INFLUENCE OF PROVISION OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES ON IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM IN PUBLIC JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BANISA SUB-COUNTY, MANDERA COUNTY, KENYA
Abstract
Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study was to assesses the influence of provision of physical facilities on implementation of competency-based curriculum in public junior secondary schools in Banisa Sub- County, Mandera County, Kenya. Provision of physical facilities is a key pillar in the implementation of competency-based curriculum (CBC) in secondary schools.
Statement of the Problem: The implementation of CBC in Banisa Sub-County has not been smooth, as evidenced by the low competencies exhibited by many learners in public junior secondary schools in key learning areas such as mathematics, language, and sciences, among others.
Methodology: The research employed mixed methodology, combining descriptive and phenomenological research designs. It targeted a total of 126 respondents, including 17 headteachers, 107 teachers, and 2 Sub- County Directors of Education (TSC and MoE). The sample size was 95 participants determined using Yamane's Formula. Stratified and simple random sampling methods were used to select participants, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques were employed to analyze the collected data.
Findings: The study established that students’ participation in public secondary schools is still low despite the efforts by the government. Despite increased enrollment, the number of students who compete their secondary education is low with characterized with high dropout rates. This is attributed to hidden costs amidst other economic dynamics.
Conclusion: The implementation of the competency-based curriculum (CBC) in public junior secondary schools in Banisa Sub- County faces substantial challenges primarily related to the inadequacy of physical facilities. The absence of conducive classrooms, safe playgrounds, well-stocked resource centers, and proper sanitary facilities has impeded effective CBC delivery and resulted in lower competencies among students in critical subjects.
Recommendations: The study recommends that the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders should continue the process of constructing more conducive classrooms and repair existing ones, more sanitary facilities and provide well-stocked resource centers with up-to-date learning materials anchored on key CBC learning areas. The Ministry of Education should formulate a policy which details procedures through which different stakeholders can partner with school management to enhance the implementation of competency-based curriculum.
Keywords: Implementation, competency-based curriculum, physical facilities, public secondary schools, Banisa Sub-County, Mandera County.
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