@article {1039,
	title = {MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION: A STUDY IN PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION},
	journal = {Problems of Education in the 21st Century},
	volume = {74},
	year = {2016},
	month = {December/2016},
	pages = {Discontinuous},
	type = {Original article},
	chapter = {71-78},
	abstract = {Biodiversity conservation is a current environmental concern that reveals the competing priorities of economic development and environmental preservation. These issues are currently being debated at various levels of society, and decisions are made based not only on scientific knowledge but also on opinions and values. Among the reasons commonly used to justify current environmental demands for biodiversity conservation, Sarkar (2005) has identified three {\textquotedblleft}flawed arguments{\textquotedblright} to be avoided. Because the discussion of biodiversity conservation is a current demand, it should also be addressed in the field of education. Biology teachers should be prepared to engage their students in discussion about all aspects of biodiversity conservation. In light of the need to train professionals who are capable of addressing complex issues such as this, the following may be asked: What do biology students consider when making decisions about the use and conservation of biodiversity? Do the flawed arguments identified by Sarkar (2005) factor into their reasoning? This research analyzes reports produced following a teaching activity known as {\textquotedblleft}decision making.{\textquotedblright} The results reveal not only students{\textquoteright} concern for environmental issues, particularly regarding water resources, but also the presence of two of Sarkar{\textquoteright}s flawed arguments. The limits of students{\textquoteright} knowledge of the subject also become evident.},
	keywords = {biodiversity conservation, decision making, pre-service training},
	issn = {1822-7864},
	doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/pec/16.74.71},
	url = {http://journals.indexcopernicus.com/abstract.php?icid=1227396},
	author = {Camila S. Miani and Ana M. A. Caldeira and Fernanda R. Brando}
}
@article {597,
	title = {THE LEVELS OF TEACHERS{\textquoteright} INVOLVEMENT IN MANAGERIAL DECISION MAKING IN SCHOOLS IN KENYA},
	journal = {Problems of Education in the 21st Century},
	volume = {34},
	year = {2011},
	month = {October/2011},
	type = {Original article},
	chapter = {79-87},
	abstract = {Making decisions is one of the prime functions of educational management and in the current educational setup; more teachers are taking management roles in schools. This study therefore assessed the teachers{\textquoteright} involvement in managerial decision making in secondary schools within Keiyo district. The specific objectives were to: determine areas in which teachers are involved in decision making in secondary schools, establish levels of teachers{\textquoteright} involvements in decision making in secondary schools. The entire study was propounded on the basis of Vroom-Yetton-Jago Contingency Theory of participative decision making (1988). This study was conducted by cross-sectional survey design. Data were collected from a sample of 17 head teachers, 17 deputy head teachers, 51 head of departments and 51 class teachers. The instruments of data collection were: questionnaires, and interviews. Findings indicate that teachers in secondary schools are involved in managerial decisions but at lower levels. The study recommends that head teachers evaluate and identify teachers{\textquoteright} needs on managerial decisions in order to facilitate further training on the same. This in turn would encourage teachers{\textquoteright} participation and enhance team spirit in decision making that would result in efficiency in management of secondary schools.},
	keywords = {decision making, management},
	issn = {1822-7864},
	doi = {https://doi.org/10.33225/pec/11.34.79},
	url = {https://oaji.net/articles/2014/457-1406612105.pdf},
	author = {Lydia Cheruto Kipkoech and Salome  Chesire}
}
@article {398,
	title = {PARTICIPATORY DECISION MAKING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: CASE OF STUDENTS{\textquoteright} INVOLVEMENT IN MWALA DIVISION, KENYA},
	journal = {Problems of Education in the 21st Century },
	volume = {21},
	year = {2010},
	month = {June/2010},
	type = {Original article},
	chapter = {120-133},
	abstract = {The study was an investigation of the participation in decision making by secondary schools students in Mwala division, Mwala district. The purpose was to identify the key decision makers in Secondary schools and the extent to which students were involved in decision making as far as curriculum and instruction, students{\textquoteright} management and welfare, and school-community relations were concerned. The study was based on the Normative Model of Group Decision making. The study hypothesized that schools would largely involve students in decision making in order to avert major crises like school strikes.
 The study used data collected from three secondary schools randomly selected from 10 public secondary schools in Mwala division. A sample of 80 students was selected randomly to represent the schools. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Data were sourced from the students by use of a questionnaire. Data was analyzed by use of descriptive analysis techniques which involves frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations.
 It was established that students participated least in decision making concerning curriculum and instruction, and students{\textquoteright} management and welfare but largely participated in making decisions concerning school community relations. More than 95\% of the students indicated that they would like to participate more in decision making.},
	keywords = {decision making, decision making process},
	issn = {1822-7864},
	url = {http://oaji.net/articles/2014/457-1400135998.pdf},
	author = {David  Mulwa and Julius  Maiyo}
}
