh kinerja harga terhadap reputasi dan keputusan menggunakan masakapai penerbanganAir Asia.Objek dari penelitian ini adalah penumpang Air Asia dengan rute Bandung – Denpasar, adapun metode penelitiannya menggunakan deskriftif dan verifikatif. Sumber data yang dipergunakan adalah primer dan sekunder. Populasi sebanyak 214.450 orang diambil sample penelitian sejumlah 100 orang. Simple Random Sampling khususnya Cluster Sampling merupakan teknik pengambilan sample yang penulis pilih. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara, observasi, kuesioner, dan studi literatur. Untuk mengukur besarnya pengaruh kinerja harga terhadap reputasi dan keputusan menggunakan maskapai penerbangan, digunakan teknik analisis data path (analisis jalur). Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa pelaksanaan kinerja harga dinilai oleh penumpang cukup tinggi. Reputasi dinilai cukup tinggi, sedangkan keadaan keputusan menggunakan maskapai penerbangan secara umum dinilai cukup tinggi. Besarnya pengaruh kinerja harga terhadap reputasi adalah cukup tinggi sebesar 60,8%. Besarnya pengaruh kinerja harga terhadap keputusan menggunakan maskapai penerbangan adalah cukup tinggi sebesar 75,8%. Besarnya pengaruh reputasi terhadap keputusan menggunakan maskapai penerbangan adalah cukup tinggi sebesar 69,3%. Sedangkan pengaruh kinerja harga terhadap reputasi dan keputusan menggunakan maskapai penerbangan berpengaruh secara simultan signifikan. Hasil penelitian, maka perlu diadakannya usaha dalam peningkatan kinerja harga yang sesuai dengan harapan penumpang termasuk dalam kualitas pelayanan agar dapat meningkatkan reputasi perusahaan sehingga penumpang memutuskan untuk menggunakan maskapai penerbangan Air Asia

A Test of Cluster Sampling in Forest Inventories

1975 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Bonnor
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Field Sampling ◽  
Forest Inventories ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Variance Estimates ◽  
The Given

During a recent pilot survey in Newfoundland, forest data were collected using a stratified, one-stage cluster-sampling design. The data were analyzed to determine if, within the stratified framework, cluster sampling would be more efficient than simple random sampling. Each cluster consisted of five point-samples located in a straight line. For the analysis, volume and variance estimates were determined from clusters of 1,2,3,4 and 5 points. During the survey, records were kept of the time required to complete various field-sampling tasks. These were used in lieu of cost data in the analysis. Results indicated that, for the given conditions, simple random sampling was more efficient than cluster sampling. However, relatively small changes in the conditions would make cluster sampling more efficient.

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