ABSTRACT The study involved both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection in which questionnaires, interview guides and focus group discussions were used to collect the data from the respondents The objective of the Study is to investigate the effects of teaching methods on academic performance in secondary schools of Kamnorok Zone Barwessa Division in Kenya The first objective of the study was to determine the relationship between visual aids and performance of secondary school students. The study revealed that visual aids are hnportant for secondary school students because they help them understand what students what they are being taught. Using chats to map students can also be used as a mean of providing positive rain forcemeat for appropriate, on task behavior. The second objective was to determine the relationship between motivation and performance of secondary school students. The respondents agreed that motivation was important for children especially with mild retardation to understand what they are taught. Teachers play a role in motivating pupils. The teachers should have a desirable and attain ble goal, teaching should be frorn known to unknown teachers should also have a happy and motional relationship with the students and encourage active participation of learners, competition and also praise and reward those who are progressing and encourage the slow learners. The third objective was to determine the relationship between demonstration and performa..rice m of second::iry school students. The respondents agreed that demonstrating was an effective method to teach children in school The fourth objective was to determine the relationship between teacher's quality and performance of secondary school students. The respondents agree that children need teachers who are qualified and those who understand their needs. The positive association between teachers training variables and standard learning XI The respondents were asked whether students need teachers who use effective methods to teach them and below were their response 96.6% agreed that secondary, 1.6 of the respondents disagreed and said not all effective methods can lead to a good student's performance and 1.6% of the respondents were not sure of the effective methods of teaching secondary schools About the suggesting the appropriate methods of teaching, The total of 10% of the respondents suggested that audio visual as appropriate methods of teaching; the respondents noted that about 15% of the respondents suggested that visual aid were good teaching methods if used to teach students. The study suggested that audio that 10% of the respondents said that its fair to use it as a teaching methods, tactile took 5% of the respondents who said that its fair if used, the number of respondents said that motivation works better with the total of 16.6%, the respondents suggested explanation as one among other teaching methods with 11 % of the respondents and discussion methods were suggested by the total of 15% of the respondents who strongly said that it can be the best way of teaching to improve on the academic performance of secondary school learners in schools Conclusions and recommendations were then made after presenting and interpreting the data.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Declaration ............................................................................................. .ii 

Approval ................................................................................................ 111 

Table of Content ..................................................................................... .iv 

Definition of operational terms ................................................................ vi 

Acronyms .............................................................................................. vii 

CHAPTER ONE ...................................................................................... 1 

1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 

1.1 Background of the study ................................................................. 1 

1.2 Statement of the problem ................................................................ 1 

1.3 Purpose of the study ....................................................................... 2 

1.4 Objectives of the study .................................................................... 2 

1.5 Research questions ......................................................................... 2 

1.6 Scope of the study ........................................................................... 2 

1.7 Significance of the study .................................................................. 3 

CHAPTER TWO ........................................................................................ 4 

2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW ....................................................................... .4 

2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... .4 

Visual aids and performance of secondary school students ........................ 5 

2.2 Motivation and performance of secondary school students ................... 5 

2.3 Demonstration and perforn1ance of secondary school students ............. 5 

2.4 Teacher quality and performance of secondary school students ............. 6 

2.5 Provide time to discuss academic and social expectation ....................... 7 

2.6 Use novel and interactive teaching methods ......................................... 7 

2.7 Monitor learners' work; provide feedback ............................................. 8 

2.8Instructional Media teaching methods ................................................ 10 

2. 9 Audio Visual used as teaching 1nethods ............................................. 11 

CHAPTER THREE ................................................................................. 12 

3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ........................................................... 12 

3.1 Research Design ............................................................................... 12 

3.1 Area and population of the study ...................................................... 12 

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3.2 Sample design ................................................................................. 12 

3.3 Instrument of data collection ............................................................ 13 

3.4 Procedure of collecting data ............................................................... 13 

3.5 Data analysis ................................................................................... 14 

3.6 Limitation of the study ..................................................................... 15 

CHPTER FOUR ..................................................................................... 18 

4.0 Introduction ..................................................................................... 18 

4.1 Social Demographic Characteristics ................................................. 18 

4.1.2 Marital Status ................................................................................. 18 

4.1.4 Educational status ........................................................................... 19 

4.1.3 Sex of the respondents ..................................................................... 19 

4.3 Visual aids and performance of secondary school students ................. 22 

4.5. The demonstration and performance of secondary school students ... 23 

4.6. Teacher quality and performance of secondruy school students .......... 24 

CHAPTER FIVE .................................................................................... 34 

5.1. Summary ....................................................................................... 34 

50. Introduction .................................................................................... 34 

5.2 Conclusion ..................................................................................... 35 

5.3. Recommendation ............................................................................ 38 

5.4 Areas for further research ................................................................ .40 

REFERENCES .................................................................................... .41 

APPENDICES 

Appendix A: questions 

Appendix B: Estimated budget 

Appendix C: acceptance letter 

Appendix D: Introduction letter 

Appendix E: The Map of the study Area