Adequacy Of Physical Resources And Effective Implementation Of Competence Based Curriculum In Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.

Abstract

Countries all over the globe are engaged in curriculum reforms to incorporate competencies into their education systems. The intention is to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to succeed in the twenty first century. The purpose of this study is therefore to assess the relationship between the adequacy of physical resources and effective implementation of competence based curriculum (CBC) in public primary schools in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and correlational research design. This study was guided by Individualized Theory developed by Fred Keller Gilmour Sharman (1968) and System Theory of Management founded by Ludwig Von (1968). A sample of 333 participants took part in the study. To gather information from the respondents for the study. A questionnaire and interview schedule were employed to collect data. Quantitative data was analysed by use of descriptive statistics whereas qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Data was analysed with the aid of statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 26. Hypotheses were tested using linear regression statistics at alpha =0.05 significant level. The study findings indicated there was inadequate physical facilities which negatively affect effective implementation of CBC and that there was a statistically significant relationship between adequacy of physical resources and effective implementation of competence based curriculum. The study recommends that government should provide adequate physical resources to all public primary schools to ensure successful implementation of competence based curriculum.