Institution-based Factors Affecting Effective Teaching in Chemistry- a Survey of Secondary School Teachers in Naivasha Sub-county, Nakuru County

Abstract

Requirement designed for effective teaching has gained significance in the Global arena. However, in Naivasha Sub-County, students’ performance in chemistry in KCSE has remained below average. The research aimed at ascertaining the effect of institution-based factors on effective teaching in chemistry: a survey of secondary school teachers in Naivasha sub-county, Nakuru County. The study objectives include to: scrutinize outcome of availability of teaching materials on effective teaching in chemistry among high school teachers within Naivasha Sub-County, survey consequence of work load on effective teaching in chemistry among secondary school teachers and investigate whether in-service training has an influence on effective teaching in chemistry amongst high school tutors in Naivasha Sub-County. The survey design was employed. Target population were chemistry tutors in Naivasha Sub County. Respondents will be sampled via simple random sampling method. Furthermore, 30% technique was used to get the required sample of 53 participants. Information remained gathered by means of a formal questionnaire. The study revealed that effective teaching in chemistry has be hampered by inadequate provision of instructional materials and other important resources such as physical laboratory, ICT resources, adequate chemicals as well as textbooks. Moreover, it was observed that teachers had a lot in their table in addition to other administrative responsibilities as well as the fact respondents indicated that they seldom attend in-service training to enhance instruction skills and class organization. The report suggests that the ministry of education ought to endeavor in providing adequate instructional materials and other important resources such as physical classrooms and laboratory as well as ICT resources for the improvement of actual instruction. Secondly, adequate science teachers should be availed to learning institutions to allow proper tutoring in schools. This will reduce teacher’s workload and promote their efficiency in teaching. Finally, teachers should be provided with technical support to participate in continuous career advancement to abreast their teaching skills