Contribution/Originality: The paper contributes the first logical analysis of role of parenting styles in predetermining the secondary school students' risky sexual behaviours in Embu County. Though there is evidence of increased risky sexual behaviours in the county, no study was found focusing on risky sexual behaviors of secondary school students in relation to parenting styles. Previous studies in the county, concerning risks faced by school going adolescents, focused on peer pressure or drugs in relation to parental economic status and peer pressure.

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This study investigated the extent to which access to technology resources influenced their adoption by mathematics teachers in their teaching. The study conducted in Nairobi County in the summer of 2013 applied Rogers’ diffusion of innovation theory. Participants were categorized either as early or later adopters of technology based on availability of technology or whether or not they had adopted technology for instructional purposes at their schools. Six teachers were selected; three in each category for interviews and classroom observations. The findings revealed that early adoption of technology was associated with the teachers (early adopters) belief that technology would benefit them and their students. Late adopters on their part tended to believe that technology was not compatible with their instructional needs. Interestingly, both categories of adopters agreed that technology was complex to use for instructional purposes pointing towards lack of adequate training. Similarly, both groups considered computer department in their schools a hindrance to technology adoption. Findings also highlighted the scarcity of technology resources which impacted negatively on the process of adoption. These findings suggest that teachers be trained adequately and role of the computer department as the custodian of technology at schools be liberalized. Additionally, stakeholders are advised to consider installing technology resources in classes to encourage their use rather than locking them in laboratories.

Contribution/OriginalityThis study is one of very few studies which have investigated the significance of play among children. It revives an understanding that play is not optional in the process of teaching and learning for children. The essence of play among children is core factor necessary to enhance physical, emotional, and social development.

The study set out to study the influence of Child-headed family formations on the development of interpersonal relations among the pre-school learners in Musengo zone, in Kitui West Sub-County, Kitui County in Kenya. Families, ECDE institutions, and the community at large, provide conducive environment which necessitate acquisition of interpersonal skills and social competencies among the pre-school learners of Musengo zone. In Kitui West Sub-county, Kitui County, Kenya. This paper provides a broad review in understanding on the importance intervention of key stakeholders namely the peers, siblings, parents, community members and teachers on the development of social skills aspects of the pre-school learners. The study employed descriptive survey design to gather information, summarize, present and interpret the results for the purpose of clarification. Purposive sampling technique was used to select ECDE teachers and other key informants while questionnaires, interview guides and observation schedules were used in data collection. Data collected was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). The study targeted a population of 906 respondents comprising of 25 headteachers, 56 ECDE teachers, 25 parent representatives and 800 ECDE learners.A sample size of 145 respondents constituting 5 headteachers, 15 ECDE teachers, 5 parents representatives, and 120 ECDE learners. Data was presented by use of frequency distribution tables. The study established that there is a significant relationship between child-headed family formations and the development of interpersonal relations among pre-school learners. The researcher concluded that the government and all strategic partners should objectively support the orphaned and vulnerable children and mentor them so that they developinterpersonal. The study findings will be of great importance and relevance to ECDE teachers, Non governmental organizations, curriculum developers and administrators.