The Extent to which Adherence to Policy in Maintenance of Physical Resources Impacts on KCSE Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiminini Sub-County

Elizabeth N. Kundu
Dr. Areba George Ngwacho
Dr. Khisa J. E. Mbotela
Department of Educational Administration planning and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya
Corresponding Author: gareba@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke.

Received June 2, 2020; Revised November 11, 2020; Accepted November 12, 2020

Abstract: Physical resource management is a crucial aspect of the overall management of a school. A direct correlation exists between quality of school facilities provided and performance in National examinations. This study assessed the extent to which adherence to Policy in Maintenance of Physical Resources Impacts on KCSE Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kiminini Sub-County. A descriptive survey design was used. The research instruments were questionnaires for the head teachers, teachers and students. An interview schedule for the Sub-County Director of Sub- County (SDE) and an observation schedule to assess the status of physical facilities in public secondary schools in Kiminini Sub-County were used. The target population comprised of head teachers, teachers and students of all the 57 public secondary schools in Kiminini Sub-County. Stratified random sampling was used to select 26.7% (15) head teachers, convenience sampling to select 60 teachers and systematic random sampling to select 300 students from the 15 secondary schools. Validity and reliability of the research instruments was determined through pilot-testing. The study found out that non-adherence to policy on maintenance of physical facilities impacts greatly performance in schools. The study concluded that for effective management of the scarce physical and material resources, participatory management through delegation and established policies are essential for ensuring that school resources are well managed to achieve school objectives. The study recommends that the government needs to monitor policies that facilitate effective and efficient management of physical and material resources. Significantly this study will guide policy enhancement on prudent management of school resources.