Influence of Headteachers’ Information Communication Technology Infrastructure Facilitation on Implementation of Competency-Based Education in Junior Secondary Schools in Voi Sub-County, Kenya
Rachael Nose Maleko & Mary Mugwe Chui
School of Education, Mount Kenya University
Email: rachaelmaleko@gmail.com
Abstract: The Purpose of this research was to assess influence of Headteachers’ Information Communication Technology Infrastructure Facilitation on implementation of Competency-Based Education in Junior secondary schools in Voi Sub-County, Kenya. Empirical review of literature was anchored on psychological theory of supervision, Goal setting theoryand Diffusions of Innovations Theory. A mixed methods and descriptive survey design was used targeting 30 Headteachers, 3 Curriculum Support Officers, 4,512 Junior school students, 118 teachers and 1,200 parents. Using Yamane’s formulae,a sample of 16 headteachers, 3 Curriculum Support Officers, 60 teachers, 220 Junior secondary students and 74 parents were selected totalling to 373 respondents. Questionnaires, interview guides and focus group discussion guides were used to collect data. Validity of tools was examined through expert judgement while reliability was measured through application of Cronbach’s Alpha formulae where an alpha value of 0.76 was obtained. Data analysis was carried out descriptively, inferentially using Karl Pearson correlation Coefficient with aid of SPSS Version 30 and thematically. Quantitative data was presented in frequency tables, column graphs and pie charts while qualitative data was presented in narration based on various themes. Findings revealed that provision of Information Communication Technology infrastructure is not just merely availing hardware materials, but it is all about developing a sustainable digital superhighway within Junior high schools. Recommendations were however made for government through Ministry of Education to increase funding of Information Communication Technology infrastructure within schools to ensure equitable distribution of such devices.
