Mungai Njoroge

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Ph.D. (Teaching & Curriculum) at Syracuse University

How can Secondary Schools support learners in STEM pathway? This is a pertinent question to think and act on – given that the first cohort of students to enroll in STEM pathway are expected soon (in 2026?). This article makes an attempt at this; first by giving an overview of the STEM Pathway, as envisioned in the Basic Education Curriculum Fram...

Students’ attitudes towards science subjects and especially chemistry have been attributed to the use of inquiry-based learning (IBL). The students’ attitudes are important predictors of academic achievement. The consistently poor performance in chemistry among secondary school students has been an issue of concern. This study sought to establish w...

Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) influences educational outcomes such as test scores, students’ attitudes, and self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is a significant predictor of the academic performance of students and therefore it is an important construct for measuring attainment of learning objectives. This paper discusses how inquiry-based learning in Chem...

This chapter outlines how to prepare mathematics and science teachers to integrate ICT. Emphasis on preparation of teachers to integrate ICT is gaining momentum in the education sector. Underpinning this emphasis is the convergence of assertions that ICT integration has the potential to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Nonetheless, con...

The quality of the teacher is vital in any country as the teacher not only embodies the sociocultural ethos of the country, but, in practices within the classroom, ensures its continuation and potential improvement. It is also said that no people can rise above the level of its teachers. Developing countries like Kenya peg their development agenda...