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Examining the challenges of availability of Kiswahili teaching and learning resources and strategies for enhancing academic performance in Kiswahili in Alego Usonga Sub County, Kenya James Ochieng Sika; Akanga Fredrick Ochieng
Indonesian Educational Research Journal Vol. 1 No. 2 (2023): Improving Learning Quality and Student Abilities
Publisher : CV. Samuel Manurung and Co

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56773/ierj.v1i2.20

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This study explores the factors behind poor Kiswahili performance in selected schools within the Alego-Usonga Sub-County. Kiswahili is learned globally for diverse purposes, including research, travel in East and Central Africa, meeting foreign academic requirements, connecting with East African diaspora roots, and voluntary work. However, Kiswahili performance in K.C.S.E. has been consistently low, with a five-year mean score of 4.74 (equivalent to D+). The research investigates challenges related to the availability of Kiswahili teaching and learning resources and proposes strategies for academic improvement. A sample of 311 students, 15 teachers, and 15 principals was selected through appropriate methods. Findings indicate that most secondary schools have a low book ratio of 1:3, and all other resources scored poorly, with a mean of 2.92, highlighting resource inadequacy as a significant challenge. The study recommends implementing strategies like donations, fundraising, and parental involvement to enhance resource availability. In conclusion, it emphasizes the need for government and stakeholder collaboration to improve Kiswahili's performance as a subject in the Sub-County.
Examining Community Financing of School Human Resources and its Effects on Quality Education in Kisumu County, Kenya James Ochieng Sika; Duncan Owiye; Hezekiah Adwar Othoo
Indonesian Educational Research Journal Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Education system approach and student abilities
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56773/ierj.v2i1.32

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Education is an essential tool for human life that helps pupils to optimize their potential This Study was based Kisumu County was chosen for its below average KCSE mean score of 4.08 (D+) in 2017 compared to the average mean of 6 (C); low teacher student ratio at 1:59 compared to the required 1:45 and absolute poverty index of 41% compared to the national poverty index of 35.6. The purpose of this study was to analyze community financing of human resources in public secondary schools and its effect on quality of education in Kisumu County, Kenya. A descriptive and correlation research design was used in the study. Stratified simple random sampling procedure was used to sample the 64 public secondary schools in Kisumu County from which 64 school principals, 64 BOM Chairpersons, 16 CBOs and 387 purposively selected students were used for the study. Reliability of the instruments was calculated by using the test re- test and was calculated at Pearson r coefficient of 0.879. The study showed that there was strong positive correlation of 0.865 between community financing of human resources and academic performance. The study concluded that community financing of human Resources significantly influences the academic performance of learners to a great extent. The study recommended Free Day Secondary Education funding should be increased in order to achieve fully the objectives of the secondary education policy.
Co-Authors Akanga Fredrick Ochieng Duncan Owiye Hezekiah Adwar Othoo