Publication: Impact of Manegerial practices on service delivery:A case of public early childhood development and education teachers' training colleges in Coast Province, Kenya.
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2011-11
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Mount Kenya University
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Early Childhood Development and Education (E.C.D.E) is one of the key areas that need
intervention in education reforms in Kenya today. In contrast, teacher education for E.C.D.E has
historically been given very little attention by the government, hence leading to may non-
professionals to run the field as a business. This has compromised on the quality of teacher
training which may impact negatively on the learning of the children. This study therefore sought
to examine the impact of managerial practices on service delivery, a case of public early
childhood education teachers training colleges of Coast region in Kenya. The study was
conducted in Kenya in five districts namely; Taita-Taveta, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Malindi.
Descriptive survey design was used which helped to establish the impact of managerial practices
on service delivery in E.C.D teachers training colleges, offering early childhood type of
education. The target population was five public E.C.D.E teachers training colleges with a total
enrolment of 855 trainees, 5 principals, and 60 trainers. This comprised a total of 920
respondents all in the targeted colleges. Only a representative sample of 10% was studied, except
the 5 principals where purposive sampling was used, which translated to 97 respondents. Semi
structured questionnaires were used to draw up data which was processed and analysed using
statistical package for social scientists. The findings of the study revealed that most E.C.D.E
college heads in coast province possess adequate managerial skills necessary for growth and
development of their respective institutions and hence quality education. However, it was
revealed that the provision of adequate facilities that enhance learning, a role vested in the
institutions’ heads was wanting. The study concluded that careful selection and thus application
of sound managerial practices impacts positively on service delivery, a key driver to quality
learning in early childhood education and development. Based on the findings, the study
recommended total government involvement and other stakeholders in supporting early
childhood education in coast province and in Kenya at large.
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