Towards an ICT Integrated Management of School Curriculum: A Review of the Status in Secondary Schools in Uasin-Gishu and Nandi Counties, Kenya.

Abstract

This study was motivated by the realisation that many schools in Kenya have installed ICTs through various initiatives. However schools are not integrating these technologies to enhance teaching, learning and management, but mostly for computer studies and office work.This study examined the nature of ICTs, capacity of users, and level of integration. It employed descriptive survey design with 342 educators, comprising 57 headteachers and 285 teachers from 63 secondary schools. Purposive sampling was used to select headteachers, while teachers were selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire and an interview schedule and analyzed using SPSS version 17. There was an acute shortage of computers although the few available were accessible to users. There was a high level of utilisation of computers for management of examinations, but low integration into curriculum delivery and decision making. Most respondents were trained on basic computer programmes, but few on application. Acquisition of computers should be enhanced and training of users should focus on application. The use of computers should be enhanced in management and decision-making.