Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-3 | Issue-01 | 113-118
Original Research Article
Utility of Pre-Schools Learning Environment in Kenya: It’s Role in Enhancing Pupil Enrolment
Tuitoek F.K Joseph, Limo J. Beatrice, Ambrose Joseph Simiyu
Published : Jan. 30, 2018
Abstract
The overall goal of the Pre-school (Early Childhood Education
Development) investment programme is to enhance access, equity and quality of
education for all Kenyan children aged 3-5 years, especially the most vulnerable
living in ASALs, urban slums and pockets of poverty. The importance of Preschool Education includes development of mental functions of children in areas
such as language, motor skills, psychosocial, cognitive and learning. This study
was designed to evaluate the effect of learning resources in public pre- schools
pupil enrolment in Kenya. The study target population was 45 Head teachers, 91
Teachers and one DICECE Programme officer. Simple random sampling, stratified
and purposive sampling technique were used in choosing the sample size in Eldoret
East Sub-County, Kenya. The data of the study was collected using questionnaires
and checklist. The obtained data was analyzed using thematic approach, Pearson’s
Product Moment Correlation and Simple linear regression. The findings indicate
that there is a positive and significant relationship between learning resources and
pupil enrolment level this implies that with every unit increase in physical
infrastructure there is increase in the enrolment level. It is recommends that the
ministry of education should establish community related factors and psychosocial
factors across the pre-school education sector. It is hoped that the findings of this
study will be of great importance to policy makers on understanding the best
strategies that will promote efficacies in the administration of Pre-School
Education.