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Institute for Educational Development, East Africa

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

The role of hearing aids in the development of spoken language of the hearing impaired students: a case study of deaf learners in a special school in Nyeri county-Kenya, Oscar Gichimu Mwangi

Teachers’ practices in handling learners with visual impairments in inclusive schools in Kenya: a case study of a primary school in Embu county, Anne Wakiini Mwaniki

To explore how physics teachers use instructional materials in teaching and learning of physics in secondary schools: a case of one secondary school in Taita sub County, Kenya., Jackson Mwikamba Mwawongo

Educational infrastructure and resources for sustainable access to schooling and outcomes: the case of early literacy development in southern Tanzania, Marriote Ngwaru and Mary Oluga

Computer simulation for teaching the structure of atoms and periodic table in secondary schools in Kenya: an action research, Ondoro Julius Okomo

Practice-based personas: integrated user and practice models, Ciarán O'leary, Fredrick Mtenzi, and Claire McAvinia

The impact of distributed leadership on tutor, administrator relationship in primary teachers college in west Nile region in Uganda, Odua Peter

The role of teacher mentoring in enhancing teaching practices of beginning teachers in selected school in Kotido district, Uganda, Achayo Susan

Exploring teachers roles on students’ learning: a case in a government aided secondary school in North western district in Uganda, Osman Swalleh

Overview of early childhood education in China, India, Ethiopia, and Tanzania., Judit Szente, X. Christine Wang, Belete Mebratu, and Fortidas Bakuza

Application of multimodal pedagogical approach in developing literacy at lower primary: Action research, Nampeera Lydia Victoria

Student leadership preparation in secondary schools: a case study in Siaya county, Kenya, Leonard Onyango Wambiya

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Spiritual Development in Early Years: Investigating Parental Practices of Ismaili Muslim Religious Education Centres in Dar es Salaam Tanzania, Anila Rafiq Allana

The role of school management in improving pupils ‘academic performance in government-aided primary schools: the case of two primary schools in Yumbe district in the west Nile region of Uganda, John Angulibo

Teacher preparation for teaching English in secondary school classes in a teacher preparation college in Southern Tanzania, Gervace Anthony

Minority languages for instruction: A comparative study of teachers’ perspectives in Tanzania and Brazil, Jean Antunes

An exploration of the strategies used by teachers in teaching reading skills to learners in lower primary: A case study of a public primary school in Western Kenya, Mary Susan Anyiendah

Using oral traditions (stories) in teaching numeracy in early childhood in lower primary p1-3, west Nile sub-region Uganda, Owiny Anthony Anywar

The utilization of the library innovation project as an intervention of developing literacy in Morogoro region of Tanzania, Roselyne Obiero Ayieko

An investigation of female heads of department: challenges and opportunities for promotion to headship in secondary schools: a case study of Migori Country, Okea Chuda Ayoo

Differences between stated and implemented policies in early childhood education leadership: A case study of Tanzania, Fortidas Bakuza

Educating Tanzanian Children in the New Millennium: Progress and Challenges, Fortidas Bakuza

Educating Tanzanian Children in the New Millennium: Progress and Challenges, Fortidas Rwehumbiza Bakuza

Gender analysis of educational support programs for OVC in Uganda and Tanzania: are they helping girls in secondary school?, Mohamad Brooks, Malcolm Bryant, Mary Shann, Paul Bukuluki, Denis Muhangi, Joe Lugalla, and Gideon Kwesigabo

Exploring experiences of lower primary school teachers in teaching through local language as a medium of instruction in Uganda, Nanseko Pharidah Bwanika

The exploration of the implementation of competence based curriculum in the chemistry classroom: A case study of public secondary school in Morogoro Municipality, Richard Michael Chiligati

The management of the thematic curriculum: a case study of a public school head teacher, Abim District, Uganda, Owiny Charles Dickens

Examining teacher leadership development in a government secondary school in Koboko west-Nile Uganda, Wayi Dragamulai

Critical literacy development in early childhood education, Blandina Francis Duwe

Sustainable access to education for southern Sudanese refugee children living in Uganda: a case of a refugee settlement in Arua district, Amuge Edith

The use of local materials in the development of literacy in early years In Kumi district - Uganda, Tino Emimah

Role of SESEMAT led continuous professional development on mathematics teachers’ practice, Wamala Francis

Exploring the role of teacher identity in teacher leadership: a case study of two public primary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya, Moses Njoroge Harun

Model for analysing Anti-Phishing Authentication Ceremonies, Edina Hatunic-Webster, Fredrick Mtenzi, and Brendan O'Shea

Exploring how head teachers monitor teaching and learning: A case of a Secondary School in Trans-Nzoia West District in Kenya, Josiah Kinyua Joel

The role of school leadership in retention of girls in school: a case study of one public primary school in Morogoro region Tanzania, Jackline John

Linking literacy and libraries in global communities, Shelley Jones

Reflective practice as a component of continuous professional development and tutor competences in teaching mathematics in the primary teachers’ colleges in north-west Nile Uganda: a case of certificate in teacher education proficiency, Asega Joseph

How leadership supports technology- based networks (TBNS) in teaching and learning in teachers colleges, Samuel Onesmo Kabulo

Exploring teachers’ classroom practices in teaching reading skills to young learners: A comparative study of two selected public primary schools in Mvomero District, Tanzania, Modesta Kaluwa

Preparation of pre-service primary science teachers to develop scientific literacy: a case of a primary teacher training college in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, Angela Ndunge Kamanga

Integration of ICT in teaching and learning: An exploratory study on the use of video in science class of one primary school in Zanzibar, Mwanapili Mwinyi Kambi

Enhancing democratic teaching and learning strategies in a civics classroom at secondary school level in Tanzania: an action research, Amiri Bakari Kaniki

Exploration of assessment literacy of lower primary mathematics teachers: a case of one public primary school in Kilifi Country, Kenya., Jane Kariuki

The role of school leadership in retention of students from low socio-economic background in school, a case study of a co-educational, government aided day secondary school in Palisa district, eastern Uganda., Anneth Loyce Khainza

Training of head teachers for effective leadership and management of schools, Frida Joseph Kiliwa

The role of school leadership in facilitating the use of ICT in teaching and learning : a case of public secondary school in Tanzania, Obed Kipelo

The role of the head teacher in supporting teachers to enhance language competences among the learners transiting from lower to upper primary: a case of a government aided primary school in Uganda, Sharon Kirabo

Preparation of preschool children for grade one: a case study of a rural public preschool in Likuyani sub-country Kenya, Ruth Nyongi Kituzi

Integration of multimedia in the teaching and learning of physics: how can it influence student classroom engagement?, Cockgen omondi Limonya

Teacher’s level of preparedness to utilize room to read innovations in public primary schools in Tanzania, Khalima Rashid Ludanga

Establishing causes of school dropout within an era of dropout preventative measures: a study of a rural primary school in Moyo district-Uganda, Andrua Harriet Maiku

Establishing causes of school dropout within an era of dropout preventative measures: a study of a rural primary school in Moyo district-Uganda, Andrua Harriet Maiku

Challenges faced by hearing impaired adolescent schoolgirls in Western Kenya: The need for school leadership to respond., Miriam Makungu Makokha

Exploration of teacher resource center support towards professional growth of primary school teachers in the teaching of mathematics: a case of a TRC in southern Tanzania., Chrysostom Bonus Matenga

Parental involvement in the learning of children’s literacy at home and school: a case study of a government aided primary school Bukedea district Uganda, Apolot Josephine Matha

School self-evaluation: a case of a public secondary school in Kiambu County, Kenya., Albert Wanjala Mauka

Collaborative strategic planning: myth or reality?, Flora Mbuguna and Jane Rarieya

An exploration of the role of school leadership in implementation of learner-centered pedagogy in teaching mathematics: a case of a secondary school in Tanzania., Rehema Mdoe

The role of the head teacher in ensuring public retention through school feeding programme: A case study of a government aided primary school in Uganda, Mugabi Milton

The exploration of the impact of school inspections by the district inspectors of schools on school management by the head teachers: a case of primary schools in Koboko district in west Nile, Uganda., Moga Muhammad

Exploring the role of head teacher in supporting early literacy development in lower primary: a case of Makole primary school in Southern Tanzania, Baraka Roberty Muhindila

Exploring the leadership practices of a novice principal: a case of a secondary school in Suba sub- country, Kenya, Moses Buriri Mukowa

Exploring the effects of the free day secondary school program in Kenya: A case of a day school in Eastern Kenya, Boniface Nzioka Musyoki

The use of mother tongue stories in early literacy development at pre-primary school level in Kira town council, Uganda, Safina Mutumba

Using the lens of gender responsiveness to investigate school leadership efforts to keep girls in school: a case study of a public primary school in Kinango Sub County in Kwale County, Kenya, Ruth Ndete Mwangi

Exploring parental involvement in early literacy development through the use of teaching and learning materials in a school community in Eastern Tanzania, Jacob Naileji

Head teacher’s uptake of continuous professional development activities in school leadership: a case of school health and reading program in Uganda, Bariyo Nelson

An exploration of the factors that contribute to low students’ performance in physics: a case of a public secondary school in Embu Country, Kenya, Samson Murithi Ngiru

Promoting children's sustainable access to early schooling in africa: reflections on the roles of parents in their children's early childhood care and education, Jacob Marriote Ngwaru

Exploring the impact of Maths anxiety on students’ cognitive engagement, Timothy Mugendi Njagi

Chemistry teachers’ perceptions of team teaching in enhancing their pedagogical content knowledge: a case study of a secondary school in Embu County, Kenya., Margaret Karimi Njiru

Head teacher’s role in the utilization of universal primary education funds: a case of Bigandu primary school in Uganda, Moses Nsamba

Implementation of a secondary school strategic plan: a case study, Gabriel Wafula Nyongesa

Implementation of a secondary school strategic plan: a case study, Gabriel Wafula Nyongesa

An investigation on the utilization of the public library by the community: a case study of a public library in Mombasa County, Kenya, Lydia Ethel Odhiambo

An exploration of the role of open distance learning in facilitating teachers’ professional development, Sije Daniel Ojala

How can inquiry-based teaching approach be used by physics teachers in a rural secondary school to improve students’ participation in learning physics? A case study of a rural public secondary school in Kanungu district in Uganda., Mugimba Kenneth Oryateisa

The head teacher’s experience in dealing with noncompliant teachers in a secondary school: a case of a school in Arua district, Uganda., Okecha Patrick

Head teacher’s role in fostering school- community partnership: a case of government aided primary school in Abin District- Uganda, Omara Polycarp

The school leadership support on science teaching and learning, Samillah Qadar

Achieving Gender Equality in Education: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back, Jane Rarieya

Strategic Planning in Schools in Kenya: Possibilities and Challenges, Jane Rarieya and Christine Wanjara

The role of indigenous knowledge in teaching social studies to nomadic pastoralists lower primary learners, Josphat Sempere Reteti

Lived experiences of lower secondary school students in learning mathematics in English; a phenomenological study of ward secondary schools in Ukerewe district, Tanzania., Josephat Samwel

Mathematics teaching efficacy, Mwakulia Emily Sau

Investigating the use of concrete materials in the teaching of mathematics in primary one; insights from two public primary schools in Wakiso district, Uganda, Nansubuga Mercy Sharon

Public expenditure monitoring in primary schools: a case of a primary school in Masaka Municipality- Uganda, Stephen Ssemutono

The nature of examination malpractice in a secondary school in Uganda, Fatumah Sserwanja

Fruit salad algebra: alive and kicking!, Geoff Tennant and Kate Colloff

Inclusive approaches to learning and teaching mathematics, Geoff D. Tennant Dr and Catherine Foley

Early childhood education: exploring the relationship between the headteacher of a public primary school and the on- site Kindergarten classes in Kenya, Catherine Kathini Wambua

Profiling headteachers’ competencies in primary schools in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya: identifying the gaps, Mwarigha Rachel Wanjallah

Characterisation of knowledge incorporation into solution models for the meal planning problem, Ngonidzashe Zanamwe, Kudakwashe Dube, Jasmine S. Thomson, Fredrick Mtenzi, and Gilford T. Hapanyengwi

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Investigating the instructional strategies in reading comprehension lessons in a public secondary school in Pemba, Rukia Ali Abdalla

The practice of integration, islamic and secular education: harmony in dichotomy, Aden Ali Abdi

Implementation of the competence based curriculum in the English classroom: A case study of an urban public secondary school in Zanzibar., Amina Masheko Ali

Parental participation in secondary school of Zanzibar: A case of public secondary school of Zanzibar., Massoud Khalfan Amour

Management of change through strategic planning in teacher training colleges in Kenya, Omari Borura

Energy overhead of the graphical user interface in server operating systems, Heather Brotherton, Eric J. Dietz, John McGrory, and Fredrick Mtenzi