IInfluence of bachelor of education degree on teacher development: a case of primary schools in Limuru District, Kenya.
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2013Author
Gichuru, Elizabeth N
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The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of Bachelor of Education degree on
teacher development: A case of Primary Schools in Limuru District, Kiambu County.Not enough
is known about how teachers working in primary schools adopt and adapt the knowledge and
pedagogical skills they have acquired through B.Ed. degree to address the particular learning
needs of young students in their actual schools, explore opportunities, income earning, exercising
autonomy and chances of career development. This study therefore attempts to establish the
influence of B.Ed. degrees on teacher development. The study was guided by four objectives.
The first objective focused on the influence of B.Ed. degree in pedagogical skills on teacher
development. The second objective determined the influence of B.Ed. degree in information
technology literacy on teacher development. The third objective was to determine the influence
of B.Ed. degree in career development on teacher development. The fourth objective tried to
examine the influence of B.Ed. degree in performance-based pay incentives on teacher
development. A conceptual framework was used to get an understanding of the interplay of the
variables involved. The study was based on Fredrick Herzberg two factors theoretical
perspective. The research design employed was descriptive survey. The target population was
324 primary school teachers. This population comprised of B.Ed. parallel degree graduates and
student teachers out of which 99 respondents were sampled. A questionnaire was used as the
research instrument which was pre tested for reliability and validity. The results of the pilot study
were used in making modifications for the instrument to ensure its clarity, accuracy and
sustainability. The data collected was then coded and processed using the SPSS. It was then
analyzed, interpreted and presented using frequency and percentage tables. The findings of the
study indicated that B.Ed. degree had a significant bearing on teacher development. There is a
substantial influence on teachers’ professional development as well as individual development.
This was in terms of improved pedagogical skills, adoption and use of information technology in
their professional activities, improved chances of career development and aspirations and
improved performance- based pay incentives which motivates teachers. The teachers indicated
that primary B.Ed. degree option, adoption of on line learning and promotion of computer
qualified teachers would enhance quality education.
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Gichuru,E.N.,2013.Influence Of Bachelor Of Education Degree On Teacher Development: A Case Of Primary Schools In Limuru District, Kenya.Publisher
University of Nairobi College of Education and External Studies
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