scholarly journals Determinants of Teacher and Student Retention in Secondary Schools of Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Kenya union Conference

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-53
Author(s):  
Shadrack Kamundi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
School Administration ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Retention Of Teachers ◽  
Union Conference ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study aimed at establishing the factors which influence low retention of teachers and students in secondary schools of the SDA Church in EKUC. It employed a concurrent mixed methods research design and adopted an exploratory approach using a descriptive survey. This was to investigate the factors which influenced the retention of teachers and students in EKUC schools. Out of the twenty secondary schools in the Union, the researcher targeted eleven which sat for the national exams since 2008. The subjects of the study included teachers, students, principals, the Conferences/Field Education Directors and the BoM chairpersons. The study was based on expectancy theory of motivation which states that certain behavior leads to expected outcome. In the research, certain behaviors by the relevant authorities should lead to high retention of students and teachers. Teachers should be availed bursary funds for career advancement, given incentives for motivation and be made to believe that they are appreciated by the school administration. The administration should assist the needy students to get financial support. The findings showed that two independent variables (school administration and motivation strategies) commonly contributed to retention of teachers and students. School administration was the most common factor which contributed to low retention, among the two groups. It was found important to carry out exhaustive studies on each of the study variables for comparative purposes in public schools and undertake exploratory and in-depth studies on the same.

scholarly journals Determinants of Teacher and Student Retention in Secondary Schools of Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Kenya union Conference

Science Mundi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-58
Author(s):  
Shadrack Kamundi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
School Administration ◽  
Common Factor ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Retention Of Teachers ◽  
Union Conference ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study aimed at establishing the factors which influence the low retention of teachers and students in secondary schools of the SDA Church in EKUC. It employed a concurrent mixed methods research design and adopted an exploratory approach using a descriptive survey. This was to investigate the factors which influenced the retention of teachers and students in EKUC schools. Out of the twenty secondary schools in the Union, the researcher targeted eleven which sat for the national exams since 2008. The subjects of the study included teachers, students, principals, the Conferences/Field Education Directors and the BoM chairpersons. The study was based on the expectancy theory of motivation which states that certain behaviour leads to the expected outcome. In the research, certain behaviours by the relevant authorities should lead to high retention of students and teachers. Teachers should be availed bursary funds for career advancement, given incentives for motivation and be made to believe that they are appreciated by the school administration. The administration should assist the needy students to get financial support. The findings showed that two independent variables (school administration and motivation strategies) commonly contributed to the retention of teachers and students. School administration was the most common factor which contributed to low retention, among the two groups. It was found important to carry out exhaustive studies on each of the study variables for comparative purposes in public schools and undertake exploratory and in-depth studies on the same.

scholarly journals Teacher Retention in Secondary Schools of Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Kenya Union Conference

Science Mundi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-19
Author(s):  
Shadrack Kamundi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teacher Retention ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Seventh Day Adventist ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Retention Of Teachers ◽  
Union Conference ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Education Directors

The study aimed at examining retention of teachers in secondary schools of the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church in East Kenya Union Conference (EKUC). It employed a concurrent mixed methods research design and adopted an exploratory approach using a descriptive survey. Out of the twenty secondary schools in the Union, the researcher targeted eleven which sat for the national exams since 2008. The subjects of the study included teachers, principals, the Conferences/Field Education Directors and the BoM chairpersons. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires for teachers. Interview schedules were organized for education directors, the school BoM chairpersons, the principals and teachers for triangulation. Observation schedule was also organized. This targeted the school infrastructure and generally all what goes on in the school. The school learning facilities and the behavior of teachers in school was also captured here. The other instrument used was the tool for document analysis to collect data for 8 years. Ninety-eight (98) teachers were required to fill the provided questionnaire, but the eleven principals, five education directions and eleven Boards of Management (BoM ) chairpersons were subjected to interviews. Three teachers per school were also interviewed for triangulation purpose. Observations were also done during the visits in schools. Documentary analysis method was also used to gather information on the turnover trends of teachers for eight years. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations. Documentary analysis was done on records about teacher retention. Content analysis was done on responses from interviews and in open-ended questions to identify the emerging themes. The findings show that more teachers were leaving schools than those being employed in most of the years. Generally, it is evident that some teachers left church employment. The turnover was experienced annually. However, teachers intended to remain in the school as long as the administration was cooperative, understanding, appreciative, recognizes their efforts, was caring and was ready to treat them with dignity. The study recommends that the school administration should be cooperative to teachers, by treating them with dignity and appreciating their efforts. There should be stringent measures for motivating teachers, ensuring that they had access to housing and transport and that they were adequately remunerated.

scholarly journals Teacher Retention in Secondary Schools of Seventh-Day Adventist Church in East Kenya Union Conference

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Shadrack Kamundi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teacher Retention ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Seventh Day Adventist ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Retention Of Teachers ◽  
Union Conference ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Education Directors

The study aimed at examining retention of teachers in secondary schools of the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church in East Kenya Union Conference (EKUC). It employed a concurrent mixed methods research design and adopted an exploratory approach using a descriptive survey. Out of the twenty secondary schools in the Union, the researcher targeted eleven which sat for the national exams since 2008. The subjects of the study included teachers, principals, the Conferences/Field Education Directors and the BoM chairpersons. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires for teachers. Interview schedules were organized for education directors, the school BoM chairpersons, the principals and teachers for triangulation. Observation schedule was also organized. This targeted the school infrastructure and generally all what goes on in the school. The school learning facilities and the behavior of teachers in school was also captured here. The other instrument used was the tool for document analysis to collect data for 8 years. Ninety-eight (98) teachers were required to fill the provided questionnaire, but the eleven principals, five education directions and eleven Boards of Management (BoM ) chairpersons were subjected to interviews. Three teachers per school were also interviewed for triangulation purpose. Observations were also done during the visits in schools. Documentary analysis method was also used to gather information on the turnover trends of teachers for eight years. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations.  Documentary analysis was done on records about teacher retention. Content analysis was done on responses from interviews and in open-ended questions to identify the emerging themes. The findings show that more teachers were leaving schools than those being employed in most of the years. Generally, it is evident that some teachers left church employment. The turnover was experienced annually. However, teachers intended to remain in the school as long as the administration was cooperative, understanding, appreciative, recognizes their efforts, was caring and was ready to treat them with dignity. The study recommends that the school administration should be cooperative to teachers, by treating them with dignity and appreciating their efforts. There should be stringent measures for motivating teachers, ensuring that they had access to housing and transport and that they were adequately remunerated.

Strategic Trials of Educ@TIon, the Telecom Italia Solution for Cooperative Digital Learning

2013 ◽  
pp. 117-128
Author(s):  
Giovanna Chiozzi ◽  
Giovanni Nassi
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Data Management ◽  
Open Source ◽  
School Administration ◽  
The Other ◽  
Application Framework ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Academic Year

Educ@tion is an application framework available to teachers, students, and headmasters, based on the integration of open source modules and specific developments of Telecom Italia, which do not require licensing costs. It is made up of a range of innovative didactic applications, which are integrated with an advanced solution for dashboard data management and school administration. The prototype is being tested in several Italian primary and secondary schools. During the academic year 2010/2011, Telecom Italia has run two trials in particular in two Italian high schools (one in Naples and the other in Trent). During these experiences teachers and students have tested the innovative module of editorial mash up, for the collaborative aggregation of multimedia didactic materials. Both schools have highlighted a major student feeling of involvement, their increased enthusiasm for the school and a higher rate of grades in the classes that had been involved in the digital activities.

scholarly journals The Use of ICT in Teaching Kiswahili Play in Secondary Schools in Uasingishu County, Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (25) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Naumi Chepkemoi ◽  
David Wanyonyi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The main aim of this study was to investigate the use of ICT in teaching Kiswahili plays in secondary schools as a way of cultivating interest and positive attitude towards drama at an early age. The objectives of the study were: To ascertain whether teachers of Kiswahili play have ICT skills for teaching Kiswahili plays and to examine attitude of teachers of Kiswahili towards integration of ICT in teaching Kiswahili plays The study used social learning theory by Bandura and the functionalism theory by John Dewey. The study employed a descriptive survey design to answer the research questions. Stratified sampling was used to categorize schools in to boys, girls, mixed schools, day and boarding schools. Simple random sampling was applied to select 275 students from a total of 918 students. The study used focus group discussion, questionnaires for teachers and students to collect data and interviews to provide further information on the teacher’s attitude on the use of ICT in teaching Kiswahili play and observation. The study showed limited use of ICT in teaching and learning of Kiswahili play and it adds up into the pool of existing knowledge and is beneficial to teachers since it gives suggestion on the best combination to motivate and arouse interest of teaching and also to the teacher training institutions in preparing teachers to adequately use ICT in instruction in classroom level and also to the curriculum developers.

scholarly journals The reality of the application of electronic management in government secondary schools in the Kasbah of Mafraq from the viewpoint of teachers: واقع تطبيق الإدارة الإلكترونية في المدارس الحكومية الثانوية في قصبة المفرق من وجهة نظر المعلمين – الأردن

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raeda Salem Al-khresha
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Simple Random Sample ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Electronic Culture ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Electronic Administration

The study aimed to identify the reality of applying electronic management in secondary public schools in the Qasaba of Mafraq from the teachers' point of view. It also aimed to identify the differences between the arithmetic averages of the study sample according to the difference and the extent of the influence of the variables (gender, specialization and years of experience). On the sample answers, the study used the descriptive survey method, and the tool consisted of (a questionnaire) consisting of (27) items distributed on three axes. It was distributed on a simple random sample consisting of (180) male and female teachers in secondary schools in Qasbah Al Mafraq. The study found that the reality of electronic administration in secondary public schools in Kasbah Al Mafraq obtained an overall average (2.76), i.e. a medium degree. At the level of the axes, the electronic culture axis got the highest level, with an average of (2.97), It is followed by the axis of infrastructure and technical equipment with an average of (2.79), Finally, the electronic skills axis has an average of (2.52), and all of them have a grade of (medium). The results also showed that there are statistically significant differences on all axes due to the gender variable and in favor of females. And the presence of differences statistically significant for the variable of specializations and came in favor of humanity, and the absence of statistically significant differences attributed to the variable of experience. Among the most important recommendations of the study were the provision of technical training programs, and the holding of courses to support teachers' skills.

scholarly journals Teacher-Students’ Relationship and Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Magu District, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahona Joseph Paschal ◽  
Demetria Gerold Mkulu
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Teacher Student Relationships ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Teacher Students ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
School Heads

This study explored the influence of teacher – students’ relationship on students’ academic performance in Tanzania using Magu District as a case study. The sample for this study was 130 respondents that were drawn from six public secondary schools both by using rondom sampling and purposive sampling; 6 school Heads, 57 teachers, 66 students and one District Educational Officer. A descriptive survey approach was used in this study. In order to get information, the researcher used questionnaire and interview as instruments. The results of this study indicated that teacher–students’ relationship is a crucial determinant and catalyst to academic performance in Tanzanian public secondary schools. The study identified among others that teacher - students relationships helps students to feel cared for by their teachers, helps students to have freedom of expression in the classroom and help teachers and students to be an integral part of the classroom as they participate actively. From the findings, it is concluded that despite the fact that teachers and students were aware of the elements of teacher- students relationships poor teacher – student relationships were still recorded in schools. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers should introduce close relationshis with students. Also, the study recommended that, performance of students can only be attained if teacher – students relationships will be maintained

scholarly journals Student Retention in Secondary Schools of Seventh-day Adventist Church in East Kenya Union Conference

Science Mundi ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Shadrack Kamundi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Seventh Day Adventist ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Education Directors

The study assessed students’ retention in secondary schools of the SDA Church in EKUC. It employed a concurrent mixed methods research design and adopted an exploratory approach using a descriptive survey. The subjects of the study included students, principals, the Conferences/Field Education Directors and the Board of Management (BoM) chairpersons. Based on expectancy theory of motivation, the study adopted the concurrent mixed methods research design. The target population was the twenty Seventh-day Adventist Church maintained Secondary Schools in EKUC. The unit of analysis was eleven secondary school principals, five education directors and, eleven chairpersons of the school boards of management (BOM) and 335 students. Cluster sampling technique was used to get the samples. The target population was divided into five clusters (principals, students, education directors and, board chairpersons). Samples were obtained from each of these clusters. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires for students. Interview schedules were organized for education directors, the school BoM chairpersons and the principals for triangulation. Observation schedule was also organized. This targeted the school infrastructure and generally all what goes on in the school. The school learning facilities and the behavior of teachers in school was also captured here. The other instrument used was the tool for document analysis to collect data for 8 years. Students (335) were required to fill the provided questionnaire, but the eleven principals, five education directions and eleven BoM chairpersons were subjected to interviews. Documentary analysis method was used to get information on KCSE performance for the same period of eight years. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations.  Documentary analysis was done on records about teacher retention.  Content analysis was done on responses from interviews and in open-ended questions. The findings show that there were high numbers of students in Form 2 and 3 who dropped within the year and those who joined. Students were being replaced as they dropped out in some of the years. All in all, there were high annual turnover rates.  This could affect the learning processes as well as students’ academic performance. The study recommends the need for schools to put in place strategies for ensuring that students learning facilities were available.  Students should also be motivated to remain in school. Bursaries and sponsorships for students from poor backgrounds should be availed. Spiritual guidance, work programs and flexible fees payment mechanisms should also be instituted so as to support children from poor background to remain in school.

scholarly journals Student Retention in secondary schools of Seventh-Day Adventist Church in East Kenya Union Conference

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Shadrack Kamundi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Seventh Day Adventist ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Education Directors

The study assessed students’ retention in secondary schools of the SDA Church in EKUC. It employed a concurrent mixed methods research design and adopted an exploratory approach using a descriptive survey. The subjects of the study included students, principals, the Conferences/Field Education Directors and the Board of Management (BoM) chairpersons. Based on expectancy theory of motivation, the study adopted the concurrent mixed methods research design. The target population was the twenty Seventh-day Adventist Church maintained Secondary Schools in EKUC. The unit of analysis was eleven secondary school principals, five education directors and, eleven chairpersons of the school boards of management (BOM) and 335 students. Cluster sampling technique was used to get the samples. The target population was divided into five clusters (principals, students, education directors and, board chairpersons). Samples were obtained from each of these clusters. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaires for students. Interview schedules were organized for education directors, the school BoM chairpersons and the principals for triangulation. Observation schedule was also organized. This targeted the school infrastructure and generally all what goes on in the school. The school learning facilities and the behavior of teachers in school was also captured here. The other instrument used was the tool for document analysis to collect data for 8 years. Students (335) were required to fill the provided questionnaire, but the eleven principals, five education directions and eleven BoM chairpersons were subjected to interviews. Documentary analysis method was used to get information on KCSE performance for the same period of eight years. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations.  Documentary analysis was done on records about teacher retention.  Content analysis was done on responses from interviews and in open-ended questions. The findings show that there were high numbers of students in Form 2 and 3 who dropped within the year and those who joined. Students were being replaced as they dropped out in some of the years. All in all, there were high annual turnover rates.  This could affect the learning processes as well as students’ academic performance. The study recommends the need for schools to put in place strategies for ensuring that students learning facilities were available.  Students should also be motivated to remain in school. Bursaries and sponsorships for students from poor backgrounds should be availed. Spiritual guidance, work programs and flexible fees payment mechanisms should also be instituted so as to support children from poor background to remain in school.

scholarly journals Emerging Trends of Counselling for Sustainable Development among Students and Teachers of Secondary Schools in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Stella Bassey Esuabana ◽  
Janet S. Petters
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
Teachers And Students

School counsellors’ unique role makes them ideal coordinators and leaders in implementing sustainable development and effective disaster management in schools which teachers and students play a role. This study investigated the emerging trends of counselling for sustainable development among students and teachers of secondary schools in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State. Five research questions and one hypothesis were raised for this study. Descriptive survey research design was used for this study. Structured questionnaire were administered to 180 respondents using stratified random sampling procedure in selecting 4 secondary schools from four Local Government Areas of the Senatorial District. The data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analyses and interpretation. The study found that, schools lacked adequate physical and human resources needed for effective counselling service delivery. Thus, the level of patronage of the counselling unit in schools was low. As a result, majority (43%) of the students preferred going to their parents/guardians for counselling, (32%) consult their classmates and friends, while (21%) feel free to consult their school counsellors. It was observed that issues students sought for Guidance and Counselling were education, vocational and private while the teachers visit the counsellor on personal issues mostly (61%). Counsellors used one-on-one methods commonly. The respondents (75%) stated that Guidance and Counselling programme is not carried out by schools adequately due to poor funding and negligence. Counselling services rendered in private schools were not significantly different from that of public schools. Therefore, the specialized skills of the school counsellors need to be tapped to prevent, and treat increasing psychosocial problems of the students and teachers to provide sustainable development and reduce personality disaster in secondary schools. It is recommended that, all schools should provide basic resources for guidance and counselling; funding of the Guidance and Counselling programmes in schools should be increased; more school counsellors should be employed.

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