scholarly journals Provision of Food to Public Primary Schools and Its Effects on Enrolment of Pupils in Mara Ward, Narok West Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Rotich Paul Bii ◽  
Stephen Tomno Cheboi
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Similar Treatment ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship between the provision of food to public primary schools by FTC and the enrolment of pupils in Mara Ward of Narok West Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The target population was 131 public primary schools in Narok West Sub-County, 1460 teachers and 3150 pupils. A sample of 97 schools, 302 teachers and 344 pupils was drawn. Simple random sampling method in the numbers of schools, teachers and pupils was used. Findings of the study showed that provision of food increased the enrolment rate of pupils in school. This is because meals programmes offered in schools enables the pupils from far and humble backgrounds to have similar treatment to the pupils coming from better backgrounds and close to the schools. These programmes increased the level of admission of new pupils thus increasing the rate of enrolment in most schools. However, offering food in schools does not automatically increase the rate of enrolment for it was realized that quality of food matters the most as well. The findings can help the government to sensitize on the quality of food being offered to be increased. Meals programmes should be implemented in all schools in Mara Ward and even to other parts of the country. In addition, the quality of the food offered should be increased to reduce diseases associated with malnutrition.

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>

scholarly journals Teachers’ Attitude in Implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum in Primary Schools in Kericho County

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-129
Author(s):  
Beatrice Ngeno ◽  
Teresa Mwoma ◽  
Maureen Mweru
Keyword(s):  
Social Constructivism ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Competence based curriculum have faced criticism from educationalist based on its tasking and resistivity to change. However, in Canada, Scotland and Finland its implementation has be stunning. The stakeholders in Kenya has raise concern about their preparedness coupled with criticism from section of the government complaining on lack of involvement of stakeholders. The objective of the study was to establish whether teachers’ attitude influences the implementation of the competence-based curriculum. Social constructivism theory was adopted. A descriptive survey design and correlation research design were adopted for the study. The target population of the study included 24 County support Officers (CSOs’), 52 headteachers, and 610 Grade 1 teachers. The sample size was 6 CSOs, 52 Headteachers, and 61 Grade 1 teachers. A saturated sampling technique was used to select all the 52 headteachers from 52 schools. Simple random sampling was used to select the schools and CSOs. A purposive sampling technique was used to select Grade 1 teachers in Kericho County. Data was collected using interview schedules, questionnaires, and an observation schedule. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics in the form of percentages, means, and standard deviation, while inferential statistics were correlated using Pearson product-moment correlation. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. The attitude of teachers had a positive impact on CBC implementation, with a correlation of 0.560 and a calculated value of 0.00 for the headteachers and 0.284 with a calculated value of 0.032 for Grade 1 teachers. The results of this study are important for the successful adoption of the competency-based program through the participation of education stakeholders.

Comparison of the effects of the food supplementation programmes of ICDS centers and primary schools at Bali Gram Panchayat, Arambagh, West Bengal, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 232-246
Author(s):  
Gopal Chandra Mandal ◽  
Kaushik Bose ◽  
Slawomir Koziel
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Food Supplementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
The Government ◽  
Better Than

Purpose – Developing countries like India, accounts for about 40 percent of undernourished children in the World and it is largely due to the result of dietary inadequacy in relation to their needs. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate the changes in the nutritional status of the children, from their preschool days to the present primary school days. Design/methodology/approach – The present investigation was conducted at 20 Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) centers (Center-A) and 15 primary schools (Center-B) in Bali Gram Panchayat, Arambag, Hooghly District of West Bengal, India, at an interval of three to four years. A total of 1,012 children (boys=498; girls=514) aged two to six years old enrolled in these ICDS centers and a total of 603 children (boys=300, girls=303), aged five to ten years were studied from the 15 primary schools who were the beneficiaries of ICDS centers. Underweight (weight-for-age Z-score (WAZ)) and wasting (weight-for height Z-score (WHZ)) were used to assess the nutritional status. Findings – The nutritional situation (both in case of underweight and wasting) was better in Center B as compared with Center A. In general, the nutritional condition of boys was better than girls. Center had a very significant effect on both WAZ as well as WHZ, irrespective of age and sex. Sex has a significant impact only on WAZ. Interestingly, there was no significant sex-center interaction for both WAZ as well as WHZ. The children of the area were getting Mid Day Meal supplied through the school authorities which was comparatively better than the ICDS centers’ food supplementation. Better monitoring of nutritional supplementation at primary schools may be an important factor. Practical implications – In ICDS centers, only the Anganwari worker is responsible in running and implementing the programs offered by the Government. However, at primary schools, the active involvement of all the teachers to run the program may have effectively led to have better results. Furthermore, the Government's focus should not be only on the increase the area covered by the ICDS program, but focus should be to increase the quality of food supplied, proper monitoring of the implementation and increase the allocation of funds. Appropriate measures may be taken by the authorities regarding this. Originality/value – The results of the study will help in policy making in reducing the prevalence of undernutrition.

scholarly journals Effects of Inaccessibility of Sanitary pads on Academic Performance of Girls in Primary Schools in Njoro Sub-County

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 84-93
Author(s):  
Wambui Alice; Charles Nyamwaya; Kimani Njoroge
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Sanitary Pads ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study was to analyse the effects of inaccessibility of sanitary pads on the academic performance of girls in primary schools in Njoro Sub-County. The survey targeted girls in primary schools in Njoro sub-county. Primary school girls do not do well in academic performance and also do not participate fully in school activities, and so the study sought to find out the causes for this. A descriptive survey design was applied in the study. Questionnaires and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) were used to collect data from the girls and female teachers. The target population was 4595 class 6-8 girls in Njoro Sub –County and 858 female teachers. A sample of 101 girls was selected for the study using simple random sampling to pick the specific girls. 87 Female teachers were sampled using purposive sampling. The data was analysed through descriptive statistics, tables and charts were also used for presentation. The conclusion was drawn from the findings and recommendation for further research was made.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship between Spiritual Personality and Emotional Empathy among Medical and Unani Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ajaz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Emotional Empathy ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Empathy Scale ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Jawaharlal Nehru ◽  
The Relationship

This study was conducted to discover the relationship between spiritual personality and emotional empathy among medical and unani students. The target population consisted of students from faculty of medicine of JNMC (Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, UP) and faculty of unani of AKTC (Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh, UP). The sample comprised of 100 participants (50 female and 50 male) whose age range was from 24 to 27 years. Out of 100 participants, 50 students were from MBBS course and the remaining 50 students were from BUMS course. The participants were selected by simple random sampling method. Data were obtained through Spiritual Personality Inventory (SPI) developed by Husain, Luqman and Jahan (2012) and Emotional Empathy Scale (EES) developed by Mehrabian and Epstein (l972). The data were analyzed by means of Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. SPSS 16.0 version was used to analyze the data. The obtained results indicated that in the MBBS male and female students, and BUMS male students only, spiritual personality is related to emotional empathy. The findings suggested that students of helping profession with spiritual personality express more empathic attitude toward others which is essential for speedy recovery of the patients.

scholarly journals DEPRESI BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA DI PANTI SOSIAL TRESNA WERDHA DI JAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 133-138
Author(s):  
A.A. Ayu Rani Puspadewi ◽  
Etty Rekawati
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursing Science ◽  
The Relationship

Setiap orang dapat mengalami depresi, salah satunya adalah lansia, dimana lansia memiliki konsekuensi fungsional yang lebih serius dibandingkan dengan tingkat pertumbuhan lainnya, mulai dari kualitas hidup yang negatif hingga bunuh diri. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara depresi dengan kualitas hidup lansia. Sampel penelitian adalah lansia ≥ 60 tahun yang tinggal di Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Budi Mulia 1 Jakarta, mampu berkomunikasi dengan bahasa Indonesia, serta bersedia menjadi responden. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian cross sectional dengan metode simple random sampling yang melibatkan 101 lansia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara tingkat depresi dengan kualitas hidup lansia (p=0,017; α=0,10). Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat berguna untuk pengembangan ilmu keperawatan di masa yang akan datang terkait peningkatan kualitas hidup lansia dengan cara menangani depresi lansia. Kata Kunci: Depresi, Kualitas Hidup, Lansia, Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Abstract Depression in Relation with the Quality of Life Elderly in Nursing Home Jakarta. Depression could experienced by anyone, such as elderly whose fuctional consequences is experienced more serious such as low quality of life and the worst one is suicidal. The purpose of this research was to find  the relationship between depression and quality of life in elderly. The research sample was elderly aged 60 and over who live at Institutionof Elderly Budi Mulia 01 Jakarta, speak Bahasa, and willing to be a respondent. This research used cross sectional study design with simple random sampling method which involved 101 elderly. The result of this study showed that there was significant relation between level of depression and quality of life in elderly (p=0.017; α=0.10). This research is expected to be useful for nursing science development in the future, spesificly on preventive of quality of life decreased by handling depression in elderly.  Keywords: Depression, quality of life, elderly, nursing homes

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING FOOD QUALITY AT UUM’S LAKE RESTAURANT: ARE CUSTOMERS SATISFIED?

2021 ◽  
pp. 210-232
Author(s):  
Muhamad Shah Kamal Ideris ◽  
Eshaby Mustafa ◽  
Muhamad Nizam Saadin
Keyword(s):  
Food Quality ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Restaurant Industry ◽  
Unit Of Analysis ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Universiti Utara Malaysia

The restaurant concept plays an important role in establishing and running a successful food business. Maintaining the quality of foods is an important criterion that service providers must look at to attract new customers and retain existing customers on the premises. By considering the importance of the quality of foods and customers in the restaurant industry, this study examines the relationship between the quality of food attributes and customer satisfaction. The research utilized a quantitative approach to conducting the study. Universiti Utara Malaysia students who visited The Lake restaurant are chosen as the unit of analysis. The close-ended questionnaires were distributed to the students to obtain the data for this study. In order to conduct the survey, the researchers used Google form as a tool. The questionnaires were distributed by Google form using the purposive sampling method. A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed among the students, and 364 usable questionnaires proceeded for the descriptive and inferential analyses of the study. The study found that there is a positive relationship between food quality attributes (freshness, taste, healthy options, variety of menu, presentations, and temperature) and customers' satisfaction. The findings of the study posed significance and added new knowledge to the practitioners and academicians.

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JEAN WATSON'S THEORY OF HELPING TRUST WITH PATIENT SATISFACTION

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-132
Author(s):  
Shieva Nur Azizah Ahmad ◽  
Cicih Ayu Yulianti ◽  
Roswita Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Government Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Trust Relationship ◽  
Jean Watson ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Fostering a trusting relationship between nurses and patients is the development of one of the curative caring factors because it is closely related to the acceptance of positive and negative feelings of patients when receiving services from nurses. The quality of a person's relationship with others is an element that determines the caring behavior of a nurse (Sartika, 2011). Nurses must be patient, generous, willing to provide assistance to patients voluntarily and be able to communicate, work and be responsible for their duties and rights when acting (Nursalam, 2013).Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine Jean Watson's theory of helping trust with patient satisfaction in the inpatient room in The Government Hospital of Tangerang Regency.Methods: The research design used in this study is descriptive correlation using the Cross-Sectional approach. The population used in this study were patients treated in the inpatient rooms of Government Hospital of Tangerang Regency amounting to 80 people. The sampling method used is the non-probability sampling method. The sampling technique in this research is purposive sampling. The sample used in this study were 65 respondents. This research instrument using a questionnaire. The analysis used the Chi square test with a significance level α < 0.05.Results: Jean Watson's helping trust relationship both 13 respondents (34.2%) and those who were not satisfied were 1 respondent (3.7%). the results of the analysis obtained OR = 25.35 means that patients who claim helping trust relationship Jean Watson have a 25.35 times chance expressed satisfied. Chi square test results obtained p value 0.001 so that it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between Jean Watson’s theory of helping trust relationship with patient satisfaction in class III inpatient room at The Government Hospital of Tangerang Regency.Conclusion: Patient satisfaction depends on the quality of nursing services. Service is said to be good if in fact the nurse provides the needs according to the patient's condition and the patient's response to service can be disappointing or satisfying. Further research is expected that nurses can provide assistance to the relationship of trust to patients so that patients can feel safe and comfortable when nurses take nursing actions to patients. Further researchers can use other research methods either qualitatively or add other variables so that the helping trust relationship between nurses and patients can be well developed. Keywords: Helping Trust Relationship, Patient, Satisfaction, Jean Watson.

scholarly journals EXTENT OF CODE-SWITCHING OF ENGLISH AND KISWAHILI DURING ENGLISH LESSONS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ELDORET WEST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 568-576
Author(s):  
Mutai Susan ◽  
◽  
J. Rono ◽  
Audrey Matere ◽  
Julia Situma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Code Switching ◽  
National Language ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Language Of Instruction ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

English is a language of international communication hence it has special place in educational systems of most countries in the world. In Kenya, English is a language of instruction as well as examinable subject in Kenyan schools. In addition, Kiswahili is a national language which is used by both learners and teachers leading to code-switching. The purpose of the paper was to establish the extent of code-switching in English and Kiswahili during English lessons in public primary schools. The study adopted descriptive survey design and mixed methods approach. The target population was 243 teachers of English, 64 grade three teachers and 2176 learners in primary schools in Eldoret West Sub-County, Kenya. The sample size was 33 teachers of English, 8 grade three teachers and 292 learners. Both quantitative and qualitative data was collected through the use of questionnaires, interviews and observation schedule. Piloting of research instruments was conducted in the nearby Wareng Sub County which shares similar characteristics as the study area. Validity was ensured through expert judgment while reliability was tested using Cronbachs alpha coefficient after piloting. The data was analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics frequencies and percentages while content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The study found out that majority (56.5%) of teachers used code switching most of the time while explaining meaning of words and most (50.4%) of the teachers of English used code switching as a way of explaining grammar in an explicit manner while most (41.2%) of the teachers used code switching to introduce unfamiliar topics to learners during English lessons. The findings will benefit the Government of Kenya in formulating language policies for schools. The study will also be of significance to teachers of English in coming up with the strategies to boost performance of English.

scholarly journals The Role of NGOs in Financing Public Primary Education in Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 350-384
Author(s):  
Paul Muga Obonyo ◽  
Samuel N Waweru ◽  
Onyango G Adino
Keyword(s):  
Primary Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Education For All ◽  
School Enrolment ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Direct Support ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The World Conference on Education for All, held in Jomtiem, Thailand 1990 stated that education is so diverse, complex and demanding to expect governments alone to meet the vast arrays of learner needs. The call for a multi-sectoral approach and building new alliances between governments, private, and NGOs forces was central to the thematic round tables on "NGOs and Literacy" and Mobilizing for "Education for All" (Hadaad 1990). This study examined the role of NGOs in financing public primary education in Budalangi, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine NGOs participation areas in public primary education provision focusing on disbursement procedures and equity considerations for different socio-economic groups; to find out the various sources of NGOs‘ funds; to reveal the challenges facing NGOs in their effort to support public primary education and finally, to find out the adequacy and relevance of NGOs support as perceived byschool heads, parents and pupils in the region. The study adopted a descriptive survey paradigm. The target population comprised of 16 NGOs supporting publicprimary education, 33 primary schools and 16518 pupils and their parents benefiting from NGOs support. The sample included nine NGOs, seven public primary schools and 111 pupils and their parents. This gave a total of 238 respondents. The data was collected using questionnaires for NGO administrators and head teachers and interview schedules for parents and pupils. The study found out that NGOs play a central role in promoting quality, access, equity and relevance of primary education by providing physical facilities, direct support to pupils and parents. It was noted that the number of supported pupils was significant (31%) in relation to the total school enrolment. However, NGOs faced the challenge of insufficient funds, lack of exit strategy and mistrust by the government. The study recommends that the NGOs should use capacity building for sustained support and to work hand in hand with the government and all other stakeholders in education to help Kenya meet her international commitment in achieving the MDG goal in Education and EFA goals adopted in Dakar in 2000.

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