Comparative study Of biology performance and resources availability in two selected schools of Kikuyu Division of Kiambu District.
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Date
1996-08
Authors
Wangai, Martha Wanjiku
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Biology is one of the science sUbjects on the Kenyan
secondary education which was introduced in the education
system since the dawn of independence. In the 7-4-2-3
system, biology was compulsory in Q-level in all schools
but offered as an optional subjects in A-level.
However, with the implantation of the 8-4-4 education
system in 1986, biology was made compulsory system in all
schools. From that time of commencing of the system,
there have been numerous problems being experienced in
all the schools ranging from lack of textbooks,
facilities among other factors. This has been attributed
to lack of enough time given before the 8-4-4 system was
implemented and the repercussion is that of poor
performance in most secondary schools.
This study was therefore conducted to find out whether
there is a relationship between resources availability in
a school on biology performance.
The sample population included two schools (government
assisted and a harambee schools) selected for the study.
Data were collected by questionnaires personal visits,
interviews and observations. The field~urvey was carried
out during the months of May and June, 1996 and was
greatly limited by indequate time and funds. Data were
analysed and results tabulated discussed and presented in
tables of percentages and in form of bar graphs. The
study revealed that the resources available in a school
has a great role to play in biology teaching hence good
performance. Lack of facilities in a school ie inadequate
supplies of textbooks, laboratory facilities, library
facilities etc present drawbacks in biology teaching
since biology requires practical lessons in addition to
every theory lessons attended per topic
Summary of the study, the conclusion and recommendations
as well as some suggestion of further research were
presented.
Description
A project submitted in partial fulfillment for postgraduate diploma in education 1996