Research Article
The Effect of Xerte Online Toolkit Facilitated Engagement on Numeracy Performance Among Preschool Learners in Msambweni Sub County, Kenya
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, February 2026
Pages:
1-7
Received:
9 December 2025
Accepted:
24 December 2025
Published:
19 January 2026
Abstract: Numeracy skills are fundamental for early childhood development, yet many preschool learners struggle with foundational concepts due to large class sizes and limited individual support. This study investigated the effect of the Xerte Online Toolkit (XOT) on numeracy performance among preschool learners in Msambweni Sub-County, Kenya. Using a quasi-experimental design, 60 Year One learners at Tradewinds Academy were assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group engaged with XOT during daily numeracy instruction over a three-week intervention, while the control group received traditional instruction. Pre-test and post-test scores were analysed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), supplemented by qualitative data from teacher questionnaires, parent interviews, and classroom observations. Results indicated a significant improvement in the experimental group (M = 23.03, SD = 2.42) compared to the control group (M = 16.23, SD = 3.62), F (1, 58) = 41.36, p < .001. Teachers reported increased learner interest and participation with XOT. However, challenges included inconsistent independent learning, limited collaboration, and low home engagement, often due to technical and navigational barriers. The study concludes that XOT strengthens in-class numeracy performance and recommends stronger policy support, ongoing teacher training, improved school–parent collaboration, and the integration of digital tool training into teacher education programs.
Abstract: Numeracy skills are fundamental for early childhood development, yet many preschool learners struggle with foundational concepts due to large class sizes and limited individual support. This study investigated the effect of the Xerte Online Toolkit (XOT) on numeracy performance among preschool learners in Msambweni Sub-County, Kenya. Using a quasi-...
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Research Article
Qualities of Interactions and Success Factors of Management Consulting Services
Raymond-Bernard Ahouandjinou*
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, February 2026
Pages:
8-19
Received:
7 December 2025
Accepted:
22 December 2025
Published:
23 January 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.her.20261101.12
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Abstract: This research explores the effectiveness of management consulting services in organizational development, focusing on the consultant-client relationship, the andragogical approach, and the interactions within this process. The study identifies the challenges faced by organizations, particularly SMEs, and their reluctance to seek external advice, often due to cultural perceptions or the cost of services. The study demonstrates that collaboration and active organizational involvement in the services, combined with an adult-centered learning approach, foster organizational autonomy and the sustainability of solutions. The theoretical framework draws on the models of Schein (consultant-facilitator), Knowles (andragogy), and Wallot (organizational development), emphasizing that the consultant's role extends beyond that of an expert to become that of a facilitator who guides the client in learning and adopting the solutions. In Benin, where the consulting sector remains in its infancy, the study reveals that the value of consulting services is not yet fully recognized, but the growing need for organizational performance is driving the development of this practice. The results show that the success of interventions relies on interactions based on trust, communication, and collaboration. Consulting services, when they incorporate an andragogical approach, enable organizations to develop internal skills while strengthening collective performance. The article concludes that the effectiveness of consulting services depends on their ability to establish a sustainable organizational learning process and their contribution to the development of managers and the organization as a whole.
Abstract: This research explores the effectiveness of management consulting services in organizational development, focusing on the consultant-client relationship, the andragogical approach, and the interactions within this process. The study identifies the challenges faced by organizations, particularly SMEs, and their reluctance to seek external advice, of...
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