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Effect of Free Primary Education (FPE) Policy on Pupils‟ Enrolment in Public Primary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya
(Elixir International Journal, 2021-01-09) Wanjala, Demtila Nafula; Maiyo, Julius Kiprop; Mutsotso, Stanley Ngome
This study investigated the effectiveness of Free Primary Education (FPE) policy as one of the integrated education management strategies (IEMS) on enrolment aspect of pupils‟ participation in public primary schools of Kakamega County, Kenya. The study conformed to the 8-4-4 system of education in 3 phases: pre-FPE Phase (1995 – 2002), First-FPE Phase(2003-2010) and Second-FPE Phase (2011- 2018). A sample size of 82 schools representing 30% of Public Primary Schools was purposively sampled from 273 schools in four selected sub-counties: Lurambi (20), Shinyalu (24), Mumias East (18) and Navakholo (20). The research found that FPE policy had positive impact on enrolment of pupils in school.
Influence of Institutional Factors on the Integration of Practical Skills in Teaching and Learning Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya
(African Journal of Empirical Research, 2024-04-16) Shabani, Rehema Nanyama; Shiundu, John O.; Mutsotso, Stanley N.
Agriculture plays an important role in the economy of any nation as it is the background on which most of the activities emanate from. Throughout history, agriculture has had a significant impact on civilization, serving as one of its primary drivers.Thepurpose of the study was to investigate selected factors influencing the integration of practical skills in the teaching and learningof agriculture in secondary Schools in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya. The study was guided by one main objective namely; to determine the influence of institutional-related factors on integration of practical skills in teaching and learning of agriculture in secondary schools. The study was guided by the experiential learning theory as postulated by John Dewey. Thestudy used the descriptive survey design. Data was collected using questionnaire, interview schedules and observation. The target population for the study consisted of 23 principals, 23 agriculture instructors, 1,591 form three and four agriculture students, and one quality assurance officer in secondary schools in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County, Kenya. The study sampled a total of 367 respondents which comprised of 23 principals sampled using saturated sampling, 23 agriculture teachers sampled purposively and 320 students sampled through random and 1 quality assurance and standard officer. Quantitative data was cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 26 and data presented using tables and charts. Qualitative data was coded and themes identified then presented alongside quantitative data. The study revealed that institutional related factors like availability of resources, administration support and collaboration with other stakeholders influenced integration of practical skills. The study concluded that schools faced various challenges which hampered integration of practical skills in teaching and learning of agriculture in secondary schoolin Busia Sub-County, Kenya. The study recommends that teachers be provided with regular professional development courses to enhance their teaching methodology. Additionally, adequate resources should be allocated for practical purposes in teaching and learning of agriculture
Influence of class size on techniques of teaching science in primary schools of Vihiga County, Kenya
(International Journal of Educational Research and Reviews, 2013-02-01) Kevogo, Nebert; Toili, William W.; Mutsotso, Stanley N.
Kenya re-implemented Free Primary Education (FPE) in January, 2003 leading to an increase in student enrolment in some classes more than in others. This could have had far reaching implications on the quality of education of children. Consequently, this study aimed at establishing the influence of increased student enrolment on the techniques used to teach science in upper primary schools. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The sample size was 108 questionnaire respondents and 36 interview respondents, respectively. However, the study only managed to achieve 116 (90 questionnaire and 26 interview) respondents. Sampling involved multi-stage sampling, purposive sampling, proportionate purposive sampling and simple random sampling. Data collection was done using Questionnaire for Science Teachers (QST) and Science Teachers’ Interview Schedule (STIS). The data collected were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The significance level of the differences between mean frequencies of use of the teaching techniques was done at the value of 0.05. The study found that increase in student enrolment influenced use of lecture technique positively while the use of practical, project and assignment techniques were influenced negatively. Such enrolment did not influence demonstration, discussion, field course excursions and question and answer techniques. Consequently, increase in student enrolment impacted negatively on the acquisition of science process skills and attitudes.
Analysis of Performance Appraisal Systems on Employee Job Productivity in Public Universities
(International Journal of Business and Management Invention, 2016-08-16) Maloba, Esther Munyifwa; Yatundu, Faraji Anduku; Wanyonyi, Kadian Wanyama; Mutsotso, Stanley Ngome
Universities appraisal system is meant to enhance the performance of employees by integrating an individual’s goal with those of the organization. Despite the Universities Management having an appraisal system, performance in public universities in the country remains relatively poor. The purpose of the study was to analyze performance appraisal systems on employee job productivity in public universities. The main objective of the study was to determine the effect of self-assessment on the performance of employees in Public Universities. The research study was carried out in four universities namely Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Maseno, Moi and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. Data collection instruments used was mainly questionnaire. Both content and construct reliability was carried out through engagement of experts in preparing the questionnaire. Piloting was done in Laikipia University College, though the results were not used in the study. To ensure that the instrument is reliable, a Cronbach’s Alpha of Coefficient of 0.876, was attained, which is far way above the recommended 0.7 in social sciences. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The target population consisted of 11,296 employees and 4 Registrars in charge of Administration. Purposive sampling was used to select the four universities and four registrars. Data analysis was done using the statistical Package for Social Science (Version 20). Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis. The results were presented in form of tables, charts and cross tabulations. From the findings, self-assessment was an important section in performance appraisal as it contributed to improvement in employee job productivity. The findings will contribute to the pool of knowledge in the field of Human Resource Management and will form the basis of reference by interested parties in future. The management of public universities will use the findings of this study to guide them in performance management. Furthermore, the findings will be a source of reference for academicians who intend to carry out studies in relation to the subject of performance appraisal systems.
Influence of Academic Staff Involvement in Management on Turnover Intentions in Public Diploma Teacher Training Colleges in Kenya
(Journal of Education and Practice, 2018-04-16) Likoko, Sarah Naliaka; Ndiku, Judah; Mutsotso, Stanley N.
The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of academic staff involvement in management on turnover intentions in PDTTCs in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used to select 4 PDTTCs, 4 college principals and 8 senior masters. Simple random sampling was used to select 430 academic staff members for the study. Data was collected using a questionnaire which had closed-ended (likert type scale 1-5) questions. Items from
the main questionnaire were arranged and grouped according into specific research objectives. College principals and senior masters were interviewed in order to get in-depth information on turnover intentions among the academic staff in PDTTCs. The data was analyzed using Pearson correlation and simple linear regression. The study established that the academic staff members were less involved in the management which significantly
contributed to turnover intentions