Assessment of Textbook Programme: Retrospect and Prospects - Focus on Public primary schools in Murang'a South District, Kenya

About the Book Access to educational opportunity is a prerequisite for social and economic transformation in contemporary society. This work assesses the utilization of textbooks at primary school level as an avenue for knowledge and skill acquisition for development. The work provides an exclusive and timely analysis of the procurement and utilization of textbooks in a typical rural context by providing both qualitative and quantitative data to triangulate the findings. By assessing the textbook programme, the author brings to the fore lessons learned and discusses the implications as well as practical interventions for enhancing teaching effectiveness, a crucial ingredient for the realization of Millennium Development Goals and Kenya's Vision 2030.

About the author

Dr. S. M. Mbugua-Macharia holds a Ph D in Educational Research and Evaluation from Catholic University of Eastern Africa. She has a wide experience in teaching and conducting social science research in East Africa. She is an adjunct lecturer at Catholic University of Eastern Africa and a consultant in programme evaluation.

Product details

• Authors: Susan M Mbugua- Macharia, Susan M. Mbugua- Macharia
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2013
• EAN: 9783659365263
• ISBN: 978-3-659-36526-3
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 387 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Primary school