Availability of Learning Resources and Management of KCSE Irregularities in Nairobi County, Kenya
Keywords:
Learning and Teaching Availability, Management of Examination Irregularities, Secondary Schools, ExaminationAbstract
Examinations play a critical role in the education sector in assessing learners' knowledge and skill mastery. Therefore, they must be credible and free of irregularities. However, over the years, Kenya has seen an increase in examination malpractice. This has compelled the Kenya National Examination Council to devise some solutions to these problems. Despite the strict measures in place, several cases of KCSE examination irregularities every year are usually reported. This demonstrates that none of the existing measures have been able to eliminate examination malpractices, particularly in secondary schools in Nairobi County. This study investigated the impact of learning resource availability on the management of KCSE examination irregularities in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study population included all 99 secondary schools in Nairobi County, of which 80 were chosen. The descriptive survey design was used. The principal, dean of students, student leaders, and the county director of education were the units of observation. Data was gathered using an interview guide and questionnaires. The instruments were pre-tested to ensure their content, construct validity, and reliability. Data were analyzed by computing descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS. The study discovered a positive link between the availability and the management of KCSE irregularities. The study, therefore, concluded that adequate learning resources such as laboratory equipment, instructional or teaching aids, textbooks, revision books, a well-equipped school library, and spacious classrooms were very helpful in the management of examination irregularities. It recommended that sufficient funds be committed to developing school infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and learning resources and that the government, through the ministry of education, disburse adequate funds and material resources. The findings provide new insight on how to address examination irregularities.
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