Influence of Principals’ Instructional Time Management on Students’ Completion Rates in Public Technical Training Institutions in Kiambu County, Kenya
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Date
2023-10
Authors
Mwaura, Mercy Wambui
Waweru, Samuel N.
Mbirithi, Daniel Mange
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AJOEI
Abstract
Purpose of the Study: Principals adopt a variety of instructional time management practices
in an effort to ensure that technical training institutions achieve their educational goals.
However, in Kiambu County, Kenya, students' completion rates in technical training
institutions are low. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of principals'
instructional time management on students' completion rates in public technical training
institutions in Kiambu County, Kenya.
Methodology: The study used a mixed methodology and concurrent triangulation research
design. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically according to the objectives and presented
in narrative form. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as
frequencies and percentages, as well as inferentially using Pearson's product-moment
correlation analysis with the help of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) and
presented in tables.
Findings: The study found that dropout rates among students in public technical training
institutions have been high, leading to fluctuating students' completion rates. This is despite
the principals' management of instructional time.
Recommendations: The study recommends that principals should ensure that the time
intervals specified in the timetables are used for quality teaching, not just for checking the times
of arrival and departure from class. The Ministry of Education should also develop a policy
that requires principals to undergo training on how to effectively manage instructional time.
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Keywords
Principals’ Instructional, Time Management, Students’ Completion Rates, Public Technical Training Institutions, Kiambu County
Citation
Mwaura, M. W., Waweru, S. N., & Mbirithi, D. M. (2023). INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPALS’ INSTRUCTIONAL TIME MANAGEMENT ON STUDENTS’ COMPLETION RATES IN PUBLIC TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 5(14), 84 - 97. Retrieved from https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/485