Physical Facilities for Holistic Education: Lessons from Secondary Schools in Kiambu and Samburu Counties, Kenya

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dc.contributor.authorWaweru, Peter Ndirangu
dc.contributor.authorThinguri, Ruth
dc.contributor.authorChui, Mary Mugwe
dc.date.accessioned2020-11-10T13:30:33Z
dc.date.available2020-11-10T13:30:33Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.descriptionA research article published in Journal of Education and Practiceen_US
dc.description.abstractThis 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNdirangu, 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.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2222-1735 (Paper), 2222-288X (Online)
dc.identifier.urihttps://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JEP/article/view/34145/35114
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/20875
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Knowledge Sharing Platformen_US
dc.subjectEducationen_US
dc.subjectEnvironmenten_US
dc.subjectPhysical facilitiesen_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.titlePhysical Facilities for Holistic Education: Lessons from Secondary Schools in Kiambu and Samburu Counties, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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