Challenges of universal primary education in Kenya: a case study of selected primary schools in Nebio Bulla Jamhuria Division, Mandera District, Kenya.
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2008-12
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
This study was carried out in of Mandera District 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 Neboi bulla
Jamhuria division as an illustrative example.
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/ 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 frequency distribution tables. The
findings from 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.
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Research report submitted to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for award of degree of bachelor of education in special needs education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Universal primary education, Kenya, Primary schools, Nebio Bulla Jamhuria Division