An Evaluation of The Availability of Learning Materials for Ecde at the Teachers Advisory Centres In Kenya

Abstract

The focus of this study was to investigate if Teachers Advisory Centres (TACs) in Wareng District, Kenya are equipped with learning materials useful for ECDE. This work was based on Chris Argyris’ intervention theory. Forty (40) head teachers, 111 ECD teachers and 125 lower primary school teachers participated in the study. Descriptive survey research design was adapted for the study. Stratified, proportionate and simple random sampling techniques were used to obtain the samples. Data for the study was collected using questionnaire, observation checklist and interview schedule. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Chi-square was used to test the hypothesis. The study established that although the provision of learning materials was central to the mission of the TACs, they were equipped with very few materials which were neither well organized nor sufficient to be borrowed by teachers. The researcher hopes that the findings will be useful to teachers and policy makers in enhancement of the utilization of the TACs for the provision of learning materials for better teaching in early childhood in Kenya. The study proposes that the TAC be well facilitated and equipped so as to support teachers in delivering the curriculum effectively.

Key words: evaluation, availability, learning materials