Perception of Mathematics and Science Teachers in Public Secondary School of the Effectiveness of the Training Program on Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education (Smase) in Kiambu County
Abstract
The objective of this study was to perception of mathematics and science public
secondary school teachers on the effectiveness of the strengthening mathematics and
science education (SMASE) training program in Kiambu County. The study used the
descriptive survey research design. The sample size of the study was 176 respondents.
Primary data was collected by use of questionnaires consisting of both open-ended and
closed-ended questions. The findings revealed that there is a positive relationship on the
perception of respondents on their reaction towards SMASE training program, they
agreed that learning took place after the training, that there was a change in their behavior
after the training and also agreed that there were good results after the training. This
study recommends that the SMASE program managers seek new strategies on how they
can include smaller programs for science and mathematics students from the various
schools. Teachers accept that the SMASE training program is effective and there is a
need to change the attitude and behavior towards the same. The study also recommends
that proper measures of performance be put in place and that the right strategies be used
to ensure their implementation. Proper evaluation measures of performance or results
obtained from the science and mathematics subjects need to be used for this will help
establish whether concepts learnt in the SMASE training program have been applied or
not.
Citation
Gachu,Peris W.;November,2013.Perception Of Mathematics And Science Teachers In Public Secondary School Of The Effectiveness Of The Training Program On Strengthening Mathematics And Science Education (SMASE) In Kiambu County.Publisher
University of Nairobi School of Business