Dr. Florence Kisirkoi

Phone Number: +254 724 107 155 email: kflorence@mmarau.ac.ke

Journals & Publications

  • Kisirkoi, F.&Cude D.M. (2021) Becoming an Effective Teacher. A Teaching reference Book for Teachers, Teacher Educators and Student Teachers. A Competency Based (CBC)Curriculum Support. Publisher; Kenya Literature Bureau (University level textbook)
  • Kisirkoi, F.& Mse S.G (2016). Curriculum Implementation: Strategies for Improved Learning Outcomes in Primary schools in Kenya. Published by Journal of Curriculum and Teaching. Vol. 5 No 1 (2016) 88-94. ISSN 1927-2677 E & ISSN 1927-2685
  • Kisirkoi, F. & Mse, S.G. (2016). Assessment of Teacher Trainees Performance in Lesson Presentation: A Case of a Kenya Public University. Published by International Journal of Academic Studies 2(5): (2016) 283-290 ISSN 2509-(193X
  • Kisirkoi, F. & Mse S. G. (2016). Education Access and Retention of Street Children: Perspectives from Kenya. Published by Journal of Education and Practice Volume 7 No. 2 2016 ISSN 222-1735 (Print) ISSN 222-288X (online) P. 88-94Sino English US Teaching Vol 13 No. 5 May 2016 ISSN 1539-8072 (print) P. 404-8, ISSN 1935-9675
  • Kisirkoi, F., & Kamanga, A. N. (2018), Continuous Teacher Professional Support for Effective Implementation of Basic Education Curriculum Framework. Published in. Education Quarterly Reviews, Vol.1, No.2, 309-317. ISSN 2621-5799 DOI: 10.31014/aior.1993.01.01.31
  • Kisirkoi, F., & Kamanga, A. N. (2018). Involvement of Girls in Leadership in Primary Schools in Voi Sub county Kenya. David Publishers Sino English Teaching, May 2016, Vol 13, No 5 404-408 DOI 10.17265/1539-8072.05.011
  • Cude, M.C. & Kisirkoi, F. (2018). Transformation Through Teacher Education: A Case Study of One Social Studies/History Methods Course in Kenya Michelle Dawn Cude. Published in  Journal of International Social Studies, v. 8, n. 2, 2018, pp. 121-145
  • Kisirkoi, F. & Odhiambo, F. (2016). Influence of Learner Related Factors in Participation on Learners’ School Access and Participation in Central Division of Narok County, Kenya. Published by International Journal of Academic Studies 2(8)(2016) p. 384- 394 journal home page ijacdemicstudies.com ISSN 2509-193X
  • Kisirkoi, F. & Cude, D. (2022) Response to Education Setback in Kenya Through Indigenous African Teaching Approaches and Resources: A Tale Told from Two Perspectives – Western and Kenyan. A Handbook of Research on Transformative Pedagogies in Education. DOI 1018/978-1-7998-95619
  • Kisirkoi, F., Kariuki, M. and Kadenyi M. A. (2019). Reconstructing Kenya’s Educational Philosophy to steer attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals and Kenya’s Vision 2030 Plan. University of Pretoria. Teacher Education Through Flexible Learning, 2019 Vol. 1, No.1 Licenced under a Creative Common Attribution 4.0 International Licence
  • Kisirkoi, F. (2017). Education for Community Involvement and Participation in Restoration of Maasai Mara Game Reserve and the Ecosystem. Published by the Centre for Democracy and Research and Development (CEDRED) Nairobi Kenya. ISBN 9789966-1933-5
  • Kisirkoi, F. (2016). Education Sector Reforms in Kenya. Policy Dialogue Series No. 1. European Centre for Science Education and Research. A book chapter in Public Policy Transformations in Africa: Trends, Challenges and the Future. Edited by Akuna, M.J., Gudhlanga, S. E. & Mwenzwa M. E. ISBN 978-88-909162-0-5P. 276-291.
  • Mbui, M. Ronoh, A & Kisirkoi, F. 2021 In-Service Training of Headteachers in Curriculum Management and the Implementation of Free Primary Education in Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 11, Issue 5 Ser. V (Sep. – Oct. 2021), 45-49 iosrjournals.org
  • Mbui, P., Kisirkoi F.  &  Ronoh, A.  (2021). In-Service Training of Headteachers in Resource Management and the Implementation of Free Primary Education in Public Primary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya3IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) e-ISSN: 2320–7388, p- ISSN: 2320-737x Volume 11, Issue 4 Ser. V (Jul. – Aug. 2021), 10-14 iosrjournals.org
  • Ikiugu, J. , Kisirkoi, F. & Maithya , P (2021). Effect of Participation of Student Councils in Subject Selection on school discipline in public secondary schools in Meru County. African Journal of Emerging Issues ISSN  2663-9335
  • Ikiugu, J., Maithya, P. & Kisirkoi, F. (2021). Impact of Student Councils involvement in School Policy
  • Kiprop, W., Kalai, J., Kisirkoi ,F. &Chepkonga, S., (2021) Influence of Level of Communication on Implementation of Total Quality Management at Teachers Service Commission Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya.  IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciencse (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 26, Issue 11, Series 8 (November. 2021) 39-49 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. iosrjournals.org
  • Waruingi, J. Chepkonga, Gori, J.M & Kisirkoi, F. (2021). Influence of Teachers’ Pedagogical ICT Training on the Integration of ICT in Teaching the English Language in Secondary Schools in Nyandarua County, Kenya. International Journal of Educational Research. Vol.4 Issue 10 Oct 2021
  • Boruett, C. H. Ronoh, A., Dimba, M.  Kisirikoi, F. 2021 Employees’ Perceptions on the Contribution of Performance Appraisal to Career Growth and Development in Kenya’s Ministry of Education in Nairobi city The international journal of Humanities & social studies ISSN 2321- 9203 www.ijhss.com
  • Boruett, C.H. , Dimba ,M., Kisirkoi, F. Ronoh . A. (2021) Employees’ Perceptions on the Effectof Feedback Management on Implementation of Performance Appraisal System in Kenya’s  Ministry of Education in Nairobi City County Researchjournali’s Journal of Education 9  | No. 5 July | 2021 ISSN 2347-8225
  • Boruett, C.H. Kisirkoi, F., Dimba ,M., Ronoh . A. (2021) Employees’ Attitude and Implementation of Performance Appraisal System in the Ministry of Education in Nairobi City County, Kenya International Journal Innovative Research and Developmentf ISSN 2278 – 0211 (Online)

       Earlier Publications

  • Kisirkoi, F. (2015). Integration of Information and Communications Technology as a Teaching Resource in Primary Teacher Education in Kenya. Pretoria. Unit for Distant Education, Faculty of Education, Pretoria South Africa with the University of Nairobi, Kenya. ISBN 978-1-77592-115-8
  • Kisirkoi, F.(2014). A Breakthrough in Integration of ICT in Education for Improved Teaching and Learning in Kenya. Published by Informics Society ISBN-1-9083320-37-7(P.70-87)
  • Kisirkoi, F.(2014). A Review of Literature on the Influence of the Affect in Improving Teaching and Learning Outcomes. Published in International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship Special Issue 2, 2014 http://www.ijsse.org ISSN 2307-6305  (P.121-137)
  • Kisirkoi, F. (2013). The Education Crisis in Kenya: Where the Rain Started Beating Us and Possible Remedy. Published by CUEA ISBN: 978-9966-015-64-8 (p. 93-101)
  • Misia, A. & Kisirkoi, F. 2013. A Curriculum that Links Education to Industry to Meet the Demands of Kenya Vision 2030. A Book Chapter in Governance and Transformation of Universities in Africa. Information Age Publishers ISBN:9781-6239-67420 (215-235)
  • Kisirkoi,F.(2012). Effectiveness of TACs in Teacher Professional Development in Nairobi. International Journal of Current Research. Research. Article 1SSN: 0975-833X Vol.4 Issue 04 April, 2012 (P. 297-305)
  • Kisirkoi, F.K. & Kadenyi M. A. (2012). Towards Enhanced Teacher Quality in Kenya for the 21st Century Learner. Research. International Journal of Current Research article ISSN:0975-833X Vol. 4 Issue 5, May, 2012 (P. 216-221)
  • Kisirkoi, F. (2012). Education for Sustainable Development. Reorienting ESD in Kenya School Curriculum. Kenya Institute of Education, Nairobi. ISBN: 978-9966-31-190-0(P.77-87).
  • Kisirkoi, F.K. and Misati, J.(2012). Adult Learning and literacy for community development in Kenya: perspectives, prospects and challenges. A book chapter published in Themes in Community Development in Africa ISBN: 978-2-36523-070-4(P.66-77

       Tertiary/Teacher Training books

  • Kisirkoi, F.,Wachira, L.,Malusu, J. (2008) Distinction Education Primary Teacher
  • Education- Teacher training colleges. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau.
  • Mathenge, Kisirkoi, F., Mutheu, D.,Wachira, D.K.  (2000). Teaching and Learning
  • English in the Primary Classroom-English Module SPRED School based Teacher
  • Development (SbTD). Ministry of Education, Science
  • Kisirkoi, F. Esther, A. Khaemba, P.S., Kiio, Mathenge, E.,Dolores, M., Wachira, D.K. (2000). Teaching and Learning English in  the Primary Classroom-English Module SPRED School based Teacher Development (SbTD). Jomo Kenyatta Foundation

       Secondary School Course Books

  • Kisirkoi, F., Dr. Mwangi,P.Gichema, W. Mukunga, M. (2004). Excelling in English-An Integrated approach Form Two
  • Pupil’s Book. Nairobi : Kenya Literature Bureau
  • Kisirkoi, F. ,Mwangi, P. ,Gichema,W.,Mukunga, M. (2004). Excelling in English-An Integrated approach Form Two
  • Teachers’ Guide. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
  • F.K. and Nyabongi, E.O. (2002). Encounters from Africa Guide Book. The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation.
  • Kisirkoi, F.and Nyabong, E. (2002). A Man of the People. Guide Book. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
  • Kisirkoi, F., Emily, O.(2005).Africawade Integrated English Form 3 Student’s Book. Africawide Network.
  • Kisirkoi F. (2001) On Track with English Pupils book Standard 4 Longman Kenya
  • Kisirkoi F. (2001) On Track with English Teacher’s Guide Standard 4 Longman, Kenya

Workshops, Seminars & Conferences

       Conferences Attended

  • 2015 (July, 20th to 24th) in Mauritius Distant Education and Teacher Education in Africa (DETA) International Conference, presented a paper entitled: Pedagogies to address Challenges and 
    Opportunities of the 21st Century in Kenya
  • 2015(August 27th to 28th ) in University of Nairobi, Colloquim by African Women Studies Centre: Paper presented- Involvement of Girls in Leadership in Primary Schools in Voi sub-county, Kenya
  • 2015(June,24th to 27th) in Eldoret Kisii Campus, International Conference, presented a paper entitled: Towards New Pedagogy for the Kenya School Learners of the 21st Century
  • 2015(May, 18th to 20th) in Nairobi, Kenyatta University, international Conference presented a paper entitled: Curriculum Implementation: Strategies for Improved Learning Outcomes in Primary Schools in Kenya
  • 2015 (April, 22nd to 23rd) in Maasai Mara University International Summit, presented a paper entitled: Education for Community Participation in Restoration of Maasai Mara National Game Reserve and the Ecosystem.
  • 2014 (November,10th to 12th) in London, UK. International conference by World Congress in Education (WCE) and presented a paper entitled: A Breakthrough in Integration of ICT In Education for Improved Teaching and Learning in Kenya.
  • 2014(April, 1st to 3rd) in Nairobi. School of Monetary Studies. Paper presented entitled:  A Review of Literature on the Influence of the Affect in Improving Teaching and Learning Outcomes. Presented in The 1st International Interdisciplinary Conference. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship 
  • 2013 (June 25th to 29th) in Nairobi: Catholic University of Eastern Africa International conference. Presented a paper entitled: Effectiveness of Educational Reforms in Kenya since Independence: A Historical Perspective
  • 2013 (July,29th to1stAugust) in University of Nairobi. In Nairobi  International conference organized by Distant and Teacher Education in Africa (DETA). Presented a paper entitled: Assessment of Integration of ICT as a Teaching Learning Resource in Teacher Education Curriculum 
  • 2013 (June 26th to 28th) in Nairobi, Kenya Educational Management Institute (KEMI) International Conference. Presented a paper entitled: Sustainability of Teacher Professional Development for Quality Education in Kenya. 
  • 2012 (November 19th to 21st) in Kampala, Uganda. International conference organized by Institute Fraquis de Recheche en Afrique IFRA.  Presented a paper entitled: Education Access and Retention for Vulnerable Children-Perspectives from Kenya. 
  • 2012 (June 26th to 30th) in Nairobi, Catholic University of Eastern Africa International conference. Presented a paper entitled: Education Crisis in Kenya: Where The Rain Started Beating Us and Possible Remedy. 
  • 2012(February 20thto22nd) in Nairobi, Kenyatta University International conference presented a paper entitled: Towards Enhanced teacher Quality in Kenya. 
  • 2011( August 2nd to 5th ) in Maputo, Mozambique, DETA 2011 International Conference presented a paper entitled: Teacher Quality: Kenya Focus 
  • 2011(June 7th to 8th) in Nairobi, Kenya Institute of Education (KIE) symposium. Presented a paper entitled: Education for Sustainable Development-Reorienting ESD in Kenya school Curriculum

       Research Activities/Projects

  • Conducted research on Education for Community Participation in Restoration of the Masaai Mara National Game Reserve and the Ecosystem presented for the Mara Science and Development Action International Summit held in Maasai Mara University on 22nd to  23rd  April 2015     
  • A prepared project plan for Education for Community Participation in Restoration of the Masaai Mara National Game Reserve and the Ecosystem
  •         Published Educational Books and Schools
  • Kisirkoi, F., Wachira, L., Malusu, J. (2008) Distinction Education Primary Teacher Education- Teacher training colleges. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau.
  • Mathenge, E., Mutheu, D., Wachira, D.K.  (2000). Teaching and Learning English in the Primary Classroom-English Module SPRED School-based Teacher Development (SbTD). Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology.
  • Kisirkoi. F.K. and Nyabongi, E.O. (2002). Encounters from Africa Guide Book. The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation 
  • Kisirkoi, F.and Nyabong, E. (2002). A Man of the People. Guide Book. Nairobi: The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
  • Kisirkoi, F. Esther, A.  Khaemba, P.S., Kiio, Mathenge, E., Dolores, M., Wachira, D.K. (2000). Teaching and Learning English in the Primary Classroom-English Module SPRED School-based Teacher Development (SbTD). Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
  • Kisirkoi, F., Emily, O.(2005).Africawade Integrated English Form 3 Student’s Book. Nairobi. Africa-wide Network.  
  • Kisirkoi, F., Mwangi, P., Nyaa, T.Gichema, W. (2003). Excelling in English: An integrated approach Form One Students’ Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
  • Kisirkoi, F. Mwangi, P. and Nyaa, T.Gichema, W. (2003). Excelling in English: An integrated approach Form One Teachers’ Guide. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
  • Kisirkoi, F., Dr. Mwangi, P.Gichema, W. Mukunga, M. (2004). Excelling in English-An Integrated approach Form Two Pupil’s Book. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
  • Kisirkoi, F., Mwangi, P., Gichema, W., Mukunga, M. (2004). Excelling in English-An Integrated approach Form Two Teachers’ Guide. Nairobi: Kenya Literature Bureau
  • Kisirkoi, F. (2001). On Track with English Pupils’ Book Standard Four. Nairobi: Longman Kenya
  • Kisirkoi, F.(2001). On Track with English Teachers’ Guide Standard Four. Nairobi. Longman Kenya.
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