Gender Factors in Implementation of Life Skills Education in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorNdirangu, A.N.
dc.contributor.authorWamue-Ngare, G.N.
dc.contributor.authorWango, G.
dc.date.accessioned2015-11-20T13:20:11Z
dc.date.available2015-11-20T13:20:11Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.descriptionResearch Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractThis study explored the gender factors facing implementation of Life Skills Education in Secondary Schools in Nairobi East District, Nairobi County, Kenya. Data was analysed in the light of Bandura’s (1977) social learning theory integrated with Pearson’s (2002) Theory on gender relations. The study employed a descriptive research design whose sample comprised of PDE office. Both quantitative and qualitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire, observation, interviews and Focus Group Discussions. Findings indicate that there are gender limitations in selecting life skills' teachers in schools and those life skills was mainly taught by female teachers. Teachers indicated that they were uncomfortable teaching sensitive topics to students of the opposite sex and that the syllabus was not fully covered. The majority of female students did not like sharing their problems with boys and preferred girls. This suggests gender specific barriers in the teaching of life skills in schools. In addition, findings revealed that principals of schools did not facilitate teachers’ attendance of seminars and workshops to enhance their skills. The study recommends gender-responsive teaching of life skills.en_US
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Education and Research Vol.1 No.5; May 2013en_US
dc.identifier.issn2201-6333
dc.identifier.issn2201-6740
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/13908
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherIJERen_US
dc.subjectGenderen_US
dc.subjectChallengesen_US
dc.subjectImplementationen_US
dc.subjectLife skillsen_US
dc.subjectEducationen_US
dc.subjectAdolescentsen_US
dc.subjectNairobien_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.titleGender Factors in Implementation of Life Skills Education in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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