September 2015

The challenges of educating the visually impaired and quality assurance in tertiary institutions of learning in Nigeria

This paper focused on the challenges in educating the visually impaired and modalities for ensuring quality assurance in tertiary institutions of learning in Nigeria. It examined the global challenges in the higher educational system and made it clear that the visually impaired are those with visual problems be it partial, low vision, or total blindness, as such need higher education to be liberated from the shackles of...

Author(s): Omede Andrew A

September 2015

Study of the relationship between study habits and academic achievement of students: A case of Spicer Higher Secondary School, India

The studies on the correlation of academic achievement have paved way for control and manipulation of related variables for quality results in schools. In spite of the facts that schools impart uniform classroom instructions to all students, wide range of difference is observed in their academic achievement. The study sought to determine the relationship between study habits and academic achievement of students. A...

Author(s): Evans Atsiaya siahi and Julius K. Maiyo

September 2015

Education and poverty correlates: A case of Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

Education is widely accepted as the main backbone of growth and development of individuals and the nation. However, its achievement continues to elude many who are poverty stricken. Government of Kenya introduced free primary education in 2003 and tuition free secondary education in 2008. It is estimated that about 3 millions children are not enrolled in primary schools. For the children who enrolled in grade one, only...

Author(s): Julius Maiyo