Bachelor of Education Arts & Science

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Factors Affecting Academic Performance in Mathematics of Students at Langata High School
(Tangaza University College, 2005) Lufutu, Benakudiako
Mathematics in education has always been highly regarded in every corner of the world. This is largely because of the place of mathematics in our lives. Mathematics plays a very important role in our lives, both ordinary as well as functional Above all, Mathematics is central for academic life. This study investigated factors affecting academic performance in mathematics at Langata High School. It was assumed that poor performance in mathematics was a result of poor learning of mathematics and negative attitudes towards the subject This study therefore investigated the factors affecting the performance of students. The survey design research was used to find out the factors affecting academic performance of students in mathematics. The target population consisted of students, teachers and administrators of Langata High School. The data of the questionnaire was analysed in terms of themes and connected with the objectives and research questions. This was done both qualitatively and quantitatively. Pie charts, tables, percentages, and graphs were used to present quantitative data. It was generally found that the content of mathematics taught in secondary schools was relevant to the level of education and the needs of students. However, some topics seemed to very abstract, wide and very difficult to relate to daily life situations. The attitudes of students towards mathematics were sought. It revealed that some students have positive attitudes towards the subject whereas others have negative attitudes towards mathematics. This indicated that the students showed mixed feelings in terms of attitudes, which are very difficult to conclude as positive or negative. The majority of students strongly agreed that mathematics is very useful for their life. They found mathematics of assistance in gaining good jobs opportunities while few students found mathematics useless because their future life does not need mathematics at all. Thus they suggested that mathematics should be made optional. For them just elementary knowledge of mathematics was satisfactory. Remarks were made that the majority of students do not have a good foundation in mathematics from primary school. By the time they reach form one, they have already acquired negative attitudes towards the subject As a result they do not perform well in the subject. The study also showed that students believe that mathematics is a very difficult subject and only special students can do well in mathematics. Thus poor backaround was one of the factors affecting academic performance of students. It was also found that the majority of the students were satisfied with the performance of the teachers in their teaching. Teachers used all the possible means to make their lessons very interesting. However, teachers admitted that they had some problems in handling topics like navigation, probability, direction of wind and water, and reflection. These topics seemed very wide and too abstract; caused problems of finding teaching aids related to these topics even if they found them it is hard to relate them to real life. They caused problems to both students and teachers. Teachers further stated that these topics should be removed from the syllabus. The result of the study revealed that the lack of textbooks, and students' poor foundation in mathematics from primary school, which leads to negative attitudes, are the major factors of poor performance in mathematics
Divorce as a Challenge to African Christian Marriages
(Tangaza University College, 2005) Mumburi, Francis
Marriage is divinely instituted. In the book of Genesis we read: So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them (Gen 1:27). And again in the same book we read, "That is why man and woman leaves his father and mother and clings to his wife and two of them become one body (Gen 2:24). According to the present legislation, marriage is a covenant between a man and a woman who are not impeded by law.' It is the command of our Lord that Christian marriage is stable. "What God has joined together no human being must separate (Mt 19:6). The church in her teaching on marriage sticks to this command of the Lord. It is obvious that the Christian marriage is reflected in the essential properties of marriage namely Unity and Indissolubility. Unity in the sense that Marriage is between one man and one woman. Thus polygamy that is common in many African societies, have no place. Indissolubility in the sense that Christian marriage being sacramental, reflects the unbreakable union of Christ with his church and so it is especially indissoluble. Pastoral experience shows that many African Christian marriages are unstable. They are in crisis because of some factors like drunkenness, bride-wealth infidelity, diseases, economic setbacks and so on. So married people think that any misunderstanding or conflict that makes conjugal life difficult is a sufficient reason to terminate the marriage bond. They are ignorant of the fact that marriage is permanent union. Indeed the question of instability of many marriages in the church is not a small problem. It is for this reason that our research becomes significant. We therefore intended to contribute towards challenges facing African Christian marriages. Our thesis has four chapters. Chapter one gives the background information of marriage and divorce in traditional African societies. Chapter two gives the analysis of divorce in scripture. It discusses the way divorce was handled in the Old and New Testament. Chapter three concerns itself with the causes of crises in marriage. In other words it deals with the factors that lead to the divorce in African Christian families. Chapter four puts forward the church's teachings on marriage, and we also present our proposals and recommendations for stability of African Christian marriages.
The Contribution of Catholic Women Association in The Church, Kenya A Case Study in Kahawa West Parish, Nairobi
(Tangaza University College, 2004) Malile, Restituta Devota
This study was carried out in Kahawa West Parish, located about 25 kilometres from the City Square. It began by giving a brief background on the situation concern of acknowledging and appreciating women's contribution in the church and society as a whole. The study was guided by the following objectives: To investigate the contribution of C.W.A to the church of Kenya, and also to establish the effects of C.W.A to the growth of the church, materially and spiritually. The instruments used to carry out the study were questionnaires, interview and observation. The questionnaires were designed according to the objectives of the study. It was observed that C.W.A contributes materially and spiritually to the church. However, it was also confirmed that women, sometimes, are not given enough room in the church to explore their potential due to lack of support and proper guidance from the church leaders, especially the Bishop, Parish Priest and church council. Finally, the study suggests that since in the church of Kenya majority of the congregation are women, there is a need to incorporate more women in church matters, including pastoral planning at diocese level, since women participate more in church life. It also needs to encourage and empower women by offering them seminars to create awareness on their responsibilities in the building of the church and the society as whole. According to the findings, it is important to involve more women in this type of investigation in different parishes, diocese and national level so that women would be able to solve problems they may encounter in their daily activities. Nevertheless, there is a great need to investigate the problems that hinder the participation of C.W.A. and the effects of their activities in the Catholic Church in Kenya.
Immature Fishing: A Threat to Food Security in Uganda. A Case Study of Majanji Landing Site Busia (Ug)
(Tangaza University College, 2004-05) Lourdes, Maria C.,
This study undertook to investigate immature fishing considered a threat to food security at Majanji landing site Uganda. The research was based on three main specific objectives: To investigate on whether immature fishing is a threat to food security. In addition, to investigate about the public and the government's awareness of the extent immature fishing has reached the lakes and rivers in Uganda and lastly, to give suggestions and recommendations that can assist the government and all Ugandans fight immature fishing on lakes and rivers. The study sample consisted of fishers, the Local Council, Local People representatives, and Fisheries Department representative at the landing site. Questionnaires, interviews, observation, measurement and the camera were employed in the collection of data. Study findings reveal that there are several factors that contribute to the choice of the use of illegal fishing equipments. Such factors include high costs of fishing equipments, lack of seminars and awareness programmes, bribery among Fisheries Officers and understaffing in the Fisheries Department. It was also noted that the practice has led to scarcity of mature fish, a drop in the country's revenue, increase of the people carrying on fishing at the landing site, illegal fishing nets were in use and locally made fishing nets in place instead of the legal ones. All these indicate that immature fishing is a threat to food security at Majanji landing site and in the country at large. To ensure that there is food insecurity in the country the study propose the following: Awareness should be brought to all people of the importance of fish. The resource is a renewable one that can sustain both external and internal demands through which an increase of foreign revenue is realised More so, seminars should be organized for the leaders. Lastly, the government should see to it that fishing equipments reach the fishers at subsided prices and also make several checks on the resource since it has proved to be one of the country's money generating industries.
Factors That Affect the Performance Of Girl Child in Education
(Tangaza University College, 2004-05) Getahun, Mulunesh
The study was carried out at Allamano Children's Hope in Riara Ridge, Kiambu District and it aimed at identifying the factors that affect the performance of girls in education. The introduction of the study highlights the importance of education, presents a brief background of Allamano Children's Hope as well as a background to the problem. The objectives of the study were to identify the economic problems that affect girls' academic achievement, to identify the cultural factors that affect girls' academic achievement, to determine social setting that affects girls' academic achievement; and to suggest ways in which of providing opportunities in education for girls. The girls, teachers and their parents participated in the study. The data was collected through questionnaires designed for students, teachers and parents using percentage and frequencies. The study identified that majority of the girls came from poor families and were above 13 years of age. The single mothers whose daily living depended on tea and coffee- picking did not have a stable source of income. Other effects were observed where many girls face the problems of domestic work, responsibilities of homes and forced marriage. Girls were cruelly treated when they refused early marriage and commercial sex and others sent away from home. Even though the girls have a good relationship with other pupils. some experience problems in coping with their body change. Lastly, all girls were in need of financial support, in order to have basic education, which is why they attend school at Allamano Children's Hope. The research recommended that parents, teachers and every individual should encourage and collaborate in educating girls. This could be done through creating awareness to parents that girls should also go to school and be given free education from the nursery level. It is important to organize seminars for parents of those concerned. Parents should delay the early marriage of girls by giving them opportunities of going to school so as to fulfil their dreams in future.

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