Role of school based factors on quality of education in public secondary schools in Nyamira north district, Kenya
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate role of school based factors on
quality of education in public secondary schools in Nyamira North District,
Kenya. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive
survey research design was adopted in this study. The sample for the study was 38
principals, 234 teachers, 357 form three and four students. Data were collected by
use of questionnaires and was analysed by use of qualitative and quantitative
techniques. Findings revealed that learning environment influenced quality of
education. Findings also revealed that instructional resources and physical
facilities affected quality education. Findings indicated that schools did not have
the required instructional resource which affected quality education. Findings
further revealed that physical facilities influenced quality education. Assessment
materials influence quality education. Based on the findings, the study concluded
that learning environment influenced quality of education. Schools did not have
adequate number of trained teachers. They also had large classes which teachers
were not able to comfortably handle. The study also concluded that instructional
resources and physical facilities affected quality education. For example,
textbooks were inadequate in their schools, stationery in the schools were
inadequate and in poor state. Majority of schools had inadequate laboratory
chemicals and equipment. The study also concluded that physical facilities
influenced quality education. For instance schools had inadequate classrooms,
inadequate laboratories and toilets. The study further concluded that use of
assessment materials influence quality education. For example, CATs were not
administered frequently which could affect quality education while teachers were
dissatisfied with revision supplementary materials. Based on the findings of the
study, it was recommended that the school administration should create and
enhance conducive school environment which will facilitate effective teaching
and learning hence improving quality education provision. The school
administration should provide adequate instructional resources which will ensure
effective teaching and learning hence enhancing quality education. The school
administration and the school management should provide adequate physical
resources to ensure quality education is provided to the students and lastly that
schools should design proper student assessment materials that will enhance
quality education. A study undertaken to investigate other intervening factors
outside the school and which have an effect on the quality of education in public
secondary schools should be conducted. A study should be undertaken to establish
challenges encountered in achieving and maintaining education quality in public
secondary schools should be conducted. A study should be undertaken to
determine role of INSETS and workshops for teachers on education quality in
public secondary schools should be conducted and lastly a study should be
undertaken to establish contribution of teacher training and competence on quality
education in public secondary schools should be conducted.
Citation
Master of Education in Curriculum StudiesPublisher
University of Nairobi School of Education
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- Faculty of Education (FEd) [5964]