| dc.description.abstract | In this study, the researcher presents the
results OJ.. a research investigating the factors
influencing the implementation of the 8-4-4 prevocational
education curriculum in Kenyan primary
schools by comparing one urban centre, Nairobi,
and one rural area, Nyandarua.
The research design was an intranational survey.
Questionnaires were administered to a total of 84
teachers, 22 headteachers and 660 pupils. The
questionnaires were designed to measure their attitudes
towards the teaching and learning of Homescience,
Agriculture, Art and Crafts, and Music; the availability
of resources; the quality and quantity of teachers;
the community support given in the financing and
management of Schools; and the teaching/assessment
methods used in prevocational subjects.
Analysis and interpretation of the data collected
on the above four factors revealed both significant
similarities and important differences between Nairobi
and Nyandarua in the way they affect implementation.
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The study ends with the conclusions and
recommendations for further research and policy
in light of the findings. | en |
