Secondary Schools’ Readiness on a Hundred Percent Transition Rate of Pupils From Primary Level in Sigowet Sub-county, Kericho County
Secondary Schools’ Readiness on a Hundred Percent Transition Rate of Pupils From Primary Level in Sigowet Sub-county, Kericho County
Abstract
This study examined the state of secondary schools’ readiness on a hundred
percent transition rate of pupils from primary level to secondary level of
education in Sigowet sub-county, Kericho County. Four objectives guided the
study: - to examine the level of infrastructure provision, to examine schools’
staffing levels, to evaluate the safety and security measures in schools and to
examine the levels instructional material provision for the realization of a hundred
percent transition rates of pupils from primary schools to secondary level. The
study was based and guided by systems theory as advanced by Butterlanffy
(1968). The study targeted all the secondary schools in Sigowet sub-county.
Stratified Random Sampling was used to select the respondents for the study to
ensure that all categories of schools were captured. Purposive sampling was used
to select the SCDE, the 11 principals and the 11 BOM Chairpersons in the
sampled schools. The study employed descriptive research design and used
questionnaires, interview guide and observation checklist as instrument to gather
data. Collected data were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Key
findings from the study revealed that; the hundred percent transition rate led to
increased enrollment rate by 97 students in 2019 compared to 2018. However,
facilities were strained in most schools. 36% of schools were overenrolled. It also
indicated that schools had well-articulated strategic plans to improve the quality
of education as 81% of schools had laboratory constructions underway. Most
schools were one streamed but had room for expansion. All schools had adequate
textbooks but classrooms, toilets, libraries, laboratories and dormitories required
expansion. Schools countered teacher shortfall by employing Teachers’ Service
(TSC) compliant BOM teachers, Schools also had effective safety and security
measures in place, however only 9% of schools had adopted modern technology
such Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) security cameras. From the study
findings, it is concluded that secondary schools were partially ready for the
implementation of a hundred percent transition rate of pupils from primary level
in Sigowet sub-county. All schools had at least one infrastructure facility being
inadequate. Basing on the study findings, it is recommended that the ministry of
education in collaboration with TSC should deploy more teachers to schools to
match increased enrolment rates experienced. Since the study only dwelled on
readiness of secondary schools for a hundred percent transition rate of pupils from
primary level, further studies can be undertaken to determine the impact of a
hundred percent transition rate on the quality of education.
Publisher
University of Nairobi University of Nairobi
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