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Ministry of Education together with public secondary schools have initiated continuous in-service training for their heads of departments. This study assessed the influence of in-service training of Heads of department (HODs). The objectives of the study were to; determine the mode of in-service training provided to HODs and the content of in-service training. The study was conducted in 28 public secondary schools in Marakwet Sub County. The target respondents were 28 principals and 112 HODs. Data collected was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 22.0) aided in quantitative data coding, entry and analysis. Study findings revealed that HODs rarely attend in-service training. Majority of schools were found not to have a plan for HODs in-service training. It was also established that in-service training for HODs focused on curriculum implementation, supervision, teaching methods and evaluation of learners compared to teacher resource management, innovation and management. The study recommends that there is need for regular in-service training provision for teachers. Needs assessment also needs to be conducted to ensure that training content provided to HODs is relevant.
This study sought to determine Teachers’ perceptions of the influence of In-Service Education and Training (INSET) on Head Teachers’ Human Resource Management Skills. The study was guided by
The role played by in-service training in resource management by head teachers in Free Primary Education (FPE) in public primary schools is critical. Through the FPE policy, the government pays teachers, support staff and caters for utilities and the required basic teaching and learning resources. This study sought to establish the influence of in-service training of head teachers in resource management on their implementation of free primary education (FPE) in public primary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. Theoretical foundation of the study was the Social Demand Approach to Education which is a model of educational planning aiming at aligning the educational investments according to the social demand for education but including economic use of the available resources. The study used an ex-post facto research design. A sample size of 50 head teachers was selected using simple random sampling from a population of 500 head teachers working in public primary schools in Kiambu County. The study used semi-structured questionnaires to collect primary data from the head teachers while secondary data was collected from official records. The study findings show that lack of resource management skills among Head teachers affected implementation of FPE. The study recommends that Government should avail sufficient resources for more frequent in-service training courses based on current education management issues.
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Inservice Teacher Training Programmes: Implications on Teacher Effectiveness in Secondary Schools in Kenya2017 •
This paper discusses the characteristics of head teachers in management of school facilities in Kenya. The objective was: to determine the characteristics of head teachers in management of school facilities. The research employed descriptive survey design. The research instrument used was a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics technique was used to analyze the data. Then the data was presented in tables. Conclusions: Age is an important factor in school administration as it influences the authority and experiences of the head teacher; higher levels of education correlate with levels of productivity; qualification and experience enhance the head teachers' expert power, credibility, confidence and decisiveness in managerial practice; head teachers' administration and experience play a pivotal role in determining their attitudes and approaches as well as their problem solving techniques in their schools and participation in in-service training makes head teachers more effective and efficient in management. Recommendations: The Kenya Education Management Institute should organize in-service training programmes targeting head teachers' management; the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology should provide adequate funding to enable the head teachers to participate in the in-service training programmes; also the ministry should reinforce the existing policies laws and enactments to enhance gender equity and the head teachers should be encouraged to continue upgrading their education level and professional qualification to enhance their knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies in management and head teachers need to have Masters level expertise if they are to lead their schools and help their teachers become fully proficient.
Africa Education Review
Reframing Teacher In-Service Training in Kenya: Recommendations from the Literature2018 •
The paper looks into the past shortcomings of In-service teacher training programmes in Kenya using the log fame approach and SWOT as the lenses of analysis. The findings of the analysis indicate that lack of continous proffesoional development, application of adult learning principals, effective assessments , teacher observation and feedback as the main causes of INSET ineffectiveness. Section four confirms this evidence through PRIMR INSET.
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The management of primary schools in every country in the world calls for head teachers to be well trained and qualified to discharge school duties. Due to enormous resources and effort that is used in training, managers are under pressure to demonstrate the effectiveness of training. Despite the introduction of Diploma in Education Management by Kenya Education Management Institute Training (KEMI) in 2011, there are numerous cases of mismanagement reported in some schools in Uasin Gishu County. This paper sought to assess primary school headteachers’ perceptions of competencies gained from KEMI in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study utilised descriptive research design and was guided by Kolb’ Experiential Learning Cycle theory. The study targeted 471 headteachers, 5 sub-county education officers and one county education officer. Simple random sampling was used to select 30 % (141) of the public primary schools in the county. All headteachers, 5 sub-county education officers and th...
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The Deputy head teachers are part of the school administration. They are supposed to effectively assist the school head in all areas of administration including overseeing the discipline and supervision of both the staff and students. In the process deputy head teachers are faced with some challenges. The study sought to establish the roles of deputy head teachers, the challenges they face in school administration and the strategies they use to address them. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The target population was 260 subjects from 65 public secondary schools in Imenti South District. Data was collected from a sample of 224 respondents comprising of head teachers, deputy head teachers, senior teachers and head boys/girls. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze data collected using questionnaires for the head teachers, deputy head teachers, senior teachers and head boy(s)/ girl(s). The study established that deputy head teachers are faced with challenges ...
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Principals’ supervision of instruction is vital as it ensures that all planned teaching and learning activities in a school are implemented and educational objectives achieved. Despite its importance, principals’ supervision of instruction in Homabay County over the years hasbeen below expectation as evidenced by poor performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Examinations (KCSE). This paper examines the influence of principals’ management competencies on supervision of instruction in public secondary schools in Homabay County, Kenya. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. A sample of 6 Sub County Quality Assurance Officers (SCQASOs) and 204 Heads of Departments (HODs) selected using purposive, proportionate and simple random sampling techniques were involved in the study. Data was collected using the HODs questionnaire and SCQASOs interview guide. The two instruments were validated and piloted for reliability before they were used to collect data. The i...
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