Student Attitude towards Learning Physical Geography in Wajir County, Kenya

* 1Samson Kipchirchir and 2William Kebenei
1Moi University, Kenya 2University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya
*Corresponding Author: Bettsamson2@gmail.com

Received February 20, 2019; Revised April 19, 2019; Accepted April 25, 2019

Abstract: This study sought to investigate Challenges in teaching and learning physical geography in selected public secondary schools in Wajir County, Kenya. It has been noted over time that students’ performance in Physical Geography has been declining in relation to Human Geography. This, therefore, prompted a study to be carried out so as to establish the major challenges in teaching and learning of physical geography in Wajir County. The research aimed at investigating the student attitude towards learning physical geography in Wajir County, Kenya. The study utilized descriptive survey research design. The quantitative approach used self-administered questionnaires, which were directed to secondary school students taking Geography. Purposive sampling was used to select 21 form three students. The study found out that the students’ lack of motivation in physical geography was associated with inadequate number of teachers of geography in schools. Students’ attitudes affect performance of physical geography in Wajir County. From the study, it was concluded that students could perform well in physical geography if these variables are addressed. The study recommends that: the number of geography teachers in Wajir County should be increased; Geography teachers to attend in-service training and Students’ attitude towards geography should be improved through activities like field trips and use of motivational speakers about the benefits of geography.