Prof. John Agak

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jagak@maseno.ac.ke
john.agak@gmail.com

Prof. John Agak

Qualifications

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)

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CURRENT / PREVIOUS RESEARCH

RESEARCH(S) IN PROGRESS

  1. Gender Difference and Reading Literacy in Kisumu Municipality Primary Schools.
  2. A correlational study on Reading Literacy and problem solving in Mathematics – Kisumu Municipality Primary Schools.
  3. A comparative study of reading ability between urban and Peri-urban Primary schools – Kisumu Municipality.
  4. Phonological Awareness in reading among Kenyan children – A collaborative research with a counterpart in Sweden.
  5. Functional Literacy as an instrument for change- women’s role in girl-child socio-economic Development (A case study in the lake Region

PREVIOUS RESEARCH:

  • Five Million US Dollars ( 5,000,000.00) from The Swedish Institute for two major projects involving the following principal researchers: Prof. Kerstin & Prof. Thylefors from  Gotenburg University, Sweden and Prof. Agak from Maseno University as follows:
  1. Kenyan fostering grandparents discipline strategies, their perceived life stresses and social adjustment of their orphaned grandchildren
  2. Same but different: head teachers’ perceptions and leadership in Kenya and Sweden.
  3. Sponsored two PhD students (Paul Oburu & Risper Awuor) for a Sandwich Program between Gotenburg University, Sweden and Maseno University, Kenya.
  • One Million US Dollars (1,000,000.00) Collaboration between Umea University, Sweden and Maseno University, Kenya. Key participants: Dr. Nystrom ( Umea) & Prof. Agak (Maseno):
  1. Dr. Nystrom came to Maseno, Kenya and taught/advised postgraduate students on their proposal writing for a semester. All costs for travel and stipend covered by the Swedish Institute.
  2. Prof. Agak went to Umea, Sweden and taught/advised postgraduate students on their proposal writing for a semester. All costs for travel and stipend covered by the Swedish Institute.
  • Prof. Agak went to Thailand as a Visiting Professor on sabbatical leave and guided postgraduate students on research and proposal writing at Masters and PhD levels.
  • PhD Thesis: “Reading literacy in relation to patterns of academic achievement in Kenya’’.
  • Masters Thesis : “  “.

 PUBLICATIONS

  1. Ogange, B. O.; Agak, J. O.; Okelo, K. O. & Kiprotich, P. (2018). Student Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Formative Assessment in an Online Learning Environment. Open Praxis, Vol. 10 Issue 1, pp. 29 – 39 (ISSN 230 – 070X).
  2. Ferdinand Ukanda; Lucas Othuon, John Agak & Paul Oleche (2017). Effect of Sampling Size, Ability Distribution and Test Length on Detection of Differential Item Functioning Using Logistic Regression Statistic. Elixir Psychology 110 (2017) 48252 – 48258 (ISSN 2229 – 712X)
  3. Nicholas Odoyo Simba, John Odwar Agak & Eric Kabuka (2016). Impact of Discipline on Academic Performance of Pupils in Public Primary Schools in Muhoroni Sub County, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice. Vol.7 No. 6 2016 (ISSN 2222 – 1735; Online 2222 – 288X).
  4. P. A. Onyango; W. H. Odiwuor: J. O. Agak; B. N. Okelo. (2013). Perception Teachers and Students on corporal punishment in secondary schools in Bondo District, Kenya. Int. Journal of Physical and Social Sciences Vol.3No.5 (2013). 114-132.
  5. P. A. Onyango; W.H. Odiwuor: J. O. Agak; B.N. Okelo. (2013). Perception of Deputy Principals and Board of Governors on corporal punishment in secondary schools in Bondo District, Kenya. Int. Journal of Physical and Social Sciences Vol.3 No.5 (2013). 133-149.
  1. Winga Maureen Adhiambo, Agak John Odwar and Ayere A. Mildred  (2011). The Relationship among School Adjustment, Gender and Academic Achievement amongst Secondary School Students in Kisumu District, Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy            Studies  (JETERAPS) 2 (6): 493-497© Scholarlink Research Institute Journals, 2011 (ISSN: 2141- 6990) jeteraps.scholarlinkresearch.org
  1.  Migunde, Q.; Agak, J. O. & Odiwuor, W. (2011). Career Aspirations and    Career Development Barriers of Adolescents in Kisumu Municipality             Kenya. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy                 Studies (JETERAPS) 2(5):320-324. ISSN:2141-6990.
  1.  Kowino, O. J.; Agak, J. O.; Obiero-Owino C.E. & Ong’unya, R. O. (2011). The perceived discrepancy between the teaching of Christian religious education and inculcation of moral values amongst secondary school students in Kisumu East district, Kenya. Educational Research and Reviews. Vol. 6(3), pp.299-314. © 2011. Available on line at  http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR.
  1.  Poipoi, M. W.; Agak, J. O.; & Kabuka, E. K. (2010). Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions of Psychological Factors Contributing to Violent Behavior among Public Secondary School Students in Western Province, Kenya. African Journal of History and Culture Vol. 2(6), pp. 83 – 101. Available online at http://www.academicjournal.org /ERR.
  1. Poipoi, M. W.; Agak, J. O.; & Kabuka, E. K. (2010). Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions of Psychological Factors Contributing to Violent Behavior among Public Secondary School Students in Western Province, Kenya. Educational Research (ISSN: 2141-5161) Vol. 1(10) pp. 463-476. Available online at http://www.interesjournals.org/ERR.
  1. Wagah, M. O.; Agak, J. O.; & Indoshi, F. C.  (2010). Factors that determine students’ and teachers’ attitudes towards art and design curriculum. International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education Vol. 2 (1), pp. 9 –17. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/err © 2010 Academic Journals.
  •   Rugar, T.O.; Ayodo, T.M.O.; Agak, J. O. (2010). Rate of Financial Return to University Schooling among Lecturers in Two Public Universities in Kenya.  Educational Research and Review. Vol. 5 (01), pp. 024 – 030. ISSN 1990-3839 © 2010 http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR
  •   Ong’unya, R. O.; Indoshi, F. C.; & Agak, J.O. (2009). Objectives and actual HIV and AIDS education programme delivery and behavioral changes among Kenyan secondary school students. Educational Research and Review. Vol.4 (4), pp.173 – 182. ISSN 1990-3839 © 2009 Academic Journals. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR
  1. Ayere, M.; Odera, F. & Agak, J O. (2010). A Comparison of Information and Communication Technology Application in NEPAD and non NEPAD schools in Kenya. Educational Research and Review. http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR
  2. Wagah, M. O.; Agak, J. O.; & Indoshi, F. C.(2009). Attitudes of teachers and students towards art and design curriculum: Implications for vocational education in Kenya. Educational Research and Review Vol.4 (10), pp.448-456. ISSN 1990-3839. © 2009 Academic Journals. Available online http://www.academicjournals.org/err
  3. Jagero, N. O.; & Agak, J.O. (2010). Factor Analysis: An Evaluation of Home Environmental factors affecting performance of day secondary school students in Kenya. Analytical  Reports in International Education.
  4. Thylefors, I.; Persson, O.; Thylefors, M.; Agak, J. O. & Serem, D. (2007,November ). Same but different: head teachers’ perceptions and leadership in Kenya and Sweden. AFRICA EDUCATION REVIEW Vol.4(2), pp. 42 – 59. ISSN 1814-6627 © 2007 AFRICA EDUCATION REVIEW. Available on line at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals.
  5. Annie N., Agak, J. O. and Othuon, L. (2007). Gender disparity in the prediction of performance in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) from the Mock Examination. Maseno University Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and Education Series, Vol.2 No.1. ISSN 189-6977, pp. 1-10.Agak, J. O. (2001):  A correlational Study in Brian Hemisphere that Impacts on problem solving in Mathematics among secondary school students In western Kenya.  (MJEAS) journal Vol. 4. No. 1.
  6. Agak, J. (2001). Gender Difference in Reading Literacy in relation to Academic Achievement in Western Kenya. (MJEAS, Vol. 3, No. 2 p. 23-35).

 

  1. Agak, J. O. (2000). Tests and Measurement. Kampala. ISSBD Workshop.

 

  1. Agak, J. O. (2000). Longitudinal Research. Kampala: ISSBD Workshop.

 

  1.   Agak J. O. and Agak, H.A.O. (2001). Indigenous and Modern Education      Western Kenya. Nairobi:  Eastern African Educational Publishers

 

  1.   Agak J. O. (1998).  Reading Literacy in relation to patterns of academic achievement. San Diego, Sage Publications.

 

  1. Agak, J. O. (1995).  Reading literacy in relation to patterns of academic achievement in Kenya. A Published Dissertation.  Umea:  Umea University Press.