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Title: The Role of Teacher knowledge on implementation of Integrated Science in Competency Based Curriculum in Junior Schools: A case Study of Westlands Sub-County
Authors: Francis Irungu and Anne Munuku
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Francis Irungu1 and Anne Munuku2 1. Masters Graduate Department of Educational and Psychological Studies 2. Lecturer, Department of Educational and Psychological Studies KCA University, P. O. Box 56808 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
MLA 8 Irungu, Francis, and Anne Munuku. "The Role of Teacher knowledge on implementation of Integrated Science in Competency Based Curriculum in Junior Schools: A case Study of Westlands Sub-County." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 9, no. 11, Nov. 2024, pp. 5372-5391, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.027. Accessed Nov. 2024. APA 6 Irungu, F., & Munuku, A. (2024, November). The Role of Teacher knowledge on implementation of Integrated Science in Competency Based Curriculum in Junior Schools: A case Study of Westlands Sub-County. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 9(11), 5372-5391. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.027 Chicago Irungu, Francis, and Anne Munuku. "The Role of Teacher knowledge on implementation of Integrated Science in Competency Based Curriculum in Junior Schools: A case Study of Westlands Sub-County." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 9, no. 11 (November 2024), 5372-5391. Accessed November, 2024. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2024.v09i11.027.
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ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of teacher knowledge on implementation of integrated science in Competency Based Curriculum in junior schools in Westlands Sub-County. The social development theory underpinned the study. A descriptive research design was used. The target population were teachers, principals and heads of departments in the 30 junior schools in Westlands Sub County. A census was conducted for the integrated science teachers while 30% of heads of departments and principals were purposively selected. Data were collected through mixed methods. A structured questionnaire was distributed to the teachers in the selected schools. Interviews were conducted with heads of departments and principals. A pilot study was conducted to establish the validity and reliability of the data collection tools. Quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 29, employing correlation and regression analysis techniques. Qualitative data was analysed thematically. Results showed that teacher knowledge positively correlated with implementation of integrated science in the CBC in JSS(r=0.926 p=0.000). This study concludes that, despite teachers' strong understanding of integrated science, they face challenges due to a lack of resources, such as teaching materials and laboratory equipment. There was an increase in teacher workload, yet few received sufficient job training or continuous education opportunities in integrated science. The study concludes that, while the types of resources provided are relevant for instructional teaching, there is inadequacy in the provision of teaching resources. The study recommends that JSS should encourage greater involvement in research activities and professional organizations to promote continuous professional growth.

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