IMPACT OF LEARNING RESOURCES ON THE QUALITY OF LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN IMENTI CENTRAL DISTRICT, KENYA

Abstract

The quality of learning that takes place in a school determines academic performance of the pupils and eventually transition rates to secondary schools. In Imenti Central District, public primary schools have been performing poorly over the last six years in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams in comparison to other schools in Meru County and the Eastern province. This raises questions on the quality of learning in theses primary schools. It is therefore important to determine the impact of learning resources on the quality of learning in primary schools in Imenti Central District. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. A sample size of 382 respondents participated in the study. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used as tools for data collection. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and presented using frequency distribution tables and bar graphs. The study established that inadequate teaching and learning facilities affected the quality of teaching and learning. The researcher recommends public and private partnership to ensure adequate provision of teaching and learning resources in the public primary schools.