PERSONALIZED LEARNING AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS. A CASE OF AGA KHAN ACADEMY NAIROBI
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2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
Personalized learning is an educational approach that customizes teachings, pacing and content
to individual needs, interests and learning preferences of each student. This study aimed to
explore the impact of personalized learning approaches on academic achievements among
students at Agha Khan Academy .PL is characterized by customized instructional methods,
adaptive technologies and individualized support mechanism. It has gained notability in
secondary education as a means to address diverse students’ needs and enhancing learning
outcomes. Using a mixed method research approach, the study integrated quantitative data on
student academic progress alongside qualitative insights obtained through students and teacher’s
interviews. The study aimed to ascertain the extent to which personalized learning strategies
contribute to advancements in academic performance across various academic disciplines.
Moreover, the study aimed to identify factors that influence the effectiveness of personalized
learning strategies including institutional support and student engagement levels. The finding of
this study seek to identify and inform with evidenced based practices and policy
recommendations for enhancing and promoting student success in secondary education setting
with more extensive consequences for curriculum design and teaching methodologies and
student support services at Agha Khan school and beyond. This study investigates the impact of
personalized learning on academic achievement at Aga Khan Academy, focusing on students’
perceptions, pivotal strategies and content mastery. The study highlights that PL is perceived as
effective in enhancing engagement, motivation and retention. Key strategies identified included
flexible pacing, differentiated instruction and adaptive technology with teachers and students
emphasizing their role in fostering academic success. However, challenges such as selfdiscipline issues and resource gaps were noted. The study concluded that PL significantly
contributes to academic achievement but requires improvements in teacher training, resource
allocation and addressing implementation challenges to optimize its impact on student’s
outcomes.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education