Availability and Use of Instructional Media Technology Equipment in Teacher Training in Kenyan Universities

Abstract

This paper assesses the status of instructional media technology equipment based on a survey of Bachelor of Education undergraduate preparation in development and administration of instructional media technology by Kenyan universities. The research sampled four universities out of the thirteen that are operational in Kenya. The universities that participated in the study were Moi University, Kenyatta University, the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and Baraton University. A survey research design was adopted. The researcher visited the Universities and third year Bachelor of Education students. Lecturers were involved in the study. Questionnaire, interviews and observations were used to collect data. The study established that departments of Educational Communications and Technology were inadequately equipped, lecturers were overloaded and time allocated could not allow all components to be taught. In light of the said findings the author recommends that universities should source for funds and ensure that ECT departments are adequately equipped

Keywords: Availability, Use, Instructional Media Technology Equipment, Teacher Training, Kenyan Universities