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Influence of Physical Resources on Learners’ Educational Outcomes in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya

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  • Logedi Josephine Chahilu

    (Department of Educational Psychology and Special Needs, Pwani University, Kenya.)

  • Jebii Mary Chemagosi (PhD)

    (Department of Educational Psychology and Special Needs, Pwani University, Kenya.)

  • Lusweti Sellah (PhD)

    (Department of Educational Psychology and Special Needs, Pwani University, Kenya.)

Abstract

A child’s early years are widely recognized as a critical stage in life in which social, motor, emotional, language, cognitive, and perceptual skills develop. This study aimed to examine the influence of physical learning resources on learner’s educational outcomes in public pre-primary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. The study embraced Bronfenbrenner’s (1997) Theory of Human Development and a mixed methods research design for the study. Stratified, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 78 head teachers, 116 teachers, and 7 ECE Sub County supervisors from a target population of 97 head teachers, 388 teachers, and 7 Sub County ECE supervisors. A questionnaire, an interview schedule and an observation guide were used to collect data. The pilot study was done in two schools to enhance instruments validity and reliability. Percentages, mean, and standard deviation were run to answer research questions. With a t-test of t = 5.298, and p

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  • Logedi Josephine Chahilu & Jebii Mary Chemagosi (PhD) & Lusweti Sellah (PhD), 2023. "Influence of Physical Resources on Learners’ Educational Outcomes in Public Pre-Primary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(4), pages 1154-1169, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:4:p:1154-1169
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