SUBSIDIZED SCHOOL FUNDING FOR PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE ACQUISITION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAMBALE SUB COUNTY
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This study was guided by the following research question; how does subsidized school funding for physical infrastructure influence the acquisition of teaching and learning resources in public secondary schools in Nambale Sub County? Causal comparative research design was used with both qualitative and quantitative data collected for analysis. The study targeted 219 respondents drawn from the sub county education director, principals of schools, deputies and directors of studies as well as teachers of schools. The study sampled 72 respondents from the targeted population. Data collection was done using questionnaires and interview schedules. SPSS was used to process the data collected, findings were presented using APA tables. From the findings, there exist a significant positive relationship between subsidized school funding for physical infrastructure and acquisition of teaching and learning resources. The researcher made the following recommendations; the development and maintenance of physical facilities in educational institutions by communities, parents, and sponsors should continue to be encouraged. This is because lack of such facilities interferes with learning process. Difference in school facilities would be seen to account for difference in achievement. The study further asserted that learning experiences are fruitful when there are adequate quantity and quality of physical resources; and that unattractive school buildings, crowded classrooms, non-availability of playing ground and surroundings that have no aesthetic beauty can contribute to poor academic performance. Where teacher shortage exists, the principal and Board of Management (BOM) should hire on temporary basis, as there are very many trained but unemployed teachers.
Key words: Physical Infrastructure, Acquisition of Teaching and Learning Resources
CITATION: Orodi, M. G., Ateka, F., & Nganzi, A. C. (2020). Subsidized school funding for physical infrastructure and the acquisition of teaching and learning resources in public secondary schools in Nambale Sub County. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 7(3), 1082 – 1095.
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