dc.contributor.author | Okemwa, Leonard A | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-05-03T13:06:27Z | |
dc.date.available | 2013-05-03T13:06:27Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2007 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/18754 | |
dc.description.abstract | Proper use of the available resources in secondary schools could improve quality
education in Public Secondary schools. The purpose of this study was to investigate how
cost cutting measures in the utilization of resources relate with quality of education in
public secondary schools in Nyamira district. The survey design was used and the
sample comprised 29 public secondary schools. The study employed stratified sampling
technique in selecting the sample and random sampling was used to get specific schools
for the study. Questionnaires were used to collect data from the head teachers and
document analysis used to corroborate responses given in the questionnaire. Data
collected from the field were analyzed using descriptive statistics in which frequencies
and percentages were used and then interpreted. The study found out that most resources in the schools were not efficiently utilized. The
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average class size for a number of schools was above 40 and majority of schools had
pupil-teacher ratios ranging between 10 to 20. A number of teachers had a low teaching
load and most schools had pupils' worker ratios above 30: 1. No proper records were kept
for income generating activities. Time was not efficiently utilized. Inadequate funds
were reported as the main problem faced in implementing cost-cutting measures. This
was attributed to poor school fees payment. Other problems included destruction of the
available facilities by students, lack of enough physical facilities, clannism, lack of
commitment to duty by teachers and other workers.
Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that schools use resources
efficiently. Schools with small classes should increase their class sizes to at least 40
students to ensure maximum utilization of resources and lower unit costs. Under-utilized teaching staff should be redeployed to schools where their services are required. Where
sharing and improvisation of facilities are used the procedure should be efficient so as not
to compromise quality of education and students should be counseled to appreciate
proper use of facilities. The inspectorate should be prompt on and intensify school
inspections to enhance efficiency in schools.
In conclusion, enforcement of cost cutting measures leads to efficient utilization of
school resources hence improving quality of education. | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | University of Nairobi | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Cost cutting measures | en |
dc.subject | Public secondary schools | en |
dc.subject | Quality education | en |
dc.subject | Nyamira district | en |
dc.title | Cost cutting measures and quality education in public secondary schools in Nyamira District | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
local.publisher | School of Education, University of Nairobi | en |