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Physical Determinants of Educational Resources Management for Enhancing Students’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Vihiga County, Kenya

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  • Caroline Ayoti

    (Kisii University College P.O Box 408 – 40200, Kisii, Kenya)

  • Grace Koteng

    (Kisii University College P.O Box 408 – 40200, Kisii, Kenya)

  • Raphael Ongunya Odhiambo

    (Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O Box 190 – 50100, Kakamega, Kenya)

Abstract

Resource utilization is an integral part of the overall management of the school. Education in a school is explored by provision of resources, their maximum utilization and management. Proper management of resources enhances students’ performance and achieves the educational objectives. The success or failure of any organization, business or enterprise depends highly on proper management of human and material resources. The purpose of this study was to establish the physical determinants of management of educational resources for enhancing students’ performance in secondary schools in Vihiga County. The specific objective was to establish the physical determinants of educational resources management and their influence on students’ performance in secondary schools in Vihiga County. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The sample size composed of principles, teachers, students and County Quality Assurance and Standards Officers. Simple random sampling method, saturated sampling technique and purposive sampling method were used to select samples. Questionnaires, in-depth interview guides, observation schedules and document analysis were used to collect data. Reliability of instruments was explored in the pilot study conducted in 3 secondary schools. Results of reliability of the instruments were assessed using Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient test. Face validity was established by availing instruments to supervisors. Qualitative data from interviews was transcribed and reported according to emerging themes, categories and sub-categories while quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentages. Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient was used to establish relationships between variables. Findings of the study revealed that the physical determinants of educational resources management were availability and adequacy of the resources. From the study, it is recommended that the government provides adequate educational resources in schools to enhance good performance of learners in exams.

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  • Caroline Ayoti & Grace Koteng & Raphael Ongunya Odhiambo, 2016. "Physical Determinants of Educational Resources Management for Enhancing Students’ Performance in Secondary Schools in Vihiga County, Kenya," Research Journal of Education, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 2(7), pages 121-128, 07-2016.
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