Factors Affecting the Teaching and Performance of Science Subjects: A Case Study of Baringo District Secondary Schools, Kabartonjo Division, Kenya
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2008-11
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of science with education
Abstract
The study was conducted to establish the ineffective teaching and performance of science
subjects. It was particularly sought to establish the factors that affect the teaching and
performance of science subjects in secondary school levels in Kenya.
The study was conducted using survey design. The data was collected using questionnaires as
the main tool from 40 respondents, from three main secondary schools in Kabarajonjo
Division, Baringo District Kenya. Data was presented using tables and analyzed basing on
percentage distribution technique.
The study established that, there are factors that affect teaching and performance of science
subjects which include lack of functional laboratories, lack of adequate science textbooks,
teacher learner ratio and lack of enough classrooms. All these would lead to poor
performance in science subjects.
The study concludes that, learning and teaching of science subjects is almost becoming a rote
memory exercise in secondary schools in Kenya. This is due to inavailability of resources
and learning facilities and poor involvement of practical work. It recommends that equal
distribution of resources and learning facilities should be ensured and emphasized of
practical work in secondary school level in Kenya.
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A Research Report Submitted To The Faculty Of Education In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For The Degree Of Bachelor Of Science With Education Of Kampala International University
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Teaching and Performance of Science Subjects, Kabartonjo Division, Kenya