Effectiveness Of Teachers With Degree Qualifications In Education In The Delivery Of Instruction In Public Primary Schools In Nyando Sub-County, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of teachers with degree qualification in education in the delivery of instruction in public primary schools in Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County. The main objectives of the study were to: establish the effects of subject area of specialization at the degree level on the delivery of instruction in public primary schools; determine the effect of the acquired methodology on the delivery of instruction; establish the effects of acquired methods of assessment on the delivery of instruction and examine effects of the teachers’ attitude on the delivery of instruction. The researcher employed descriptive survey design targeting all public primary schools in Nyando Sub-County, headteachers, teachers with degree qualification in education and pupils. The target population composed of 100 headteachers, 114 teachers with degree qualification and 3,384 pupils. Stratified sampling technique was used to select the respondents. Of the target respondents all the 30 headteachers, 89 teachers with degree qualification in education and 338 pupils responded. This was a total of 457 respondents giving a questionnaire return a rate of 100%. Questionnaire and interview schedule were used for data collection. Prior to the actual data collection, a pilot study was conducted to ascertain the reliability and validity of the instruments. The study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics including frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data was put under themes consistent with the research objectives. From the study, the researcher found that the subject area of specialization affect the delivery of instruction. Methodology and methods assessment acquired at the university also affect the delivery. It was also established that the attitude of the teachers with degree qualification affect their delivery of instruction. The study recommended that there should be specialization in the primary teaching. This will allow teachers to teach subjects which they perform best in. The universities should introduce courses for subjects offered at the primary school to give teachers relevant methodology. There should also be improvement in the way learners are assessed. This can be done by proper internal mechanism set by the headteacher and the staff. Finally, the attitude of the teachers with degree qualification should be geared towards improving their delivery