Challenges to effective implementation of Free Primary Education in Selected Schools of Tirap Division, Marakwet District, Kenya.
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2010-04
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
This study was carried out in Tirap division, Marakwet district Kenya with an intention
to determine and identify the outstanding challenges of Universal Primary Education in
Kenya, while reflecting some selected government aided primary schools in Tirap
division.
On this note, all other authors' works similar to this particular study were revisited and
this formed the basis of the researcher's review of related literature. A descriptive survey
design was employed since the whole study was about explaining a scenario I an event or
occurrence. In the process of data collection, questionnaires and interview guides were
employed after which data was analyzed and presented in percentages and fi-equency
distribution tables. The findings fi'om the study revealed that among the outstanding
challenges to Universal Primary Education included; uncongenial home environment,
dull curriculum, inadequate trained teachers, over population, financial resource
mismanagement, poor government monitoring and supervision, limited number of
schools, cultural practices, lingering insecurity and inadequate physical facilities.
It was recommended in this study that government funding and monitoring of Universal
Primary Education in the area of study be revisited and the need for curriculum review to
suite both the interests of the government and those of the learners.
Description
A research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Award of a Degree of Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and
Primary Education of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Free Primary Education, Implementation, Challenges, Effectiveness, Selected Schools, Marakwet District, Kenya.