Human Resource Capabilities And Successful Implementation Of Competence Based Curriculum In Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya.

Abstract

In order to equip learners with the knowledge, abilities, and competencies required to succeed in the twenty century nations around the world are updating their education curriculum more often. To have a curriculum that is current and more comprehensive, many countries are embracing Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) education system.Hence the purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between human resource capabilities and successful implementation of competence based curriculum 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 that teachers lacked the necessary preparations to successfully integrate competence based curriculum in their classrooms. The study found a statistically significant relationship between adequacy of human resources and effective implementation of competence based curriculum. The study recommends that government should equip human resources with the necessary skills to enable them implement competence based curriculum successfully.