Distance Learning and Enhancement of the Teaching Process in Kosirai Zone, Nandi North District Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL H

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

ABSTRACT V

TABLE OF CONTENTS Vi

LIST OF TABLES ix

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Background to the Study 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem 3

1.3 Objective of the Study 3

1.3.1 General Objective 3

1.3.2 Specific Objective 3

1.4 Research Questions 3

1.5 Scope of the Study 4

1.6 Significance of the Study , 4

1.7 Limitations of the Study 4

CHAPTER TWO

2.0 INTRODUCTT(~N

2.1 Distance Learning On Enhancement of Teaching Process

2.2. Impact of Distance Education on Teachers Performance.

2.3 Challenges to Distance Learning .

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0 INTRODUCTION

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3.1 Research Design 17

3.2 Population of

3.4 Research Instruments~18

3.4.1 Questionnaire 18

3.4.2 Interview Method 18

3.5 Research Procedure 18

3,6 Data Analysis and Interpretation 18

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION 20

4.0 INTRODUCTION 20

4.1 Data Analysis and Processing 20

4.1.1 Introduction 20

4.3.1 Bio — data analysis of school adminstartion 21

4.3.2 Bio-Data Analysis of tecahers 23

4.4.0 School Administrators Analysis 25

4.4.1 Response on How Distance Learning was Enhancing the Learning process ...25

4.4.2 Response on the Impact of Distance Learning on Teachers’ Performance.... 25

4.4.3 response on the challenges facing distance learning 26

4.5,OTeachers Analysis 27

4.5.1 Response on Whether Distance Learning Enhanced the Learning Process in

Schools 27

4.5.2 Response on the Impact of Distance Learning on teachers ‘performance 27

4.5.3 Response on Whether Distance Learning Faced Challenges 28

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 INTRODUCTION 29

5.1 Discussion 29

5.2 Conclusions 30

5.3 Recommendations 30

REFERENCES 32

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APPENDIX I SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS QUESTIONNAIRE 36

APPENDIX II TEACHERS QUESTIONNAIRE 39

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to analyze the impact of distance learning on enhancement of learning process. The specific objectives of the study were to find how distance learning was enhancing the learning process; examine the impact of distance learning studies on teacher’s performance and to examine the challenges to distance learning studies The methods used for data collection was questionnaires to teachers of the school involved in the study. In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that distance learning makes learning easier and more affordable in Kenya. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The researcher suggested recommendations that the Government, educational technocrats and recipients of distance learning should embrace, among others.