Influence of types of training on teachers’ preparedness for the implementation of the competency- based curriculum in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

Wakasiaka Mwichabe *, Jane Barasa and Julius Maiyo

Department of Educational Planning & Management, Kibabii University, Bungoma County, Kenya.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(01), 946–954.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1741
Publication history: 
Received on 08 August 2024; revised on 15 September 2024; accepted on 16 September 2024
 
Abstract: 
This study sought to establish the public primary schools’ preparedness for the implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum in Trans Nzoia County; Kenya by determining the types of training among the teachers. Descriptive Survey Research Design was used. The target population was 4,414 teachers. The sample size was 443 teachers. Simple random sampling was used to get the 443 teachers from 5 Sub-Counties. Descriptive statistics was employed to summarize sample characteristics included percentages and means, while inferential statistics, One-way ANOVA test was used to establish variations on opinions of teachers of Grades 1 to 4. The study revealed that teachers were not prepared to take care of learners enabled differently since 69% had not trained in sign language and hence were not fully trained for the implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum in public primary schools.
 
Keywords: 
Competency Based Curriculum; Implementation; Types of Training; Teachers
 
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