This document discusses factors influencing the effective implementation of Kenya's Free Secondary Education project. It begins with background on the project and challenges faced with increasing enrollment. There was a need for more teachers, classrooms, and facilities to accommodate the rising student population. The study examines implementation through a survey of school principals. Findings showed 100% of principals felt increased funding was needed to support the project. 72% cited hiring more teachers as urgent. Effective monitoring and evaluation was identified as important for the project's success. The researcher recommends increasing funding and timely disbursement to strengthen implementation.
This document discusses ICT education in higher education in Nepal. It covers the necessity of ICT, the roles of ICT for instructors, students, and administration. It outlines government efforts to integrate ICT into education through policies and plans. It also provides details on ICT education offerings from school level through bachelor's and master's degrees, including specific programs. It concludes that national and international universities are helping create opportunities through ICT education in Nepal.
Asian Development Bank - Education Sector Reform Project - 2016-08-12Ariuntuya Batsaikhan
The Mongolia Education Sector Reform Project aims to improve the quality and relevance of primary and secondary education by supporting the government's shift to a 12-year education system. The project has four components: 1) improving education planning, management, and budgeting, 2) strengthening pre-service teacher training, 3) enhancing teaching materials including use of ICT, and 4) upgrading teacher training institutes. The project seeks to effectively implement education policy reforms and ensure a sustainable education system.
Technological innovations are altering the lives of the poor, rich, nation’s economics, and education globally. Hence, Ghana’s commitment to formulate the ICT for Accelerated Development (ICT4AD) Policy in 2003 to achieve the transformative vision of competing favorably in the knowledge economy in addition to the introduction of ICT-related subjects in the Ghanaian schools to develop the human resources for indigenous knowledge development is laudable. However, instructional technologists feared that the Ghanaian ICT curriculum from basic to tertiary level might be too generic and lacking curriculum-specific integration literacy, thereby likely to widen the digital divide. To support Ghana’s vision for ICT integration into higher education lessons, the current study sought to predict university graduates’ integration literacy from cognitive constructs using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. The measurements and structural model fit indices were tested with SmartPLS Version 3. The results showed that students’’ goal-setting and need for achievement significantly predicted over 15% (R2 = .155) of ICT integrate skills. However, self-efficacy was not an important predictor (t = 1.74, p > .05) for students ICT integration literacy in the Ghanaian setting. We concluded that whilst graduates’ goal-setting and need for achievement traits motivate them to acquire technology skills in the Ghanaian public universities, certainly, 85% of latent variables such as pedagogy, lecturers’ computer integration competencies, and access remain unaccounted for per our structural model. The study recommends that career counsellors could design cognitive interventions to improve students’ self-efficacy traits and educational administrators should encourage formative assessment by ICT instructors in their schools to enhance skills developments.
10 Steps for Transformation Education in India by Dr.Mahboob ali Khan Phd Healthcare consultant
Most of the steps needed to transform the quality of education in India do not require policy change or a new educational policy. Yet, these steps are not getting taken because there is no visible crisis pushing us to act. Only a few points in my list below – like the creation of a cadre of Indian education civil services, replacing the policy of schools within a kilometre of every habitation with a free transport to the nearest school policy – are policy-level issues.
Higher Education in Pakistan: An ICT Integration ViewpointZaffar Ahmed Shaikh
1) The study surveyed 30 higher education experts in Pakistan using a modified Delphi method to understand their views on the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in shaping the future of Pakistan's higher education system.
2) Results showed significant gaps in current ICT demand and supply, usage, and ICT-related problems in higher education. Participants saw great potential for ICT to play a crucial role in developing Pakistan's higher education system but noted obstacles like poor infrastructure and lack of resources.
3) Participants suggested that developing an effective and robust ICT policy, increasing funding, providing training and high-tech facilities, and setting clear targets and guidelines could help integrate ICT successfully and improve higher education in
The document outlines Sultan Qaboos University's 2006 strategy for implementing e-learning across the university. The strategy involved creating e-learning courses supported by faculty training, developing collaborative projects with other Gulf universities, and providing students with lifelong learning skills through student-centered e-courses in each college. It also addressed supporting faculty and staff, infrastructure development, implementation methods, monitoring and evaluation to take place every two years, and the required human, infrastructure, and financial resources. However, the strategy ultimately failed because the university was not yet prepared to transition fully to e-learning and needed to increase student enrollment and resources.
The document is the Enhanced Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (EBE-LCP) of Upper Katungal National High School for the 2021-2022 school year. It summarizes data on student enrollment, preferred learning modalities, internet connectivity, and available instructional support at home from the previous school year. The data finds that around 50% of students may opt for online instruction. It also details the local COVID-19 situation in Tacurong City and epidemiological projections. Given the risks, the school will implement distance learning modalities like printed, digitized and online instruction as well as blended learning for the new school year.
This document provides an overview of education development in Uzbekistan from 2016-2020, outlines achievements and lessons learned, and proposes the way forward for 2018-2020. Key points include:
- The education system underwent significant reforms including establishing new ministries and policies.
- Key achievements included developing education policies, frameworks, and plans; improving teaching quality and curriculum; and expanding access to early childhood education.
- Challenges included responding to additional reform demands and coordinating support across new government entities.
- The proposed way forward focuses on policies, programs, teachers, and communities across four outputs linked to Sustainable Development Goals and national strategies. It identifies a funding gap to fully implement activities from 2018
This document discusses ICT education in higher education in Nepal. It covers the necessity of ICT, the roles of ICT for instructors, students, and administration. It outlines government efforts to integrate ICT into education through policies and plans. It also provides details on ICT education offerings from school level through bachelor's and master's degrees, including specific programs. It concludes that national and international universities are helping create opportunities through ICT education in Nepal.
Asian Development Bank - Education Sector Reform Project - 2016-08-12Ariuntuya Batsaikhan
The Mongolia Education Sector Reform Project aims to improve the quality and relevance of primary and secondary education by supporting the government's shift to a 12-year education system. The project has four components: 1) improving education planning, management, and budgeting, 2) strengthening pre-service teacher training, 3) enhancing teaching materials including use of ICT, and 4) upgrading teacher training institutes. The project seeks to effectively implement education policy reforms and ensure a sustainable education system.
Technological innovations are altering the lives of the poor, rich, nation’s economics, and education globally. Hence, Ghana’s commitment to formulate the ICT for Accelerated Development (ICT4AD) Policy in 2003 to achieve the transformative vision of competing favorably in the knowledge economy in addition to the introduction of ICT-related subjects in the Ghanaian schools to develop the human resources for indigenous knowledge development is laudable. However, instructional technologists feared that the Ghanaian ICT curriculum from basic to tertiary level might be too generic and lacking curriculum-specific integration literacy, thereby likely to widen the digital divide. To support Ghana’s vision for ICT integration into higher education lessons, the current study sought to predict university graduates’ integration literacy from cognitive constructs using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. The measurements and structural model fit indices were tested with SmartPLS Version 3. The results showed that students’’ goal-setting and need for achievement significantly predicted over 15% (R2 = .155) of ICT integrate skills. However, self-efficacy was not an important predictor (t = 1.74, p > .05) for students ICT integration literacy in the Ghanaian setting. We concluded that whilst graduates’ goal-setting and need for achievement traits motivate them to acquire technology skills in the Ghanaian public universities, certainly, 85% of latent variables such as pedagogy, lecturers’ computer integration competencies, and access remain unaccounted for per our structural model. The study recommends that career counsellors could design cognitive interventions to improve students’ self-efficacy traits and educational administrators should encourage formative assessment by ICT instructors in their schools to enhance skills developments.
10 Steps for Transformation Education in India by Dr.Mahboob ali Khan Phd Healthcare consultant
Most of the steps needed to transform the quality of education in India do not require policy change or a new educational policy. Yet, these steps are not getting taken because there is no visible crisis pushing us to act. Only a few points in my list below – like the creation of a cadre of Indian education civil services, replacing the policy of schools within a kilometre of every habitation with a free transport to the nearest school policy – are policy-level issues.
Higher Education in Pakistan: An ICT Integration ViewpointZaffar Ahmed Shaikh
1) The study surveyed 30 higher education experts in Pakistan using a modified Delphi method to understand their views on the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in shaping the future of Pakistan's higher education system.
2) Results showed significant gaps in current ICT demand and supply, usage, and ICT-related problems in higher education. Participants saw great potential for ICT to play a crucial role in developing Pakistan's higher education system but noted obstacles like poor infrastructure and lack of resources.
3) Participants suggested that developing an effective and robust ICT policy, increasing funding, providing training and high-tech facilities, and setting clear targets and guidelines could help integrate ICT successfully and improve higher education in
The document outlines Sultan Qaboos University's 2006 strategy for implementing e-learning across the university. The strategy involved creating e-learning courses supported by faculty training, developing collaborative projects with other Gulf universities, and providing students with lifelong learning skills through student-centered e-courses in each college. It also addressed supporting faculty and staff, infrastructure development, implementation methods, monitoring and evaluation to take place every two years, and the required human, infrastructure, and financial resources. However, the strategy ultimately failed because the university was not yet prepared to transition fully to e-learning and needed to increase student enrollment and resources.
The document is the Enhanced Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (EBE-LCP) of Upper Katungal National High School for the 2021-2022 school year. It summarizes data on student enrollment, preferred learning modalities, internet connectivity, and available instructional support at home from the previous school year. The data finds that around 50% of students may opt for online instruction. It also details the local COVID-19 situation in Tacurong City and epidemiological projections. Given the risks, the school will implement distance learning modalities like printed, digitized and online instruction as well as blended learning for the new school year.
This document provides an overview of education development in Uzbekistan from 2016-2020, outlines achievements and lessons learned, and proposes the way forward for 2018-2020. Key points include:
- The education system underwent significant reforms including establishing new ministries and policies.
- Key achievements included developing education policies, frameworks, and plans; improving teaching quality and curriculum; and expanding access to early childhood education.
- Challenges included responding to additional reform demands and coordinating support across new government entities.
- The proposed way forward focuses on policies, programs, teachers, and communities across four outputs linked to Sustainable Development Goals and national strategies. It identifies a funding gap to fully implement activities from 2018
This document presents Ghana's ICT in Education Strategic Implementation Plan for 2011-2015. It aims to provide strategic direction and coordination for integrating ICT into the education system to improve access, equity and quality of education. Key points:
- The plan supports Ghana's goals of transitioning to a knowledge-based economy and equipping Ghanaians with 21st century skills.
- It was developed based on national policies like the Education Strategic Plan 2010-2020 and draft ICT in Education Policy, as well as stakeholder consultations.
- The vision is to create an effective teaching/learning environment enabling all Ghanaians to reach their potential. The mission is to harness ICT's
ROLE OF ACADEMIA IN ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS fAjit Sabnis
The document discusses the role of universities and higher education institutions in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It makes three key points:
1) Universities can contribute to achieving the SDGs through their teaching, research, and community outreach activities. This includes incorporating the SDGs into curricula to educate students and conducting research to help solve sustainability challenges.
2) International organizations like the International Association of Universities and Sustainable Development Solutions Network have provided guides for universities to assess their contributions to the SDGs and implement best practices.
3) India has made progress towards SDG 4 on education through initiatives like the Right to Education Act but still faces challenges in ensuring access to quality
The document outlines South Africa's national strategic objectives for education from 2011-2014, which include improving administration, the curriculum, teacher development, and planning/assessment. It discusses using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to develop knowledge societies and achieving education for all through goals like gender equity and improving quality. Teacher competency standards for integrating ICT into teaching are also presented.
Role of PPP in education of CWSN - A study FINALdeepika bhatt
This document provides an introduction and rationale for a research proposal examining the role of public-private partnerships in educating children with special needs in India. It discusses how public-private partnerships can help address the increasing demand for education facilities while harnessing private sector expertise. The proposal aims to establish the best model to move from segregation to inclusion of children with special needs in society by leveraging public-private partnerships. It notes challenges include implementation difficulties, accountability issues, and ensuring services reach the poor. The study is needed because currently only a small percentage of children with disabilities in India have access to education.
The document summarizes the background and context surrounding the Abbott government's 2014 budget which proposed radical changes to deregulate higher education in Australia. It discusses the reviews and frameworks established by previous Labor governments. It also outlines the National Commission of Audit recommendations that influenced the budget, including decreasing commonwealth funding for universities, increasing student fees, and reducing research funding. The budget proposals represented a dramatic shift from the Coalition's pre-election promises of a hands-off approach to higher education.
THE RATIONALE AND FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING THE ICT USE IN TEACHER EDUCATION D...DrGavisiddappa Angadi
The document presents a framework for evaluating the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in teacher education. It identifies four themes - context and culture, leadership and vision, lifelong learning, and planning and management of change - that should guide ICT integration. It also outlines four core competencies for teachers: pedagogy, collaboration and networking, social issues, and technical issues. The framework was designed to help institutions plan and implement effective ICT use across their teacher education programs by considering relevant factors. The goal is to prepare teachers to incorporate technology in their own teaching and lifelong learning.
This document provides a summary of the report from the Governor's STEM Education Advisory Committee in Maryland. The report makes recommendations to strengthen STEM education in the state. It recommends three major initiatives: 1) Raising academic standards in math, science, and requiring 4 years each of math and science for graduation. 2) Improving teacher training and support. 3) A public awareness campaign about STEM education. It also recommends creating a new Maryland Institute of STEM Education to coordinate these efforts and conduct research to inform policy. A key recommendation is a large-scale pilot project to raise math achievement to world-class levels using an imported curriculum.
Review of the online learning and artificial intelligence education market A ...eraser Juan José Calderón
Review of the online learning and artificial intelligence education market.
A report for the Department of Education
July 2018 .
Ali Zaidi, Shane Beadle and Arthur
Hannah, ICF Consulting Services Ltd
This document provides a summary of North Carolina's implementation of its comprehensive plan to improve K-3 literacy as required by state law. It outlines the strategic plan implemented by the Department of Public Instruction, including prioritizing formative assessments, developing the comprehensive reading plan with stakeholder input, and communicating expectations around ending social promotion. It also describes accountability measures, an external evaluation, and recommendations to update the plan based on feedback. The overarching goal is for all students to read proficiently by third grade and be prepared for future success.
The Learner’s Confluence – TLC app is a mobile application for educators to network within the community. The aim of this app is to promote peer to peer collaboration, learning and knowledge sharing. This app can be used on Android as well as iOS smartphones.
Our backbone, Dr. Senthil Kumaran had done groundbreaking work with educators across the country in career spanning more than 2 decades. During his work with thousands of educators, he realized the need of an educator focused networking and learning platform. He sponsored the development of application to realize the dream of a well-connected education community that regards life-long learning an imminent need for all educators. TLC App is focused on providing a technology platform for teachers with the goal of promoting peer learning and collaboration. A passionate teacher himself, Dr. Senthil is a catalyst for change, a persistent leader par excellence in all fronts of his work in the education sector.
No organized community exists that caters to the education fraternity wherein teachers can network professionally as well as personally. Hence, we felt a need to develop a platform where teachers can interact, share, discuss problems and provide solutions.
Teachers are the backbone of any education system. A student is only always as good as his teacher. Parents place their trust in the hands of a teacher who also plays an important role in the growth and development of a child. Over the years, teachers get older and they are replaced by younger teachers who are more technologically savvy. However, the plethora of knowledge does not pass on from one generation of teachers to the next. With this app, we want to build a community of teachers from all age groups, locations, specialties and qualifications so that they can pass on their wisdom to newer educators while the younger generation can encourage the use of technology and there is no gap between different levels of educators.
This platform is for all educators – primary school teachers, secondary school teacher, university professors, homeschool tutors and so on.
China is currently transitioning from a planned to market economy and aims to become a mid to high income country. It has made progress in education access, but still faces challenges in quality and balancing development. Compulsory education coverage is over 98%, but quality must be improved. High school enrollment was 59% in 2006 and will aim for universality by 2020. Higher education has over 25 million students at over 1,700 institutions, with a focus on improving quality through projects. Teaching quality is also being strengthened through training and qualification programs. The government continues to develop the legal system, increase education spending, expand financial support, regulate management, and encourage private and international involvement in education.
1. The document discusses the BERMUTU program presented at a workshop in Gorontalo, Indonesia, which aims to improve education through reformed management and universal teacher upgrading.
2. The program's goals are to make Gorontalo municipality smart, healthy, creative, and environmentally-friendly, as well as stabilize development to achieve prosperity and independence.
3. Key elements of the BERMUTU program include reforming teacher education, improving teacher quality, renewing accountability systems, and improving monitoring and evaluation to enhance teacher performance and student achievement.
This document outlines four goals for the Tattnall County High School media center to address trends in education and improve student performance:
1) Improve academic performance and technology/information literacy through curriculum-technology integration, including global networking projects and 24/7 access to resources.
2) Involve stakeholders in 21st century learning standards by coordinating instructional processes, consistently using technology, and integrating it directly into the curriculum.
3) Improve reading enjoyment to increase test scores and promote lifelong learning through increased library visits and access to books.
4) Increase home-school communication to support student performance by establishing the media center as a hub of learning and communication.
From 8 4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3 the making of a successful education systemDr. Linda Kimencu
Kenya is transitioning from 8-4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3; the document highlights some things that the policy makers should consider to make the transition successful
Impact of total quality management (tqm) on secondary school education for na...Alexander Decker
This study investigated the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on secondary school education for national transformation in Benue North-West Senatorial District of Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design and collected data from 398 teachers using a questionnaire. The results showed that quality teachers, adequate funding, and quality school facilities significantly impact secondary education for national transformation. Specifically, it was found that enough qualified teachers, proper recruitment and training of teachers, and adequate and well-qualified teachers enhance school performance. It was also found that adequate funding, prompt payment of salaries, judicious use of funds, and funding enabling quality programs and attracting resources positively impact transformation. Finally, the study showed effective teaching requires quality facilities, though some schools lack
- The document discusses the importance of continuous professional development for teachers in order to keep up with skills needed in a knowledge society. This includes developing competency in using educational technologies and applying information and communication technologies to teaching.
- Governments and initiatives aim to improve teacher quality and the use of technologies in education through strategies like providing teachers with laptops and computer training, developing technology skills standards, and investing in ICT infrastructure and professional development programs.
- For education to be effective and inclusive, teachers need ongoing support to integrate technologies into their practices and develop understanding of how ICT can enhance teaching and learning.
This document discusses revitalizing undergraduate education in India. It argues that undergraduate education is an important link between school and higher education, yet does not receive enough attention. Most discussions on higher education give only lip service to undergraduate issues. It notes that while access to higher education needs to expand, the current system's quality is poor, with only 25% of graduates considered employable. It suggests reforms like improving guidance for students on course options, using teaching methods that encourage thinking over memorization, and improving incentives and qualifications for undergraduate teachers.
The Andhra Pradesh Academy of Rural Development (APARD) has been working relentlessly for over 54 years in building capacities for sustainable development of the rural poor. APARD is an apex training institute in AP for capacity building of rural development officers and panchayat raj officials. We also consistently focus on research that helps us offer high quality consulting services in rural development.
Parents’ perspective on top priorities of EFA given at the IAU Workshop on higher education for EFA held in Nairobi, Kenya, on 24-25 January 2013. Presented by Juliah Wanjiku Nduati, Communications Officer, Kenya National Association of Parent.
Martin Luther's Doctrines (Protestant Reformation)Tom Richey
http://www.tomrichey.net
Martin Luther began the Reformation with his 95 Theses, which laid the groundwork for his doctrines of Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, and Sola Gratia. Luther's theology of justification through faith alone conflicted with Catholic teachings about salvation, which emphasize the role of the free human will cooperating with God and confirming a saving faith through good works.
This document presents Ghana's ICT in Education Strategic Implementation Plan for 2011-2015. It aims to provide strategic direction and coordination for integrating ICT into the education system to improve access, equity and quality of education. Key points:
- The plan supports Ghana's goals of transitioning to a knowledge-based economy and equipping Ghanaians with 21st century skills.
- It was developed based on national policies like the Education Strategic Plan 2010-2020 and draft ICT in Education Policy, as well as stakeholder consultations.
- The vision is to create an effective teaching/learning environment enabling all Ghanaians to reach their potential. The mission is to harness ICT's
ROLE OF ACADEMIA IN ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS fAjit Sabnis
The document discusses the role of universities and higher education institutions in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It makes three key points:
1) Universities can contribute to achieving the SDGs through their teaching, research, and community outreach activities. This includes incorporating the SDGs into curricula to educate students and conducting research to help solve sustainability challenges.
2) International organizations like the International Association of Universities and Sustainable Development Solutions Network have provided guides for universities to assess their contributions to the SDGs and implement best practices.
3) India has made progress towards SDG 4 on education through initiatives like the Right to Education Act but still faces challenges in ensuring access to quality
The document outlines South Africa's national strategic objectives for education from 2011-2014, which include improving administration, the curriculum, teacher development, and planning/assessment. It discusses using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to develop knowledge societies and achieving education for all through goals like gender equity and improving quality. Teacher competency standards for integrating ICT into teaching are also presented.
Role of PPP in education of CWSN - A study FINALdeepika bhatt
This document provides an introduction and rationale for a research proposal examining the role of public-private partnerships in educating children with special needs in India. It discusses how public-private partnerships can help address the increasing demand for education facilities while harnessing private sector expertise. The proposal aims to establish the best model to move from segregation to inclusion of children with special needs in society by leveraging public-private partnerships. It notes challenges include implementation difficulties, accountability issues, and ensuring services reach the poor. The study is needed because currently only a small percentage of children with disabilities in India have access to education.
The document summarizes the background and context surrounding the Abbott government's 2014 budget which proposed radical changes to deregulate higher education in Australia. It discusses the reviews and frameworks established by previous Labor governments. It also outlines the National Commission of Audit recommendations that influenced the budget, including decreasing commonwealth funding for universities, increasing student fees, and reducing research funding. The budget proposals represented a dramatic shift from the Coalition's pre-election promises of a hands-off approach to higher education.
THE RATIONALE AND FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING THE ICT USE IN TEACHER EDUCATION D...DrGavisiddappa Angadi
The document presents a framework for evaluating the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in teacher education. It identifies four themes - context and culture, leadership and vision, lifelong learning, and planning and management of change - that should guide ICT integration. It also outlines four core competencies for teachers: pedagogy, collaboration and networking, social issues, and technical issues. The framework was designed to help institutions plan and implement effective ICT use across their teacher education programs by considering relevant factors. The goal is to prepare teachers to incorporate technology in their own teaching and lifelong learning.
This document provides a summary of the report from the Governor's STEM Education Advisory Committee in Maryland. The report makes recommendations to strengthen STEM education in the state. It recommends three major initiatives: 1) Raising academic standards in math, science, and requiring 4 years each of math and science for graduation. 2) Improving teacher training and support. 3) A public awareness campaign about STEM education. It also recommends creating a new Maryland Institute of STEM Education to coordinate these efforts and conduct research to inform policy. A key recommendation is a large-scale pilot project to raise math achievement to world-class levels using an imported curriculum.
Review of the online learning and artificial intelligence education market A ...eraser Juan José Calderón
Review of the online learning and artificial intelligence education market.
A report for the Department of Education
July 2018 .
Ali Zaidi, Shane Beadle and Arthur
Hannah, ICF Consulting Services Ltd
This document provides a summary of North Carolina's implementation of its comprehensive plan to improve K-3 literacy as required by state law. It outlines the strategic plan implemented by the Department of Public Instruction, including prioritizing formative assessments, developing the comprehensive reading plan with stakeholder input, and communicating expectations around ending social promotion. It also describes accountability measures, an external evaluation, and recommendations to update the plan based on feedback. The overarching goal is for all students to read proficiently by third grade and be prepared for future success.
The Learner’s Confluence – TLC app is a mobile application for educators to network within the community. The aim of this app is to promote peer to peer collaboration, learning and knowledge sharing. This app can be used on Android as well as iOS smartphones.
Our backbone, Dr. Senthil Kumaran had done groundbreaking work with educators across the country in career spanning more than 2 decades. During his work with thousands of educators, he realized the need of an educator focused networking and learning platform. He sponsored the development of application to realize the dream of a well-connected education community that regards life-long learning an imminent need for all educators. TLC App is focused on providing a technology platform for teachers with the goal of promoting peer learning and collaboration. A passionate teacher himself, Dr. Senthil is a catalyst for change, a persistent leader par excellence in all fronts of his work in the education sector.
No organized community exists that caters to the education fraternity wherein teachers can network professionally as well as personally. Hence, we felt a need to develop a platform where teachers can interact, share, discuss problems and provide solutions.
Teachers are the backbone of any education system. A student is only always as good as his teacher. Parents place their trust in the hands of a teacher who also plays an important role in the growth and development of a child. Over the years, teachers get older and they are replaced by younger teachers who are more technologically savvy. However, the plethora of knowledge does not pass on from one generation of teachers to the next. With this app, we want to build a community of teachers from all age groups, locations, specialties and qualifications so that they can pass on their wisdom to newer educators while the younger generation can encourage the use of technology and there is no gap between different levels of educators.
This platform is for all educators – primary school teachers, secondary school teacher, university professors, homeschool tutors and so on.
China is currently transitioning from a planned to market economy and aims to become a mid to high income country. It has made progress in education access, but still faces challenges in quality and balancing development. Compulsory education coverage is over 98%, but quality must be improved. High school enrollment was 59% in 2006 and will aim for universality by 2020. Higher education has over 25 million students at over 1,700 institutions, with a focus on improving quality through projects. Teaching quality is also being strengthened through training and qualification programs. The government continues to develop the legal system, increase education spending, expand financial support, regulate management, and encourage private and international involvement in education.
1. The document discusses the BERMUTU program presented at a workshop in Gorontalo, Indonesia, which aims to improve education through reformed management and universal teacher upgrading.
2. The program's goals are to make Gorontalo municipality smart, healthy, creative, and environmentally-friendly, as well as stabilize development to achieve prosperity and independence.
3. Key elements of the BERMUTU program include reforming teacher education, improving teacher quality, renewing accountability systems, and improving monitoring and evaluation to enhance teacher performance and student achievement.
This document outlines four goals for the Tattnall County High School media center to address trends in education and improve student performance:
1) Improve academic performance and technology/information literacy through curriculum-technology integration, including global networking projects and 24/7 access to resources.
2) Involve stakeholders in 21st century learning standards by coordinating instructional processes, consistently using technology, and integrating it directly into the curriculum.
3) Improve reading enjoyment to increase test scores and promote lifelong learning through increased library visits and access to books.
4) Increase home-school communication to support student performance by establishing the media center as a hub of learning and communication.
From 8 4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3 the making of a successful education systemDr. Linda Kimencu
Kenya is transitioning from 8-4-4 to 2-6-3-3-3; the document highlights some things that the policy makers should consider to make the transition successful
Impact of total quality management (tqm) on secondary school education for na...Alexander Decker
This study investigated the impact of Total Quality Management (TQM) on secondary school education for national transformation in Benue North-West Senatorial District of Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design and collected data from 398 teachers using a questionnaire. The results showed that quality teachers, adequate funding, and quality school facilities significantly impact secondary education for national transformation. Specifically, it was found that enough qualified teachers, proper recruitment and training of teachers, and adequate and well-qualified teachers enhance school performance. It was also found that adequate funding, prompt payment of salaries, judicious use of funds, and funding enabling quality programs and attracting resources positively impact transformation. Finally, the study showed effective teaching requires quality facilities, though some schools lack
- The document discusses the importance of continuous professional development for teachers in order to keep up with skills needed in a knowledge society. This includes developing competency in using educational technologies and applying information and communication technologies to teaching.
- Governments and initiatives aim to improve teacher quality and the use of technologies in education through strategies like providing teachers with laptops and computer training, developing technology skills standards, and investing in ICT infrastructure and professional development programs.
- For education to be effective and inclusive, teachers need ongoing support to integrate technologies into their practices and develop understanding of how ICT can enhance teaching and learning.
This document discusses revitalizing undergraduate education in India. It argues that undergraduate education is an important link between school and higher education, yet does not receive enough attention. Most discussions on higher education give only lip service to undergraduate issues. It notes that while access to higher education needs to expand, the current system's quality is poor, with only 25% of graduates considered employable. It suggests reforms like improving guidance for students on course options, using teaching methods that encourage thinking over memorization, and improving incentives and qualifications for undergraduate teachers.
The Andhra Pradesh Academy of Rural Development (APARD) has been working relentlessly for over 54 years in building capacities for sustainable development of the rural poor. APARD is an apex training institute in AP for capacity building of rural development officers and panchayat raj officials. We also consistently focus on research that helps us offer high quality consulting services in rural development.
Parents’ perspective on top priorities of EFA given at the IAU Workshop on higher education for EFA held in Nairobi, Kenya, on 24-25 January 2013. Presented by Juliah Wanjiku Nduati, Communications Officer, Kenya National Association of Parent.
Martin Luther's Doctrines (Protestant Reformation)Tom Richey
http://www.tomrichey.net
Martin Luther began the Reformation with his 95 Theses, which laid the groundwork for his doctrines of Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, and Sola Gratia. Luther's theology of justification through faith alone conflicted with Catholic teachings about salvation, which emphasize the role of the free human will cooperating with God and confirming a saving faith through good works.
www.tomrichey.net
This PowerPoint presentation is designed to support a history lecture on the causes of the Protestant Reformation (simony, nepotism, absenteeism, uneducated priests, and the sale of indulgences). It begins with an explanation of the Pope's authority in early modern Europe and of the origins of the Latin Vulgate.
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to a church door in Germany, criticizing the Catholic Church's practices around indulgences. Luther's ideas of salvation through faith alone and the Bible as the sole religious authority spread rapidly through newly invented printing presses. At the Diet of Worms in 1521, Luther refused to renounce his writings and went into hiding. John Calvin further developed Protestant theology in France and Geneva. Meanwhile, King Henry VIII of England broke with Rome when the pope denied his annulment, establishing the Church of England. The Reformation ultimately divided Western Christianity into numerous denominations.
The Gulayan sa Paaralan Project (GPP) is a proposed project by the Department of Education to establish school gardens in Tagbina, Philippines. The objectives are to improve vegetable production and consumption, establish gardens as a food source for supplementary feeding, and showcase small-scale farming models. The project will target all elementary and secondary schools in Tagbina, benefiting over 24 elementary schools, 15 elementary schools, and 7 secondary schools. A budget of PHP 460,000 is requested, with PHP 391,000 from the national government and PHP 69,000 of local government counterpart funding. School administrators, teachers, parents, and officials will implement organic gardening with provided tools and seedlings.
Breakaway Design House proposes developing an instructional spelling game called "The Octopus Spelling Game" over six weeks for $216. The game is designed to help elementary students improve their spelling and typing skills through an interactive interface featuring an octopus character. It will be developed using Adobe Flash and be accessible online and for PC and Mac. Formative evaluations will take place during development with the final product delivered by April 27, 2007.
The document discusses the causes of the Protestant Reformation in Germany in the 16th century. It examines factors such as corruption in the Catholic Church hierarchy, the spread of Renaissance and Humanist ideas which encouraged questioning of Church doctrines, and growing German nationalism which disliked Italian influence. Economic hardships and the fragmented political structure of the Holy Roman Empire also weakened the Church's authority. Martin Luther's posting of his 95 Theses in 1517 challenging indulgence sales triggered the Reformation, which spread rapidly with the help of the new printing press technology.
A series of modules on project cycle, planning and the logical framework, aimed at team leaders of international NGOs in developing countries.
New improved version of Writing Project Proposals in February 2014.
The document provides an executive summary of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025. It summarizes the key findings and recommendations from an extensive review of Malaysia's education system conducted over 11 months. The review found that while access to education in Malaysia has improved dramatically, student performance on international assessments is below global and regional averages, suggesting the need for reforms to better prepare students for the 21st century. The Blueprint outlines a vision, objectives, and strategic shifts needed to transform the education system and achieve excellence on par with top-performing systems.
Malaysia Education Blueprint with 11 Key Shift Towards 2025Voice Malaysia
The document provides an executive summary of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025. It summarizes the key findings and recommendations from an extensive review of Malaysia's education system conducted over 11 months. The review found that while access to education in Malaysia has improved dramatically, student performance on international assessments is below global and regional averages, suggesting the need for reforms to better prepare students for the 21st century. The Blueprint proposes a vision, objectives, and strategic shifts to transform the education system and achieve excellence on par with top-performing systems.
Teachers perception toward school improvement program implementation in gover...tarekegnbalango1
Teachers perception toward school improvement program implementation in government primary school of Yeka sub city in the case of Kotebe primary school.
The document discusses increasing mobile connectivity and mobile learning opportunities in Kenya. It notes that mobile penetration in Kenya has grown to 88.1% but there is still potential to use mobile technology to improve education access for marginalized groups. Mobile learning can help address education problems by providing personalized learning opportunities. However, challenges like lack of electricity and poor infrastructure must be overcome. Pilot projects in rural areas and creating awareness of mobile learning's benefits are recommended.
Cambodia: Education Sector; A Short Fiscal AssessmentJean-Marc Lepain
The education sector in Cambodia has made progress but faces ongoing challenges. Enrollment has increased at primary and tertiary levels, and teacher qualifications have improved. However, education spending remains low, class sizes are still very large, dropout and repetition rates are high, and textbook provision is insufficient. Improving the education system will require increasing spending, training more teachers, expanding early education, reducing family costs, and improving performance incentives. While decentralization efforts have helped, school budgets are not always well-matched to needs between rural and urban areas. Addressing structural issues like these will require mobilizing more resources to close financing gaps.
The new National Education Policy 2020 aims to transform India's education system by 2040. It replaces the previous National Policy on Education from 1986. Some key principles of the new policy are developing good citizens with empathy and resilience, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, promoting conceptual learning over rote memorization, and ensuring equity and inclusion for all students. The policy covers school education, higher education, and vocational training. It has been criticized for its emphasis on local languages potentially limiting English education and for being developed without enough state input. If properly implemented, the policy could boost literacy, skills, and overall growth in India by 2040.
THE K-12 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM: THE CASE OF LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL, COTA...tarhataguiamalon
This document summarizes a study that assessed the implementation of the K-12 Senior High School program at the Laboratory High School of Cotabato City State Polytechnic College in the Philippines. The study found that the school provided adequate services and resources to support the program. It also found that teachers implemented effective instructional practices and achieved the objectives of the program, despite challenges like large class sizes. Overall, the Laboratory High School maintained high academic and extracurricular standards in implementing the K-12 program.
Unveiling the Key Changes of National Education Policy 2020.pptxMahaveer
In a historic move, India ushered in a new era in its education landscape with the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). This policy, designed to overhaul the existing education system, brings about three transformative changes that aim to revolutionize the way students learn and educators teach.
ACHIEVING UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: ISSUES OF RELEVANCE, QUALITY ...Kunle Areo
The document discusses Nigeria's Universal Basic Education (UBE) program. It outlines the objectives of UBE, which include providing free and compulsory education, reducing dropout rates, and ensuring students acquire literacy, numeracy, and life skills. It also discusses government efforts to implement UBE like teacher training, classroom construction, and increasing enrollment rates. However, it notes that unless issues of education quality and relevance are addressed, Nigeria may not achieve universal primary education by the 2015 target date.
The document discusses initiatives by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in India to improve school education. It describes the Samagra Shiksha scheme which consolidates existing schemes and aims to improve learning outcomes. Key features of the scheme include expanding access to schools, improving infrastructure, providing grants for libraries, sports equipment, uniforms, and textbooks. The scheme also focuses on bridging social and gender gaps, ensuring inclusive education, and strengthening teacher training institutions. It is implemented through state governments and aims to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for education.
Implementation is defined as a specified set of activities designed to put into practice an activity or program of known dimensions. According to this definition, implementation processes are purposeful and are described in sufficient detail such that independent observers can detect the presence and strength of the "specific set of activities" related to implementation. In addition, the activity or program being implemented is described in sufficient detail so that independent observers can detect its presence and strength.
‘If you do not know where you are going, any road will take you there. [Educational planning] is about choosing a direction and destination first, deciding on the route and intermediary stops required to get there, checking progress against a map and making course adjustments as required in order to realise the desired objectives.’ (UNESCO 2011: 1)
QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES OF PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ON SCH...InternationalPublica
This study determined the relationship between administrators’ quality assurance practices and efficacy of the private secondary schools in District III of Bulacan during the School Year 2020-2021.
Well defined and nice training guidelines at the school level are important, as schooling ends in monetary and social development. the new policy coverage introduced using the authorities of India NEP 2020 was a welcome trade and sparkling information in all the terrible circumstances surrounding the arena. The assertion of NEP 2020 came as an entire marvel to many. The modifications advocated with the aid of NEP 2020 had been something many educators had never seen before, at the same time as schooling coverage has impacted schools and higher schooling equally, this text focuses generally on NEP 2020 and its implications for better education. The paper additionally evaluations the salient capabilities of NEP and analyses how it influences existing schooling structures. Eventually, a few guidelines are made for powerful implementations to achieve the goal. Premananda Sarkar "Impact of NEP 2020 on Secondary Education" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-3 , June 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd57465.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/57465/impact-of-nep-2020-on-secondary-education/premananda-sarkar
Challenges Encountered on Capacity Building of Heads of Departments in Public...ijtsrd
The rationale of this study was to investigate influence of capacity building of Heads of Departments on implementation of curriculum in order to improve Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination KCSE performance in public schools in Kericho County. The performance of KCSE has been decreasing over the last five years 2013—2017 the least mean score being 3.408 which is below average. The study was guided by the following objective namely to establish the challenges encountered by schools on Capacity building of Heads of Departments in order to improve KCSE performance of public schools in Kericho County. The study was used the Theory of Human Capital Theory by Becker and Gerhart 1996 which gave a deeper insight to this research study. The study adopted descriptive survey design which was suitable for this study. The target population was composed of 80 Principals, 400 Heads of Departments and 800 Teachers totaling to 3200. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling was used to get a sample of 1280 respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires and interview schedules. The data obtained was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences SPSS Version 21 .Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques were used to analyze the collected data which was then presented in form of pie chats, frequency tables and graphs and thematically explained. The study found out lack of time and financial resources for capacity building for Heads of Departments HODs affected curriculum implementation. Majority of the schools held internal seminars to instill efficiency in performance although they had inadequate teachers and incentives. Majority of the respondents preferred the government to sponsor their professional development trainings instead of relying on their already migre salaries. With this in place then there will be success in curriculum implementation through efficiency and effectiveness in learning and performance. In conclusion Principals, Heads of Departments HODs and teachers agreed that they have done very little in full curriculum implementation and professional development leading to poor performance in national exams in subsequent years and other conflicts of interest. The study recommends that the Teachers Service Commission and the Ministry of Education should constantly review its policies to accommodate changing needs of Teachers and Heads of Departments in full Profession Development. Zeddy Martim "Challenges Encountered on Capacity Building of Heads of Departments in Public Schools in Kericho County, Kenya" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-5 , August 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50434.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/50434/challenges-encountered-on-capacity-building-of-heads-of-departments-in-public-schools-in-kericho-county-kenya/zeddy-martim
his study is an assessment of the implementation of Lower Basic Education curriculum in Idah Education zone of Kogi State. The expost facto design study was guided by seven research questions and 5 hypotheses. A sample of 376 (208 from public schools and 168 from private schools) Lower Basic Education (LBE) teachers were used from Idah Education Zone comprising of Ibaji, Idah and Igalamela-Odolu LGAs. Two instruments were used in this study are (a) Availability and Adequacy of Infrastructural Facility Scale (AAIFS) and (b) Basic Education Implementation Variables Questionnaire (BEIVQ). The reliability coefficient of the AAIFS is 0.88 for availability and 0.91 for adequacy while that of the BEIVQ is 0.83. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Following data analysis the following findings were made: (1). It was found that only three infrastructural facilities out of 20 listed were available and they are play field, teachers’ book and First Aid Box. Those that were not available include Class Rooms, Admin blocks, Science corner/mini Lab, Wall charts, Staff Offices, Audio aids (eg radio, TV), Motion aids, Stores, Desks and chairs, Projector, Library, Computer/Lap tops, Internet facility, Source of Electricity, Studios, Toilet facilities and Water source. (2). It was also found that teacher preparation for implementation of LBE in Idah education zone of Kogi State is adequate. Specifically it was found that qualified teachers are engaged and adequate in number; teachers go on seminars and workshops regularly though mostly through self efforts, newly recruited teachers are mentored by older teachers at an informal level and recruitment of teachers is through rigorous interview. Teachers are motivated and evaluation for promotion of teachers involves some practical observation in class. (3).
The document discusses India's new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The key highlights are:
1. NEP 2020 replaces the previous 1986 policy and aims to transform India's education system by 2040 with a focus on foundational literacy, critical thinking, and holistic development.
2. The policy principles include recognizing each student's capabilities, prioritizing foundational skills, promoting creativity/critical thinking, and ensuring equity and inclusion.
3. Some criticisms of NEP 2020 include concerns around promoting regional languages over English, a lack of democratic consultation, and challenges with implementation.
4. If implemented properly, NEP 2020 could help increase literacy and skills through improved access to education from early
Factors affecting school admin choices in adopting ict toolssyaabdulrahman
This study examines factors that influence school administrators' adoption of ICT tools in Malaysian schools. It aims to identify factors that influence administrators' use of ICT tools, the process of selecting hardware and software, and barriers to technology integration. The study finds that willingness of teachers, technical skills, cooperation among teachers, ease and effectiveness of tasks, trust in teachers, and maintenance of hardware influence ICT adoption. Lack of facilities, insufficient time for training due to teaching hours, and unwillingness of some teachers to change are barriers. The study examines the role of administrators in facilitating successful ICT integration through factors like vision, digital culture, professional practices, improvement efforts, and developing responsible digital citizens.
Challenges in the Adoption and Utilization of Information and Communication...World-Academic Journal
The document summarizes a study that examined the challenges to adopting and utilizing information and communication technology (ICT) in public secondary schools in Molo Sub-County, Kenya. The study found that financial limitations were the most significant challenge, with 91.1% of respondents agreeing their schools did not have budgets for ICT implementation. There was a strong positive correlation between financial capacity and ability to adopt/use ICT. The study recommends the government allocate specific ICT budgets to schools, liberalize telecommunications policies to lower costs, and encourage public-private partnerships to generate resources for ICT in education.
Similar to Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of Free Secondary Education Project in Kangema District, Murang’a County, Kenya (20)
This document describes an automatic safety door lock system for cars that uses infrared sensors and a hydraulic piston to prevent injuries caused by closing car doors. The system uses IR sensors placed along the door and outer panel connected to a microcontroller. When an object is detected between the closing door and outer panel, the sensors transmit a signal to the microcontroller which activates a relay driver to extend the hydraulic piston to stop the door from closing. The system aims to prevent the over 120,000 injuries that occur annually from unexpected car door closings.
Extrusion can be defined as the process of subjecting a material to compression so that it is forced to
flow through an opening of a die and takes the shape of the hole. Multi-hole extrusion is the process of
extruding the products through a die having more than one hole. Multi-hole extrusion increases the production
rate and reduces the cost of production. In this study the ram force has calculated experimentally for single hole
and multi-hole extrusion. The comparison of ram forces between the single hole and multi-hole extrusion
provides the inverse relation between the numbers of holes in a die and ram force. The experimental lengths of
the extruded products through the various holes of multi-hole die are different. It indicates that the flow pattern
is dependent on the material behavior. The micro-hardness test has done for the extruded products of lead
through multi-hole die. It is observed that the hardness of the extruded lead products from the central hole is
found to be more than that of the products extruded from other holes. The study suggests that multi-hole
extrusion can be used for obtaining the extruded products of lead with varying hardness. The micro-structure
study has done for the lead material before and after extrusion. It is observed that the size of grains of lead
material after extrusion is smaller than the original lead.
Analysis of Agile and Multi-Agent Based Process Scheduling Modelirjes
As an answer of long growing frustration of waterfall Software development life cycle concepts,
agile software development concept was evolved in 90’s. The most popular agile methodologies is the Extreme
Programming (XP). Most software companies nowadays aim to produce efficient, flexible and valuable
Software in short time period with minimal costs, and within unstable, changing environments. This complex
problem can be modeled as a multi-agent based system, where agents negotiate resources. Agents can be used to
represent projects and resources. Crucial for the multi-agent based system in project scheduling model, is the
availability of an effective algorithm for prioritizing and scheduling of task. To evaluate the models, simulations
were carried out with real life and several generated data sets. The developed model (Multi-agent based System)
provides an optimized and flexible agile process scheduling and reduces overheads in the software process as it
responds quickly to changing requirements without excessive work in project scheduling.
Effects of Cutting Tool Parameters on Surface Roughnessirjes
This paper presents of the influence on surface roughness of Co28Cr6Mo medical alloy machined
on a CNC lathe based on cutting parameters (rotational speed, feed rate, depth of cut and nose radius).The
influences of cutting parameters have been presented in graphical form for understanding. To achieve the
minimum surface roughness, the optimum values obtained for rpm, feed rate, depth of cut and nose radius were
respectively, 318 rpm, 0,1 mm/rev, 0,7 mm and 0,8 mm. Maximum surface roughness has been revealed the
values obtained for rpm, feed rate, depth of cut and nose radius were respectively, 318 rpm, 0,25 mm/rev, 0,9
mm and 0,4 mm.
Possible limits of accuracy in measurement of fundamental physical constantsirjes
The measurement uncertainties of Fundamental Physical Constants should take into account all
possible and most influencing factors. One from them is the finiteness of the model that causes the existence of
a-priori error. The proposed formula for calculation of this error provides a comparison of its value with the
actual experimental measurement error that cannot be done an arbitrarily small. According to the suggested
approach, the error of the researched Fundamental Physical Constant, measured in conventional field studies,
will always be higher than the error caused by the finite number of dimensional recorded variables of physicalmathematical
models. Examples of practical application of the considered concept for measurement of fine
structure constant, speed of light and Newtonian constant of gravitation are discussed.
Performance Comparison of Energy Detection Based Spectrum Sensing for Cogniti...irjes
With the rapid deployment of new wireless devices and applications, the last decade has witnessed a growing
demand for wireless radio spectrum. However, the policy of fixed spectrum assignment produces a bottleneck for more
efficient spectrum utilization, such that a great portion of the licensed spectrum is severely under-utilized. So the concept of
cognitive radio was introduced to address this issue.The inefficient usage of the limited spectrum necessitates the
development of dynamic spectrum access techniques, where users who have no spectrum licenses, also known as secondary
users, are allowed to use the temporarily unused licensed spectrum. For this purpose we have to know the presence or
absence of primary users for spectrum usage. So spectrums sensing is one of the major requirements of cognitive radio.Many
spectrum sensing techniques have been developed to sense the presence or absence of a licensed user. This paper evaluates
the performance of the energy detection based spectrum sensing technique in noisy and fading environments.The
performance of the energy detection technique will be evaluated by use of Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) curves
over additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and fading channels.
Comparative Study of Pre-Engineered and Conventional Steel Frames for Differe...irjes
In this paper, the conventional steel frames having triangular Pratt truss as a roofing system of 60 m
length, span 30m and varying bay spacing 4m, 5m and 6m respectively having eaves level for all the portals is at
10m and the EOT crane is supported at the height of 8m from ground level and pre-engineered steel frames of
same dimensions are analyzed and designed for wind zones (wind zone 2, wind zone 3, wind zone 4 and wind
zone 5) by using STAAD Pro V8i. The study deals with the comparative study of both conventional and preengineered
with respect to the amount of structural steel required, reduction in dead load of the structure.
Flip bifurcation and chaos control in discrete-time Prey-predator model irjes
The dynamics of discrete-time prey-predator model are investigated. The result indicates that the
model undergo a flip bifurcation which found by using center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory.
Numerical simulation not only illustrate our results, but also exhibit the complex dynamic behavior, such as the
periodic doubling in period-2, -4 -8, quasi- periodic orbits and chaotic set. Finally, the feedback control method
is used to stabilize chaotic orbits at an unstable interior point.
Energy Awareness and the Role of “Critical Mass” In Smart Citiesirjes
This document proposes a novel analytical model to define a new concept of critical mass in the context of spreading energy awareness in smart cities. The model incorporates centrality measures in both single-layer and multilayer social networks. Simulation results show that including centrality measures and a multilayer approach lowers the critical mass needed to trigger and spread good consumer habits. Specifically, the model calculates critical mass values using eigenvector centrality in single layers and a heterogeneous eigenvector-like centrality in multilayers. Considering network structure and central nodes' influence allows a smaller critical mass to foster diffusion compared to models that do not account for centrality. Extending the analysis to multilayers further reduces critical mass by increasing tie strength between nodes.
A Firefly Algorithm for Optimizing Spur Gear Parameters Under Non-Lubricated ...irjes
Firefly algorithm is one of the emerging evolutionary approaches for complex and non-linear
optimization problems. It is inspired by natural firefly‟s behavior such as movement of fireflies based on
brightness and by overcoming the constraints such as light absorption, obstacles, distance, etc. In this research,
firefly‟s movement had been simulated computationally to identify the best parameters for spur gear pair by
considering the design and manufacturing constraints. The proposed algorithm was tested with the traditional
design parameters and found the results are at par in less computational time by satisfying the constraints.
The Effect of Orientation of Vortex Generators on Aerodynamic Drag Reduction ...irjes
One of the main reasons for the aerodynamic drag in automotive vehicles is the flow separation
near the vehicle’s rear end. To delay this flow separation, vortex generators are used in recent vehicles. The
vortex generators are commonly used in aircrafts to prevent flow separation. Even though vortex generators
themselves create drag, but they also reduce drag by delaying flow separation at downstream. The overall effect
of vortex generators is more beneficial and proved by experimentation. The effect depends on the shape,size and
orientation of vortex generators. Hence optimized shape with proper orientation is essential for getting better
results.This paper presents the effect of vortex generators at different orientation to the flow field and the
mechanism by which these effects takes place.
An Assessment of The Relationship Between The Availability of Financial Resou...irjes
The availability of financial resources is an important element in impacting the success of a planning
process for an effective physical planning. The extent to which however, they are articulated in the process
remained elusive both in scholarly and public discourse. The objective of this study wastherefore, to examine
the extent to which financial resources affect physical planning. In doing so, the study examinedwhether
financial resources were adequate or not to facilitate planning processes in Paidha. According to the study
findings,budget prioritization and ceilings are still a challenge in Paidha Town Council. This is partly due
limited level of knowledge of physical planning among the officials of Paidha Town Council. As a result, there
were no dedicated budget line for routine inspection of physical development plan compliance and enforcement
tools in Paidha. In conclusion, in addressing uncoordinated patterns of physical development that characterize
Uganda‟s urban centres, a critical starting point ought to be the analysis of physical planning process. The
research of this kind is not only significant to other emerging urban centres facing poor a road network,
mushrooming informal settlements and poor social services including poor pattern of residential and commercial
developments but also to all institutions that are involved in planning these towns. Knowing the extent of need
for financial influences in planning may assist local authorities to take the processes of planning seriously which
will help enhance the sustainable development of emerging urban centres including Paidha.
The Choice of Antenatal Care and Delivery Place in Surabaya (Based on Prefere...irjes
This study analyzed factors affecting the utilization of antenatal care and delivery places in Surabaya, Indonesia based on preferences and choice theory. The study found that:
1) Nearly half of women chose healthcare for delivery based on information from others
2) Most women's main criteria for choosing a delivery place was that it was safe, comfortable and cheap
3) The majority of women's primary choice for a delivery place was one that was close, comfortable and cheap
Prediction of the daily global solar irradiance received on a horizontal surf...irjes
This document presents a new approach for predicting the daily global solar irradiance received on a horizontal surface as a function of local daytime and the maximum daily value. An exponential distribution function is suggested and compared to experimental data from several locations. The maximum daily value (qmax) is estimated theoretically in terms of the solar constant adjusted for earth-sun distance variation. Computed values using the new approach show good agreement with experimental data, within 16% error except for some extreme points.
HARMONIC ANALYSIS ASSOCIATED WITH A GENERALIZED BESSEL-STRUVE OPERATOR ON THE...irjes
This document summarizes a research paper that considers a generalized Bessel-Struve operator on the real line. It defines generalized Bessel-Struve and Weyl integral transforms, which are shown to be transmutation operators relating the generalized Bessel-Struve operator to derivatives. These tools are then used to develop a new harmonic analysis associated with the generalized Bessel-Struve operator, including generalized Sonine integral transforms. Key results proven include Paley-Wiener theorems and properties of the various integral transforms.
The Role of Community Participation in Planning Processes of Emerging Urban C...irjes
This document summarizes a research study examining the level of community participation in the physical planning process in Paidha Town, Uganda. The study found that community participation in planning is very low, limited mostly to a few mass meetings. Few community members are actually involved in planning. Even those involved do not understand their rights and roles. Physical planning has not been adequately prioritized or funded. To improve participation, the study recommends involving communities at different administrative levels from villages to the town council, and using a wider range of participatory methods beyond just meetings. Overall, the study finds that community participation in planning is still limited and needs to be strengthened for more sustainable urban development.
Understanding the Concept of Strategic Intentirjes
This document summarizes the concept of strategic intent in strategic management. It begins by discussing the origins and evolution of strategic management from Greek history to modern theories. It then defines strategic intent, comparing various authors' definitions. A key model by Hamel and Prahalad links strategic intent to other strategic components like foresight and core competencies. Strategic intent inspires long-term thinking beyond strategic planning alone. It provides direction and commitment to help organizations shape competitive priorities and capabilities for the future. Chief executives play a critical role in developing strategic intent to guide organizational progress over 10-20 years.
The (R, Q) Control of A Mixture Inventory Model with Backorders and Lost Sale...irjes
This document summarizes an inventory model that considers a mixture of backorders and lost sales when stockouts occur. The model has the following key features:
1) The set-up cost and lead time are controllable variables that can be optimized.
2) Instead of minimizing stockout costs, the model employs a service level constraint to bound the stockout level per cycle.
3) The model is solved using a genetic algorithm approach to find optimal values for ordering quantity, set-up cost, and lead time that minimize total costs while satisfying the service level constraint.
Relation Between Stress And Menstrual Cycle At 18-21 Years Of Ageirjes
The document summarizes a study that examined the relationship between stress and menstrual cycles in Indonesian nursing students ages 18-21. It found:
1) Nearly half (45.5%) of the 132 students studied experienced irregular menstrual cycles.
2) Slightly over half (50.8%) of students reported experiencing stress.
3) There was a significant relationship between stress and irregular menstrual cycles, with stressed students over 4 times more likely to have irregular cycles.
The study concluded that most of the nursing students experienced irregular menstrual cycles and stress, and that stress was strongly correlated with irregular menstrual periods.
Wave Transmission on Submerged Breakwater with Interlocking D-Block Armorirjes
1. The document summarizes a study on wave transmission through a submerged breakwater with interlocking D-block armor. Laboratory experiments were conducted to determine how water depth, wave period, structure height, and wave steepness influence the transmission coefficient.
2. Regression analysis showed that transmission coefficient (Kt) is most influenced by the ratio of wave length to top width, ratio of structure height to water depth, and ratio of wave height to wave period squared. A formula for Kt in terms of these parameters was developed.
3. Comparisons with previous studies show the same trend that higher wave steepness results in lower transmission coefficient, validating the results. The study provides useful insights into breakwater design using inter
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
Generating privacy-protected synthetic data using Secludy and MilvusZilliz
During this demo, the founders of Secludy will demonstrate how their system utilizes Milvus to store and manipulate embeddings for generating privacy-protected synthetic data. Their approach not only maintains the confidentiality of the original data but also enhances the utility and scalability of LLMs under privacy constraints. Attendees, including machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data managers, will witness first-hand how Secludy's integration with Milvus empowers organizations to harness the power of LLMs securely and efficiently.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
Dandelion Hashtable: beyond billion requests per second on a commodity serverAntonios Katsarakis
This slide deck presents DLHT, a concurrent in-memory hashtable. Despite efforts to optimize hashtables, that go as far as sacrificing core functionality, state-of-the-art designs still incur multiple memory accesses per request and block request processing in three cases. First, most hashtables block while waiting for data to be retrieved from memory. Second, open-addressing designs, which represent the current state-of-the-art, either cannot free index slots on deletes or must block all requests to do so. Third, index resizes block every request until all objects are copied to the new index. Defying folklore wisdom, DLHT forgoes open-addressing and adopts a fully-featured and memory-aware closed-addressing design based on bounded cache-line-chaining. This design offers lock-free index operations and deletes that free slots instantly, (2) completes most requests with a single memory access, (3) utilizes software prefetching to hide memory latencies, and (4) employs a novel non-blocking and parallel resizing. In a commodity server and a memory-resident workload, DLHT surpasses 1.6B requests per second and provides 3.5x (12x) the throughput of the state-of-the-art closed-addressing (open-addressing) resizable hashtable on Gets (Deletes).
AppSec PNW: Android and iOS Application Security with MobSFAjin Abraham
Mobile Security Framework - MobSF is a free and open source automated mobile application security testing environment designed to help security engineers, researchers, developers, and penetration testers to identify security vulnerabilities, malicious behaviours and privacy concerns in mobile applications using static and dynamic analysis. It supports all the popular mobile application binaries and source code formats built for Android and iOS devices. In addition to automated security assessment, it also offers an interactive testing environment to build and execute scenario based test/fuzz cases against the application.
This talk covers:
Using MobSF for static analysis of mobile applications.
Interactive dynamic security assessment of Android and iOS applications.
Solving Mobile app CTF challenges.
Reverse engineering and runtime analysis of Mobile malware.
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Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of Free Secondary Education Project in Kangema District, Murang’a County, Kenya
1. International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES)
ISSN (Online) 2319-183X, (Print) 2319-1821
Volume 3, Issue 12 (December 2014), PP.01-09
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Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of Free Secondary
Education Project in Kangema District, Murang’a County, Kenya
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Kabiro Reuben Macharia, 2 3.
Samson Wokabi Mwangi, PhD
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Doctoral Candidate, University of Nairobi, School of Continuing & Distance Education,
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Department of Extra-mural Studies .P.0.Box 136-10202, Kangema, Kenya,
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Associate Professor Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies
Egerton University, kenya
Abstract:- This study examined the implementation of free primary education resulted in substantial growth in
enrollment. Accordingly, the implementation of Free Secondary Education project was bound to create
additional challenges. It was informed by the fact that implementation of free primary education could face
several challenges as it was a new approach in Kenya. The purpose of this research was to investigate factors
influencing effective implementation of FSE project. Literature review focused on what other researchers and
authors had pointed out concerning effective implementation of FSE project. The study was conducted using
descriptive survey. Questionnaire that targeted 25 secondary school principals was used to collect the data.
Findings indicated 100% of principals felt the need for the government should increase the current funding in
order to promote FSE project. The findings also revealed that 72% of principals explained the urgent need for
hiring more teachers to cope with student enrollment. Depending on the scale of a project, M&E can be an
involved process for which you may need support. Good M&E starts during the project design. The researcher
recommends that the government should increase the funding of FSE project and employ timely disbursement of
funds. In future a comparative research can be done on effective implementation of FSE project in day and
boarding schools as well as research on quality of secondary education since implementation of FSE project.
Keywords:- Free Secondary Education Project, Implementation, Kenya Education Sector Support Programme,
Arid and Semi Arid Areas, Monitoring & Evaluation
I. INTRODUCTION
Free Secondary Education Project is a government project launched on 2008 to supplement parent‟s
resources and affordability of many students to secondary education. According to Choudhury (1988), effective
management of project is vital for the development of any economy because development itself is the effect of a
series of successfully managed projects. This makes project management an extremely important problem area
for a developing economy. Maylor (2005) adds that having a procedure or a documented set of process for
projects provides a highly structured approach. He further argues that many managers have not recognized that
they are project managers; despite the statistics from those who study such things that the average manager now
spends upwards of 50 percent of their time on project or project related issues. One of the issues currently
debated in the field of project management is the use and utilizations of monitoring and evaluation, Rashmi and
Agrawal (2009). There is growing recognition that, utilization of monitoring and evaluation contributes to
effective project management (Thomas and Tominaga, 2010).
Chandra (2002) argues that projects involving few activities, resources, constraints and
interrelationship can be visualized easily by human mind and planned informally. However, when a project
crosses a certain threshold level of size and complexity, informal planning has to be substituted by formal
planning. Formal planning of Free Secondary Project is therefore needed in order to promote its sustainability.
The need for formal planning is indeed much greater for project work than for normal operations. Without
effective planning, there may be chaos. In the words of Choudhury, unfortunately, many projects experiences
schedule slippages and cost-overruns due to a variety of reasons. To remedy the situation, a project has to be
meticulously planned, effectively implemented and professionally managed to achieve the objectives of time,
cost and performance. In general, projects are successful when they can convert plans into reality. Effective
planning and implementation is crucial for FSE project since it is also eligible to project management
challenges.
Ministry of Education is responsible for providing quality education through implementation of government
policies at primary level, secondary level and at tertiary colleges. According to Ministry of Education booklet,
Secondary Education Strategy (2007-2010), the Ministry vision is to provide quality education for students‟
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empowerment and further education, with the mission being to provide and manage quality secondary education
for the world work and further education. M&E should be an integral part of project design as well as project
implementation and completion (UNAIDS, 2002).
An M&E system is built on the key parameters of a project: the overall goal or desired change or
effect, the main beneficiaries or audience that the project seeks to benefit, the hypotheses or assumptions that
link the project objectives to, specific interventions or activities, the project scope and size, Monitoring and
Evaluation Planning, the extent of participation in and capacity for M&E, the project duration, the overall
project budget. Each project may have different M&E needs, depending on the operating context, implementing
agency capacity, donor requirements, and other factors. The development of a secondary sub–sector strategy is
outlined in Kenya Education Sector Support Programme (KESSP) which is a tool for operationalizing the
government policies contained in Sessional Paper NO: 1 of 2005 in regard to secondary education in the
country. The government goal of achieving 70% transition rate from primary to secondary school level in
January 2008 is a challenging task in view of the myriads of obstacles the country is facing including
inadequate number of secondary schools.
There were 1.2 million children in Kenya‟s high schools system in year 2007. This number was
expected to have risen by 200,000 in year 2008 with introduction of FSE strategy. According to some estimates
from Inter Press Service, at least 4000 new classrooms, the equivalent of 250 schools are needed to
accommodate the 1.4 million pupils expected in public secondary schools during 2008. Kenya in 2007 had 4478
public high schools, many of which are in a state of despair and lack essential facilities. According to Ministry
of Education booklet: Secondary Education Strategy (2007-2010); the implementation of free primary education
resulted in substantial growth in enrollment. Thus, the implementation of Free Secondary Education policy is
bound to create additional challenges.
The secondary education project is a plan for the development of secondary education in Kenya for the
next five years. Indeed, involvement of stakeholders and utilization of results are pillars of effective monitoring
and evaluation in line with social change theory International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent
Societies, Geneva, (2011). According to Ministry of Education “Secondary Education Project 2007-2010”
argues that with successful implementation of the secondary project, it is expected that the transition rate from
primary to secondary was to rise to 70% by 2008 and 80% by 2010. The quality and management of secondary
education will be improved through in-service training and provision of the required teaching and learning
materials. The government as stated in KESSP and Sessional Paper No.1 of 2005, has long term plans of
incorporating secondary education as part of basic education as means of achieving the Millennium
Development Goals and education for all by 2015 as articulated in the Economic Recovery Project paper. Some
of key strategic issues the sector has to address with the limited resources available include access, quality and
relevance and efficient management of both material and human resources.
The Kenya Vision (2030), identifies improvement of access to secondary education as a strong vehicle
towards reducing illiteracy and sets to build and equip 560 new schools as one of the flagship projects by 2012.
A high level of collaboration among all the education stake holders is central towards realization of this goal in
the education sub-sector. Expansion of access to secondary education would not be effective unless issues of
quality and relevance are addressed at various levels of education. A major project to minimize cost is to ensure
more effective utilization of resources by making use of double shift schools, and creating new streams existing
schools. In Vision 2030 the overall goal for 2012 is to reduce illiteracy by increasing transition rate from
primary to secondary.
The government declared secondary education as part of basic education on 11/02/2008 according to
WWW. Google as at 10th
December 2010.The cost of tuition fee for students attending public secondary schools
will be borne by government at a cost of ksh. 3600 per student. In the year 2006 there were 666451 candidates
who presented themselves for K.C.P.E but as of January 2007 only 395377 places were available representing
59.3% transition rate. The government targets a transition rate of 70% from primary to secondary in January
2008 and thus a total of 437683 candidates are expected to transit to secondary there will need to create an
additional 42306 form one places by January 2008. The above mentioned ambitions by the government through
Ministry of Education triggered the researcher to have the quest to know how far they have been realized.
Project implementation is a continuous process which requires regular assessment on how well the
implementation is in progress. Free secondary education project is not an exception. It requires regular
assessment in order to identify emerging challenges and offer solutions to them.
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II: PROBLEM ANALYSIS
According to the Ministry of Education booklet: Secondary Education Project (2007-2010); the
implementation of free primary education resulted in substantial growth in enrollment. Accordingly, the
implementation of Free Secondary Education policy was bound to create additional challenges. For instance, the
increase in student numbers creates a rapid demand for more teachers as well as facilities. Inter Press Service
views that perhaps before introduction of free secondary school initiative, the whole of the year 2007 should
have been used to prepare for the program by building extra classes and hiring teachers – but this was never to
be. In the year 2007, the average teacher- pupil ratio stood at 1 is to 45.
However, with larger class enrollment, the teacher‟s workload is more. But presently, authorities have
frozen the recruitment of additional teachers, only employing staff to replace those leaving the 235,000-strong
service. There were 1.2 million children in Kenya‟s high schools system. This number is expected to have risen
by 70% in year 2008 and by 80% in year 2010 with introduction of FSE project. According to some estimates
from Inter Press Service, at least 4,000 new classrooms, the equivalent of 250 schools were needed to
accommodate the 1.4 million pupils expected in public secondary schools during 2008. Kenya in 2007 had
4,478 public high schools, many of which are in a state of despair and lack essential facilities. Under this FSE
project, parents still remains responsible for uniforms and feeding. However, to realize substantive fruits in FSE
Project, it deems ideal in entrenching M&E activities that keeps tabs on regarding the critical threads of this
vital project. According to UNDP (2009), M&E failure falls in design where it‟s taken as separate entity from
project management and implementation particularly sabotage and opposition. FSE project has been in
operation for the last six years and so far there has been no documented research carried to access its
sustainability on the ground. It is against this background that the researcher takes an in-depth analysis on the
factors influencing the effective implementation of FSE project and its sustainability on the ground.
III. CONCEPT OF PROJECT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN RELATION TO FSE
PROJECT
Many scholars have attempted to define the term project. Lewis (1988) defines project as: “a one time
job that has a definite starting point, definite ending point, clearly defined scope of work, a budget, and is
multitask in nature. In respect to the above statement FSE project cannot be divorced from project management
principles. FSE project is a multitask job with a definite starting point, definite ending point, a clearly defined
scope of work, a budget, and usually a temporally team. Peters (1992) argued that much of the work done in
organizations can be thought of as projects. This means that, even though everyone is not called a project
manager, the people managing projects are de facto project managers anyway. And, although they may not need
the formality of critical path schedules and earned value analysis, they do need some skills in project planning
and control. Joseph M. Juran said that a project is a problem scheduled for solution. Choudhury (1988) adds that
project starts from scratch with a definite mission; generate activities involving a variety of human and non
human resources all directed towards fulfillment of the mission and stops once the mission is fulfilled. Borg and
Gall (1996) argues that there should be concerning inconsistency between theory and practice in the area of
study.
James (1988), defines project management as facilitation of the planning, scheduling, and controlling of
all activities that must be done to meet project objectives. He further emphasized the triple constraints in project
management as performance, time and cost. Maylor Harvey (2003), supports Lewis by adding that projects are
faced with same challenges such as projects running late, over budget or delivering less than was required of
them.
IV. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE ON PROJECT MANAGEMENT
In theory, we should be able to learn from how humans have managed projects since the start of
civilization. This should be an enlightening area of study, but is one that appears to have yielded little of
practical use of project managers today. For one, the constraints are hardly the same as they were. One very
successful civilization-the Roman Empire-did not have the same resource constraints that project managers face
today. As one historian pointed out if they wanted any more resources to complete their projects, they simply
had to go and conquer the region that had those resources and take them. Maybe this is more reminiscent of
industrial practice today than we credit. In addition, timescales and expectations were much less. Construction
of some of Europe‟s great churches was accomplished over periods of many decades, or often over hundreds of
years. Today, the expectation is that it will be ready tomorrow. In addition, we do have „survivors‟ bias‟ for
projects carried out by them-we do not find so much evidence of their failures as of their successes. Reelers
(2007) opines that analysis of social change theory in monitoring and evaluation advances conventional wisdom
in the world today between policy-makers (and their theorizing) and practitioners which is deeply dysfunctional
as demonstrated by the difference between theory and practice. However, critical research provides a framework
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that can be used to model successful monitoring and evaluation practice if the benefits development programs
are to be reaped.
Recently, the nature of project management has changed. It has ceased to be dominated by the
construction industry, where much of the case material under this heading is based, and is now applicable in all
organizations. Project managements is now an advanced and specialized branch of management in its own right.
As a result, the nature of project has to change. It is no longer simply an extension of a technical specialism (e.g.
engineering or marketing) but requires a full structure to take a project from strategy to action. In addition, the
hard systems approach, which treated the project as a mechanical activity, has been shown to be flowed.
Obviously, small and large scale projects were undertaken before 1950s. Individuals managed events and other
situations. For example, the pyramids were constructed, wars were fought, and products were developed.
However, project management in the way we would understand it today did not exist until the 1950s.
During the 1950s, formal tools and techniques were developed to help manage large, complex projects
that were risky. The third stage of project management emphasizes the strategic role of projects. Especially
those processes that the project manager must put in place to deliver the end objective of the project and satisfy
the needs of all the project customers. In this new approach, project managers become project integrators,
responsible for integrating the required resources, knowledge, and processes from the project‟s beginning to
end. This stage has also been greatly influenced by the changes that have occurred in the context in which
modern projects operate. In particular the readily available technology has led to the emergence of virtual teams
as a means of running projects. Similarly, there has been considerable development of powerful project planning
and software and the computer processing power to support it. Both of these have the potential to change the
way that we work in projects today.
V. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AS A PROFESSION IN RELATION TO FSE PROJECT
Formal secondary education in Kenya is the second level of the formal education system, and caters for
the age group of 14-18 years within the school system. The majority of children in sub-Saharan Africa do not
make it to secondary school. Analysis of Gross Enrolment Rate shows that two-thirds of all countries with
secondary Gross Enrolment Rate of 40% and below are in Africa (African Population and Health Research
Centre (Otieno and K‟Oliech, 2007).
The reality of life teaches us that no individual in our society, howsoever gifted he might be, can be
complete by himself. We all do and need to supplement each other to survive. This holds true for any system,
and in project management we talk of management only through system approach. Choudhury (1988) adds that
it would be easy to supplement the inadequacies of a project manager if we are prepared to accept the project
manager‟s basic role as that of a system integrator and accept with humility that what the worlds needs is that
people must work together. That is the discipline or specialization we need for our survival, growth and
prosperity. It is the synergy that we need to bank upon, and not the energy of a few supermen for completing our
giant project of elevating our standards of living through techno-economic projects. We need education and
training in project management, because no country in the world is lucky enough to have such supermen in large
numbers.
Provision of education opportunities to all Kenyan children is central to the Government of Kenya
poverty eradication and the economic recovery strategies Omosa (2002). To offer the primary student the
opportunity to acquire basic education that would enable them exploits their potential to the fullest, the
government introduced Free Secondary project in 2008. This was also in pursuit of the Millennium
Development Goals and Education For All goals, coupled with the task of delivering the policies set out in the
Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2005, on Policy Framework for Education, Training and Research. This states the
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology‟s determination to improve access and equity to Kenyan
Financing project in relation to FSE project
Thompson and Strickland (1989) say that organizational units must have resources needed to carry out
their part of the strategic plan. This includes having enough of the right kind of people, flow of funds and having
enough funds for them to carry out their work. Moreover, each sub unit must program its activities to meet its
objectives, establish schedules and deadlines for accomplishments. Budgets specify the costs of planned
activities. How well a project implementer ties the organization‟s budget directly to the needs of project can
either promote or impede the process of project. Choudhury (1988) strengthens Thompson‟s and Strickland
words by arguing that for the zero date of the project to become effective, it is essential that funds required for
the project are arranged. The fund requirement for a project is to meet the capital expenditure for purchasing
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plant and machinery, initial working capital and pre-operative expenses. Though the entire funds is not required
on the zero date, nevertheless, suitable arrangement will have to be made in advance so that funds do not pose a
constraints for meeting the project targets once the project starts.
According to Chadra (2007), project financing is intertwined with project planning, analysis and
selection, the contours of project financing becomes clearer. However, one of the major challenges facing
education sector in Kenya is the availability of funds to finance it. The high premium and demand for education
by Kenyans is a reflection of their expectations of the returns that can accrue from education. Education
consumes 27% of the total government spending. Government currently provides funds to cater for tuition only
according to KESSP (2006).
VI. PERSONNEL COMPETENCE IN RELATION TO FSE PROJECT
In monitoring and evaluation, the theory of change proposes monitoring the project implementation
rather than measuring the impact of the project which cannot easily be linked with the project‟s intervention
Mahon (2001). Once a project is formulated and cleared by authorities, the project is ready to start but there is
need of project manager supported by competent team of personnel. Lewis (1997) argues that project manager
should be proactive not reactive. Project manager must be dedicated by owning the project. Maylor (2003)
argues that for project to attain quality results there is need for clear job description and identified needs for staff
development. The characteristics of the individuals required should be determined to include their experiences,
interests, characteristics, availability and competencies. The personnel must operate as a team for the project
ability to meet its objectives. This activity should be in line with the needs of the project therefore, and the tools
for doing this include team building activities, general management skills enhancement and training, reward and
recognition and interestingly, co-location. At secondary school level, the principal is the government project
manager while teachers are the key team players. Choudhury (1988) says that in project management, delegation
has to take place not only at individual level but also at institutional level. Delegation is considered essential
when one has to be at more than one place and doing more than one thing simultaneously. A manager at his
individual level can achieve this by entrusting some task to the care of his subordinates.
In case of FSE, the principal should delegate in order to enhance his capability in managing FSE project. He
should delegate when he is overburdened and cannot handle all the tasks in the required time though he has
known how. When the job is so specialized, when someone else can do it better qualitatively and economically
and when the intention of delegating is to develop staff. For effectiveness of FSE project to be achieved,
teachers should be highly trained in addition to advantage of working experience. Hence team building between
principals and teachers is essential.
VII PROJECT TIME TARGET IN RELATION TO FSE PROJECT
According to Choudhury (1988), planning, scheduling and monitoring are normally talked of in the
context of time management of a project. Planning, in that case, refers to what is to be done, how it is to be done
and who is to do it. Scheduling refers to when it is to be done and how much is to be done. Monitoring refers to
checking how much has been done and what needs to be done. However, it has not become apparent that time is
a dependent sub-system. Therefore, even time management cannot be effective without considering the other
sub-systems. Besides, effective project management calls for management of all sub-systems in an integrated
way. Planning, scheduling and monitoring, therefore, must involve all the sub- systems simultaneously.
Planning should include building up a forecasting model using information analogue of the project
work system. The decision could be made with the information available at the time of building the model and
some assumption of reality; but later feedback information from real life would replace some of the
assumptions. The real life data would then be used to update the model and make further forecast and decisions.
The purpose of planning would be achieved if the project work system is clearly conceived and everybody can
be made to agree on the actions to be taken.
The government in its plan on FSE project targeted to increase enrollment to 80% by 2010, targeted to
have build 560 new secondary schools by 2015, targeted to introduce double shift systems and expand the
existing streams. Scheduling enables to get commitment, communicate the commitment to all concerned and
ensure coordination through self regulating first effort. Monitoring, naturally, would then limit itself to looking
for signals to decide if any intervention is required.
2.7 Project leadership in relation to FSE project
Management has a positive role to play in the achievement of Free Secondary Education project goals.
According to Choudhury (1988), Leadership rotates around regular attendance of refresher courses by the
principal, experience at a capacity as a principal, motivating the individuals in the team, the organization
structure and the elusive notion of culture. This in turn determines the style of leadership that the manager will
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adopt. That is “test of management effectiveness” should the factors that the project manager uses prove to have
been used effectively, then there will be a positive influence on the outcome. Drucker (1955) commented that
the manager is the dynamic, life giving element in every business. Without principal‟s leadership in FSE, the
resources of production remain resources and never become production. In a competitive economy above all, the
quality and performance of the managers determine the success of the business, indeed they determine its
survival. For the quality and performance of its managers is the only effective advantage an enterprise in a
competitive economy can have. Thompson and Strickland further claims that leadership involves getting things
done by coaching others to do them. A project manager has many leadership roles to play such as, crisis solver,
resource allocator, motivator, policy maker and so on. Sometimes it is useful for him to be authoritarian, at other
times being perceptive listener and a compromising decision maker and at times a participative approach is
called for.
Note on Methodology
This study adopted descriptive survey design as proposed by Kombo and Tromp (2006) and Nachmias
and Nachmias (1996). Orodho (2003) explains descriptive survey as a method of collecting information by
administering a questionnaire to a sample of individuals. Kerlinger (1969), points out that descriptive studies are
not only restricted to fact findings, but may often result in the formulation of important principles of knowledge
and solutions to significant problems. Indeed, in descriptive survey multiple methods can be used to collect data
as it provides the qualitative and quantitative aspect of the study (Fraenkel & Wallen, 2003). The mixed mode of
research design both predetermined and emerging methods provide opportunities for open-and closed-ended
questions and multiple forms of data drawing on all possibilities of statistical and textual analysis( Cresswell,
2003). The strength of each approach may be used to overcome their respective weaknesses. The survey method
was chosen because the information provided would answer the research question posed. The school set-up was
accessible to the researcher and was used to generate information to answer research questions. This design
enabled the study of population (principals) to be able to make inferences on challenges facing implementation
of F.S.E strategy. The target populations for this study were all principals in 25 government secondary schools
in Kangema district. The researcher conducted a census survey of the target population. The study targeted
public schools because they are direct beneficiaries of the F.S.E project. According to Kombo and Tromp (2006)
an effective population should have ideas on the topic investigated. The principals adequately tackled the
questions the research was addressing. This population was accessible to the researcher and had adequate
knowledge on the topic being investigated.
Mugenda and Mugenda (2003) explain population as entire group of individuals, events or objectives
having a common observable characteristic. Yin (1990) states that in population of about 30 or less, it is
possible to leave out one or two cases, which will not make a lot of differences in resources. Hence all the 25
principles in public secondary schools were involved in this study.
Data analysis consists of examining, categorizing, tabulating or otherwise recombining the evidence to
address the initial propositions of the study Yin (1994). Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistic.
Quantitative data was analyzed using mean and tables. Qualitative data was analyzed based on content analysis.
Data was analyzed with the help of electronic spreadsheet-SPSS program- which has analysis tools. The
collected data was presented using statistical techniques which include frequency distribution tables and
graphical techniques include bar graph.
VIII RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
On government financing, the research has shown that the ksh. 3600 allocated per term per student is
inadequate. This was captured by all principals on pertinent financial issues. 100% of principals felt that
additional top up to the current allocation would add more value to FSE project. On rate of flow of funds
released by government, 88% of principals were satisfied with the current rate of flow of funds. On regard to
allocation of funds to various vote heads, 80% of principals were contented with the way FSE funds are
allocated to various vote heads. In case of timely release of funds, 48% of principals felt that the government
does not release the funds on time. They felt that the government should release the funds before or exactly at
the beginning of the term. In matters relating to disciplinary measures for mismanagement of funds, 80% of
principals confirmed that there are clearly laid down disciplinary measures in case of mismanagement of funds.
Personnel Competence
Regarding personnel competence the analysis found the following: 84% of principals agreed that the
level of training of personnel influences effective implementation of FSE project. 76% of principals agreed that
the years of staff working experience promotes effective implementation of FSE project. Regarding rate of
education advancement, 72% of principals agreed that there is high rate of staff who are advancing their studies
and this promotes effective implementation of FSE project. On rate of involvement in co-curricular activities,
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76% of principals agreed that co- curricular activities advances implementation of FSE project. And regarding
regular staff appraisal, 80% of principals agreed that the annual staff appraisals influences effective
implementation of FSE project.
Time target
Regarding time target, 72% of principals agreed that there are new numbers of new operational public
schools on ground which has promoted effective implementation of FSE project. 68% of principals disagreed
with the plan of introducing double shift operations in schools. Majority of principals felt that double shift
system will collapse FSE project. 48% of principals further disagreed with presence of additional classrooms
since 2008. And on rate of government provision for the needed staff, 72% of principals agreed it will promote
effective implementation of FSE project.
Principals’ leadership
On principals‟ leadership, 96% of principals agreed that refresher courses they attend have promoted
effective implementation of FSE project. 72% of principals agreed that their years of experience influences
effective implementation of FSE project. 96% of principals agreed that if government consults them on policy
making it will greatly promote effective implementation of FSE project. 92% of principals agreed that the
ongoing principals networking forum influences effective implementation of FSE project. And 100% of
principals agreed that support from DEO office has been of great influence on effective implementation of FSE
project.
IX DISCUSSIONS
From the findings it is noted that most of the schools are experiencing inadequacy in funding. They
face shortage of teaching staffs and the anticipated time targeted projects are not fully achieved. Though the
schools have adequate leadership skills and support needed.
Government financing
In all100% of principals felt that additional top up to the current allocation would add more value to
FSE project. The findings on government funding concurs with the argument of Thompson & Strickland (1989)
who says that organizational unit must have resources needed to carry out their part of the strategic plan which
include flow of funds and having enough funds to carry out their work. In addition, Chadra (2007) advances that
project financing are intertwined with project planning, analysis and selection such that the contours of project
financing become clearer.
Personnel competence
Most importantly, 84% of principals agreed that the level of training of personnel influences effective
implementation of FSE project. However, 76% of principals agreed that the years of staff working experience
promotes effective implementation of FSE project. This concurs with the ideas of Maylor (2003) who argues
that for a project to attain quality results there is need for clear job description and identified needs for staff
development. The characteristics of the individual required should be determined to include their experiences,
interests, characteristics‟ availability and competencies. Change processes within developing countries
themselves, including processes of decentralization; commercialization and privatization add to the push
towards results-based management, increasing the need for M&E at all levels Mbatha (2009). Even if
governments diminish their roles in providing public goods and services, they still need to monitor and evaluate
the impact of their policies ministries.
The personnel must operate as a team for the project ability to meet its objectives. This activity should
be in line with the needs of the project therefore, and the tools for doing this include team building activities,
general management skills enhancement and training, reward and recognition.
Time target
Cumulatively, 72% of principals agreed that there are new numbers of new operational public schools
on ground which has promoted effective implementation of FSE project. As envisaged by government blue print
of vision 2030, the government has made some few steps in achieving its proposed targets based on time. The
evaluators play a role primarily as a facilitator or orchestrator in the negotiation process with stakeholders, who
participate in the design, implementation of the evaluation as full partners Guba and Lincon (1989). It is
therefore clear that new ways of thinking about and practicing monitoring and evaluation have gradually
evolved to move the project with the timelines.
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The government in its plan on FSE project targeted to increase enrollment to 80% by 2010, targeted to
have built 560 new secondary schools country wide by 2015, targeted to introduce double shift systems and
expand the existing streams.
Principals’ leadership
The “Great Man” theory is most commonly identified as the original leadership theory and held sway
up to the mid-20th century Cawthon (1996). The core fundamental idea in this theory is that leaders are born not
made Callan (2003). Though left a little on the sidelines today, it is still one of the theories that most captures
our imagination of leadership.
In a nutshell 96% of principals agreed that refresher courses they attend have promoted effective
implementation of FSE project. In all 72% of principals agreed that their years of experience influences
effective implementation of FSE project. This analysis concurs with the views of Choudhury (1988). Leadership
rotates around regular attendance of refresher courses by the principal, experience at a capacity as a principal,
motivating the individuals in the team, the organization structure and the elusive notion of culture. This in turn
determines the style of leadership that the manager will adopt. That is “test of management effectiveness”
should the factors that the project manager uses prove to have been used effectively, then there will be a positive
influence on the outcome. Drucker (1955) commented that the manager is the dynamic, life giving element in
every business. Without principal‟s leadership in FSE, the resources of production remain resources and never
become production. Thompson and Strickland (1989) further claims that Leadership involves getting things
done by coaching others to-do them. A project manager has many leadership roles to play such as, crisis solver,
resource allocator, motivator, policy maker and so on. Sometimes it is useful for him to be authoritarian, at other
times being perceptive listener and a compromising decision maker and at times a participative approach is
called for.
X CONCLUSIONS
M&E is a support activity intended to enhance the work of those involved in project management and
implementation. M&E must never become so burdensome that it slows down implementation. If this is the case,
revisit the M&E system set up during detailed implementation planning, and always ask if too much information
is being collected or if enough time, staff, and financial resources have been allocated to collect the important
data.
Effective implementation of FSE project is a complex issue that is influenced by several factors. From
the literature and the findings, the policy of FSE project would lead to equal educational opportunities and
increase the rate of enrollment. FSE project have been successful to great extent but not without various
challenges which needs to be urgently addressed in order to sustain this success. The government funding is not
adequate and there is need to increase this funding. In addition, there are challenges of shortage of teachers,
need to consult principals on policy making matters and rethinking the government plan of introducing double
shift system which principals argued could easily collapse the entire FSE project. In conclusion, Schools should
diversify their sources of income and avoid over relying on government funding. Parents must play their roles in
fulfilling their obligations in schools.
XI RECOMMENDATIONS
It is prudent to embrace M&E system in the entire project to avoid erstwhile time slippages and cost
overruns. The government should increase the funding of FSE project and employ timely disbursement of funds.
The largest amount of funds should be released in the first term when the schools are planning their activities for
the whole year. The government through Teachers Service Commission should employ more teachers to cope
with increase in student enrollment. Stakeholders should conduct civic education on the role of parents in the
FSE project to ensure that they play their roles effectively. The Ministry of Education should encourage schools
to come up with income generating projects in order to meet financial vote heads not covered by government.
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