The impact of teaching methods on effective performance of science by students in Gaithei Secondary School, District (Kenya)
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2008-11
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
Considering the contributions of mathematics, science, and technology to today's world,
one would have expected mounting interest in these disciplines, but the reverse seems to be
the case. Indeed, there is declining enrolment in sciences ubjects among the youth, and
poor perfonnance in examinations, such as those taken in secondary level education. This
is blamed solely on the teaching methods in application hence the study
The study adopted a Descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a
better understanding of the impact of teaching methods on effective perfo1111ance of
science by students in Gaitheri secondary school, Muranga district. The method chosen
allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth
understanding of the topic under study.
Infonnation collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness.
After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency
across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research
study was presented and analyzed using tables.
This report provides suggestions for more effective teaching methods to enhance the
performance of science. It is designed for policy makers, planners and stakeholders in the
education sector.
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A research project submitted to institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfilment of
the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Education in science of Kampala International University
Keywords
Teaching methods, performance of science, Students, Kenya