Supervision and Utilization of School Resources in Bungoma County in Kenya

ABSTRACT This study intended to determine the role of supervision and how its level affects the level of utilizing school resources in Bungoma County. The research answered the following questions; What is the profile of respondents in terms of gender, age, length of service and education level, What is the level of supervision in schools of Bungoma County, What is the level of utilization of school resources in Bungoma County, Is there a significant difference in utilization of school resources in Private schools and public schools, rural schools and urban schools, Is there a significant relationship between the level of supervision and utilization of school resources? A cross section design method was used to collect data for this study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 385 teachers from 40 schools of both primary and secondary schools. The findings of the study were: private schools have a higher level of internal supervision and utilization of school resources compared to public schools. There was also a direct relationship between supervision and utilization of school resources. The study concluded that internal supervision determines how the school activities are done and resources used. Recommendations made included stepping up the level of supervision in public schools so as the government resources invested in education is well used, the school heads and principals should be trained regularly on how to efficiently utilize the resources they have in their schools and be creative to reduce school expenses on some projects. More external supervisors should be employed to reduce the work load of the few supervisors available.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration A ii

Declaration B iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgements v

Abstract vi

List of abbreviations vii

List of tables’ viii

Chapter Page

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Purpose of the Study 4

Research Objectives 5

Research Questions 5

Hypothesis 6

Scope 6

Significance of the Study 7

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7

Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9

VIII

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts 9

Theoretical Perspectives 16

Related Studies 19

Three METHODOLOGY 22

Research Design 22

Research Population 22

Sample Size 22

Sampling Procedure c 22

Research Instrument 23

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 24

Data Gathering Procedures 24

Data Analysis 25

Ethical Considerations 26

Limitations of the Study 26

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA 28

The profile of respondents 28

The level of internal supervision 29

The level of external supervision 30

The level of utilizing school resources 31

The significant difference in the utilization of school resources 32

The relationship between supervision and utilization of school

Resources 33

Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 34

Findings 34

Conclusions 40

Recommendations 41

References 43

Appendices

Appendix I - Transmittal Letter 44

Appendix II Clearance from Ethics Committee 45

Appendix III - Informed Consent 46

Appendix IV - Face Sheet 46

Appendix V — questionnaire on supervision 47

Appendix VI —questionnaire on utilization of school resources 48

Appendix V —content validity index for instrument 49

Appendix VII — sample size 50

Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 51