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Moreover, they indicate that conceptual frameworks are typically developed from the
theoretical foundations of the study. Hence, the type of theoretical framework
underlying a study determines the conceptual framework of that study. Therefore,
without an explicit theory underpinning the development of any conceptual framework
either of a research study or for quality of education, it may be difficult to judge the
relevance of such a framework. Several theoretical frameworks are available in
educational studies and other disciplines, such as natural and social sciences, to
inform the development of conceptual frameworks. These include the systems theory
(Banathy & Jenlink, 2004), behaviorism (Pritchard, 2017), constructivism, (Lazarus,
2010), cognitivist (Mwamwenda, 2009), among others. Therefore, a comprehensive
theoretical framework is essential to help inform the development of any conceptual
framework. We discuss the theoretical framework employed in this article in the next
section.