Physical Facilities for Holistic Education: Lessons from Secondary Schools in Kiambu and Samburu Counties, Kenya
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Date
2016
Authors
Waweru, Peter Ndirangu
Thinguri, Ruth
Chui, Mary Mugwe
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Publisher
International Knowledge Sharing Platform
Abstract
This paper is premised on the background that majority of researchers and educationists who have contributed to
the discourse on education for sustainability seem to be in agreement that management of physical facilities are
critical ingredients in achieving holistic and sustainable education. The study examined the application of
physical facilities as determinants of holistic education in Kiambu and Samburu Counties, Kenya. The study
employed an explanatory mixed methods research design, using a sample size of 707 respondents. The main
research instruments used to collect data were questionnaires, interview guides and observation checklists. The
findings revealed mixed results with principals attaching higher premium than the senior teachers and students
on the use of physical facilities as a determinant of holistic education. The test of hypothesis revealed a
significant relationship between physical facilities and holistic education. The regression analysis corroborated
by qualitative data from interviews and observations led to the conclusion that the use of academic and nonacademic dynamics such as physical facilities were viable and timely ingredients for sustainable and holistic
educational development. It was thus recommended that educationists and school leaders and managers should
adopt a well-balanced combinations of academic and non-academic variables such as physical facilities and
environmental management in designing holistic education to replace the traditional use of only academic
excellence.
Description
A research article published in Journal of Education and Practice
Keywords
Education, Environment, Physical facilities, Kenya
Citation
Ndirangu, W. P., Thinguri, R., & Chui, M. M. (2016). Physical Facilities for Holistic Education: Lessons from Secondary Schools in Kiambu and Samburu Counties, Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice, 7(33), 190-198.