| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of teacher related factors on
implementation of IEC in public secondary schools in Ekerenyo Division. The
objectives of the study included; determining extent to which teaching experience
and age, academic and professional qualifications, teaching styles used by
teachers, and how English teachers’ attitude affect towards implementing of
integrated English curriculum. The study was guided by the Rand change Agent
Theory of curriculum implementation Berman & Mclaughlin (1978). To achieve
the above objectives the study adopted a descriptive survey design to target a
population of 10 head teachers 10 HoDs and 29 English language teachers who
were sort using purposive sampling for the study in Ekerenyo division. Content
validity was enhanced by ensuring adequate and appropriate items in the
instruments were relevant to the research objectives. Reliability was assessed
through the results of piloting, which was done using test-retest technique. The
sample size comprised of a total of 49 respondents. Data were collected using
questionnaire and interview schedule and 100 per cent instrument return rate was
realized. The study revealed that majority of English teachers would appreciate if
integrated English could be incorporated in their pre-service training while at the
same time ore in-service programs extended to those already in service. The
researcher also noted that there were adequate English teachers in the Division
with the required academic and professional qualifications to handle the
integration although attitude among the teachers needs to be addressed adequately
for better KCSE results. From the findings the study concluded that; for effective
implementation of Integrated English teachers’ teaching experience, academic
qualifications, professional qualification, attitude of teachers’ of English towards
implementation of IEC and teaching styles used by teachers of integrated English
should be adhered to by all teachers as they influence learners performance in
English which is a core subject. However, in service training has been organized
although majority of the teachers still find a challenge in implementing IEC. The
study therefore recommended that more training together with involvement of
teachers in development of new curriculum and set books. The study also
recommended that further research be done involving the students to capture their
view while at the same time similar work in other selected areas across the
country for a broader view are recommendations on IEC. | en_US |
