Theses & Desertations: Recent submissions
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DETERMINANTS OF COURSE CHOICE IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES IN TAITA TAVETA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)Course choice is crucial for selecting a vocation, especially in any profession, and trainees may face challenges in selecting study programs. This study aimed to establish the determinants of course choice in Vocational ... -
EFFICACY OF REMOTE LEARNING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)TVET programmes typically involve a combination of classroom and workplace-based training. The hallmark of TVET, its focus on practical skills and work readiness, makes remote learning particularly challenging. Remote ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PERFORMANCE OF TRAINEES IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES IN NATIONAL POLYTECHNICS IN KENYA: A CASE OF SELECTED NATIONAL POLYTECHNICS
(University of Eldoret, 2023-07)Despite previous efforts by various stakeholders, the performance in electrical engineering programmes in Kenyan national polytechnics is still poor. The purpose of this study was to determine factors that influenced the ... -
INTEGRATION OF ICT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TVET INSTITUTIONS IN THE MECHANICAL AND AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The study focused on integration of ICT in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Mechanical and Automotive Engineering departments were selected because of their high student population in ... -
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TECHNICAL INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF SELECTED TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTES IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-10)Information and Communication Technology has grown significantly and affected education practice globally. Institutions use the learning management system to aid online learning. eLearning still faces challenges for its ... -
AN ANALYSIS OF COMPETENCIES IN AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN SELECTED TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2023-02)Globally, the Agricultural industry is frustrated by chronic mismatch between competencies and work, often leading to economic downturn and youth unemployment. This study therefore, investigated the relationship between ... -
AN INVESTIGATION ON FIRE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)A disaster is an event that happens suddenly resulting to devastation which may result to loss of life or great damage to property, disrupting lives. Fire disaster is one of the disasters that disrupt Education in Secondary ... -
THE EFFECT OF SELECTED TEACHING METHODS ON ACQUISITION OF TECHNICAL SKILLS BY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN TRAINEES: A CASE OF NATIONAL POLYTECHNICS IN THE WESTERN REGION OF KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-07)The right approach to teaching and evaluation of practical subjects in technical colleges is crucial in imparting practical skills and adequate creative power to students in order to meet the requisite human resource skills ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONICS LABORATORY PRACTICES ON SKILL ACQUISITION BY TECHNICIAN TRAINEES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2022-08)Skill training for TVET graduates is very important as it prepares them to enter the world of work. Basic skills in electronics are acquired through regular laboratory instruction practice taken by trainees. This study ... -
THE EXTENT TO WHICH TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS PREPARE THEIR GRADUATES FOR THE LABOUR MARKET IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Education's objective is to prepare pupils for a lifetime of learning. Today's education is built to allow teachers to convey knowledge and skills to students, as well as for students to become knowledgeable and capable ... -
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 ...
