Theses & Desertations: Recent submissions
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AN INVESTIGATION OF SAFETY MEASURES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN KENYA: A CASE OF KISII MUNICIPALITY
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Construction sites have been regarded as the most dangerous place to work in. Accident and injury rates in construction project sites is very high in comparison with other sectors of the industry. This study investigated ... -
PREPARATION OF GRADUATE AUTOMOTIVE TEACHERS FOR THE WORLD OF WORK IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Quality and relevance of education and training are global issues of concern. They are more critical in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) which form the link between education and the world of work. ... -
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF TRAINING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TVET INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA: A CASE OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The goals of education in Kenya are usually concerned with access to quality education and training. Recent trends in Kenya have shown a large number of private sector institutions being registered to provide technician ... -
HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY: A STUDY OF RETROFITTING EFFICIENT RAMPS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The recent past has seen an increased inquiry into the mobility of the aged and physically impaired persons in public buildings in Kenya. The rapidly growing population paralleled by an increase in the number of ... -
ENROLLMENT OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COURSES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)The enrolment of female students in technical courses has not been equal to that of male students in Kenya. This affects the countries achievement of its millennium goals and the attainment of vision 2030. Due to these ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ENROLMENT IN HOME SCIENCE SUBJECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: A CASE OF ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2017)This study sought to establish the determinants of enrolment in Home Science subject in secondary schools in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Home Science as a subject facilitates acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes meant ... -
AN EVALUATION OF THE PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION HOME SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN SELECTED COLLEGES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Provision of education in any society is known to be an expensive undertaking. It requires immense investments of human and non human resources, hence the need to justify the viability of the returns obtained from such ... -
CHALLENGES FACING THE ENTRY OF GRADUATES OF TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS INTO SELF-EMPLOYMENT: THE CASE OF NORTH RIFT REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in nation building and economic development cannot be over-emphasized. Without the skilled technical manpower produced by vocational and technical ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO LOW ICT INTEGRATION IN TEACHING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Information Communication Technologies have been incorporated in many sectors of the economy globally over time. In education, Governments around the world are investing large amounts of capital to realize the benefits ... -
THE EFFECT OF ARTIFICIAL CLASSROOM LIGHTING ON BOARDING SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)The purpose of a good classroom lighting design is to create a well-lit and safe learning environment. This creates a good learning environment where the learners will have a sense of well-being and will be able to perform ... -
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS IN ENHANCING INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES WITHIN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2021)The evolution of the Internet has transformed nearly all aspects of human endeavor, from health to education. This study explored the role that social media tools play in the education sector to enhance the processes of ... -
RELEVANCE OF LEARNING THEORIES IN THE TRAINING OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS IN UGANDA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Learning theories are being used in Teacher education the world over to help trainees acquire professional skills such as ability to analyze learning needs of students, plan, and design and manage learning as well as ... -
THE EXTENT TO WHICH TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS PREPARE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS FOR THE LABOUR MARKET IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)TVET institutions in Kenya are mandated to collaborate with other stakeholders in developing a comprehensive national skills curriculum (KESSP report, 2005-2010). Sufficient TVET collaboration with Industry would lead to ... -
EFFECTIVENESS OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS AND INDUSTRY ON TRAINING FOR SKILL ACQUISITION: A CASE OF NORTH RIFT REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2019)The prerequisite that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutes fuse a working environment experience for understudies before they graduate has gotten remarkable accentuation in the ongoing past. ... -
A STUDY OF BUILDING RENEWAL IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN SELECTED TOWNS IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The deterioration of buildings hampers the ability to adequately perform their intended functions. The purpose of the study was to investigate the extent of building renewal in commercial buildings in selected towns in ... -
IMPACT OF DEVOLVED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS ON QUALITY OF PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECTS IN KENYA; A CASE OF BUSIA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2018)The concerns have been expressed by stakeholders in construction industry that construction sector is critical in economic development in Kenya and yet there are frequent instances of buildings collapsing leading to loss ... -
ASSESSING THE DEMAND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN SUBA DISTRICT
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Technical and Vocational Education is deemed central towards the effort to attain and foster sustainable academic development in Suba District. Technical education and training has to take cognizance of the changing trends ... -
THE RELEVANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)This study sought to establish the relevance of automotive technology graduates from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB) to the automotive industry in Kenya. The study focused on relevance in terms of knowledge, ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF FLEXIBLE TEACHING APPROACHES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)The goal of training in technical training institutions is to produce technicians with competencies to handle various challenges in technology oriented fields. The continuing need to improve the quality of education in ... -
THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ON TEACHING AND PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY OF SELECTED TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)In developed countries, there has been an increase in the use of computers in the education sector at all levels. In developing countries, the educational systems have not completely missed the technological revolution, ...
