Effects of untrained teachers on the academic performance of learners in ECDE centers within Uasin Gishu District, Kenya
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Date
2010-08
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Kampala International University.College of Education
Abstract
The study is based on Untrained ECDE Teachers whose engagement were
found to be influencing academic performance in the ECDE Centres in UasinGishu District. The study was prompted by the high rate of behaviour change observed among children after being subjected to the instruction sessions of the untrained teachers. Therefore it became necessary to research into the extend at which the untrained
ECDE Teachers instructions impact on the children and some of the factors
which negatively work against proper learning of children in ECDE Centres ..
The study is developed in such away that established the interest of members
joining the profession at the beginning or the initial years of their service.
Researching into all this, it therefore required the use of comprehensive and
appropriate methodology. A Case Study method has been used to unearth all the
finding that were targeted in this field. Given the population that is in Early Childhood Development and Education Teachers in the Uasin-Gishu District, it was necessary that a comprehensive
sampling technique be used here to enable fair and correct presentation of the
views of all the teachers in the Zone. Multi-stage sampling technique became
useful and the whole area has been subjected to produce the sample for the study. The Methodology has been supported by the use of structured interview as a tool
for data collection. Since it was considered to be the most effective. The data
analysis has been done and representation done using techniques that enable
quick understanding of the finding. The finding clearly indicates the level of influence got from the untrained teachers as opposed to trained teachers. The benefit of trained teachers been highlighted. A major recommendation in the study is to the government to clearly formulate the policies that are able to motivate teachers hence they better they best as the practice in the field and in-turn reach out to more children. Some of the base issues to be components in policy formation are creation of a sole employing
body to ECDE Teachers deliver while their mind is settled on the job they are
doing. Recommendation is also given for more research to be done to qualify the finding
documented hereby and appropriate action be taken by the Government to ratify
its policies on Early Childhood Education in order to improve the quality of Basic
Education which is her motto.
Description
Research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of bachelors degree of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Untrained, Teachers, Academic performance, Learners