| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of headteachers’
management of resources on pupils’ performance in KCPE in public primary
schools in Kangundo Division. The objectives of the study were; to determine to
what extent the management of teachers by headteachers influence pupils’
performance in KCPE, to establish the extent to which management of school
time by headteachers’ influence pupils’ performance in KCPE, to establish the
extent to which headteachers’ management of teaching and learning resources
affects pupils’ performance in KCPE and, to determine the extent to which
management of physical facilities by headteachers’ influence pupils’
performance. The study employed descriptive survey design. The sample
consisted of 30 headteachers, 178 teachers and 1180 standard 8 pupils in all the
primary schools in Kangundo Division. A review of related literature was carried
out under the following sub-headings:- the concept of resource management,
influence of head teacher’s management of teachers on pupils’ academic
performance, influence of headteachers’ school time management on pupils’
academic performance, influence of headteacher’s management of
teaching/learning resources on pupils’ academic performance and influence of the
management of physical facilities by headteachers’ on pupils’ academic
performance. Data was collected using three sets of questionnaires. The
instruments were piloted and tested for validity and reliability. The reliability
coefficient got for headteachers questionnaires was 0.85, for teachers was 0.89
and pupils 0.79. The response rate for headteachers was 100%, for teachers 88.3%
and for pupils 92%. These percentages are deemed adequate for data analysis
using the SPSS statistical package. The study established that performance is
based on a number of factors both administrative and resource based, teachers are
responsible and work hard, are motivated and attend seminars, time is well
managed, teaching and learning resources are inadequate in most of the schools
and the physical facilities are fairly adequate. The factors contributed to average
performance in Kangundo Division. Lastly, all the respondents concurred that the
schools have inadequate teaching and learning resources. To overcome this
problem, parents have been requested to supplement the government funding by
buying teaching and learning resources for their children and their schools. They
can also seek assistance from donors and well wishers. The study concluded that
the pupils’ performance in Kangundo Division is average and is affected by
inadequate teaching and learning resources, failure to manage time well in some
schools, inadequate number of seminars for headteachers and teachers, inadequate
physical facilities in some schools, understaffing, absenteeism of learners among
others. The study recommended the following areas for further research: - The
Impact of management of resources on Kenya Certificate of primary Education.
Other resource factors that influence performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary
Education. The role of Teachers Service Commission on effectiveness of
headteachers in resource management that may influence KCPE performance.
Other researchers could also carry out similar study in private schools in the
District for comparison purposes. The study was mainly carried out in a rural
setting. To give a balanced view of the influence of headteachers’ management of
KCPE performance in public primary schools, a similar study can be carried out
in a purely urban setting. | en_US |
