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Prof. Ayiro’s Blogging Conversations  Prof. Laban Ayiro is a Professor of Research Methods and Statistics, he has been involved in various consultancies including leading the National Evaluation on the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). The evaluation was done in 450 primary schools in 47 counties. Speaking about the importance of a stable basic education, Prof. Ayiro

Prof. Ayiro’s Blogging Conversations A Professor of Research Methods and Statistics Prof. Laban Ayiro believes in the value of improving the teaching of research methods in institutions of higher learning.  He argues that the instruction of research methods in universities particularity, in the context of the developing world presents a problem, from the point of

Prof. Ayiro’s Blogging Conversations Question: What has contributed to the dismal quality of education in Africa?  Prof. Ayiro: Many factors contribute to the dismal number of researchers in Africa.  First, education in Africa is mainly exam-oriented, learners only master a certain piece of work to re-produce and qualify within the set exam precincts. Searching for