Implementation of free primary school education in Kenya: A case study of Kikuyu location
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to carry out an investigation on the challenges that are
affecting effective implementation of FPE in Kikuyu Location by focusing on the
availability and adequacy of resources, which are necessary factors in the education
process. In the reviewed literature it had been noted that with the introduction of FPE, in
2003, many children got the opportunity to attain education who had been denied by the
increased cost of education. However, implementation of FPE has faced many
challenges.
On resources it had been noted that there are basic resources required for successful
implementation of FPE. These factors include number of teachers, learning materials and
physical state of buildings. To find out challenges facing the implementation and the
availability and adequacy of resources, a guided questionnaire for head teachers and class
teachers was used.
Out of the fifty-two schools in Kikuyu Location, six schools were studied using random
sampling.
Data from the field was analyzed using percentages. The results helped the researcher to
come up with conclusions and recommendations.
The major problems experienced by-head teachers in implementation of FPE were
inadequate teachers, funds and physical resources. The study concluded that the
government should employ more teachers to cater for the inadequate teacher student
ratio. The school community should be mobilized to provide physical facilities in the
schools.
Citation
PGDE 2004Sponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
University of Nairobi, College of Education and External Studies
Description
Postgraduate diploma Project.
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