Factors Influencing Performance Of Candidates In Shorthand Examinations In Training Institutions In Nyeri Sub-county, Kenya.
Abstract
Shorthand has been described as any system of rapid writing using symbols or shortcuts
that can be made quickly to represent letters of the alphabets, words or phrases.This study
sought to find out the factors influencing performance of candidates in shorthand
examinations in training institutions in Nyeri sub-county. After giving a background to the
study research questions and corresponding research objectives were developed. Relevant
literature was reviewed and a research methodology developed. Questionnaires were
developed and administered to respondents, analysis was carried out and results presented
in form of diagrams such as frequency and percentage tables, bar graphs and pie charts. It
was concluded that the number of typewriters in shorthand training institutions in
Nyeri sub-county was less than the number of students and therefore students were not
given enough time for practice. It was also concluded that the teachers were adequate and
qualified enough to teach shorthand. The study recommended that the ministry of
Education harmonises the entry point for the shorthand courses and also ensure that
institutions offering shorthand have adequate facilities. The study also recommended that
the Kenya Institute of curriculum development puts in place a proper curriculum backed
by adequate locally developed and selected international teaching-learning materials.
Finally the study recommended that institutions offering shorthand ensure that there are
adequate teaching- learning facilities for use by students and also ensure they have
enough teachers who are well trained to handle the students.
Citation
Post Graduate Diploma In Education Of The University Of Nairobi, 2014Publisher
University of Nairobi,
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