Faculty of Social Sciences and Technologyhttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/8762024-03-28T19:29:20Z2024-03-28T19:29:20ZAN EVALUATION OF THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC EDUCATION IN PRIMARY TEACHERS’ TRAINING COLLEGES IN KENYA: A CASE OF KISII COUNTYSAMBU, ALICEhttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/19682024-03-22T10:52:04Z2022-11-01T00:00:00ZAN EVALUATION OF THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC EDUCATION IN PRIMARY TEACHERS’ TRAINING COLLEGES IN KENYA: A CASE OF KISII COUNTY
SAMBU, ALICE
The use of technology is not a new venture in the teaching and learning of music; it has assisted music educators for centuries. Harpsichord and piano are examples of old technological gadgets that were of great importance to those who first used them, just as recently invented devices such as computers, electronic keyboards, and compact discs (CDs) are to those who use them today. This study evaluated the use of technology in Primary Teachers' Training Colleges in Kenya, the case of Kisii County. The following are the study objectives: to examine what technology is used in teaching music in Primary Teachers Training Colleges (PTTCs); to establish the extent to which available technology is used in PTTCs; to identify challenges to technological integration, and to establish possible solutions to the challenges faced in the use of technology in PTTCs. The study employed a mixed-method approach to data collection and analysis. The target population consisted of 1500 student teachers, 4 principals, and 8 music tutors from the four teachers' training colleges in Kisii County. The study used purposive and systematic sampling techniques to select all the 4 principals of the primary teachers' training colleges in Kisii County, the 8 music tutors, and the 150 student teachers. The study sampled a total of 162 respondents. Questionnaires, an in depth interview guide, and documented data were used as research instruments. The data processing was done by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)program. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics, that is, in the form of frequencies and percentages. The Quantitative data was presented in the form of tables and charts. The qualitative data was analyzed, categorized into themes, and presented in narrative form. The study established that providing access to the required technological and non technological resources such as chalkboards, flip charts, keyboards, pianos, television/videos, audio CDs, and radio resources for all students; lack of electricity, provision of adequate administrative support, and technical issues were significant challenges to the use of technology in PPTCs. It was concluded that chalkboards, local resources, flip charts, audio CDs, recorders, and pianos/ keyboards were sufficiently available for teaching and learning music. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education provide adequate funds to PTTCs to purchase the required technology. In addition, the ministry of education should organize training seminars for music tutors on technology to facilitate their use in the teaching and learning of music. Further, administrators of PPTCs should adequately plan music halls to facilitate electricity access points for use with the available technology.
2022-11-01T00:00:00ZMANAGEMENT OF TACIT KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AT INSURANCE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (IRA), NAIROBI, KENYAMUTUKU, THERESIAhttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/19672024-03-22T10:49:31Z2022-11-01T00:00:00ZMANAGEMENT OF TACIT KNOWLEDGE FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AT INSURANCE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (IRA), NAIROBI, KENYA
MUTUKU, THERESIA
An organization's ability to sustain a long-lasting competitive advantage is brought about by the appropriate management of tacit knowledge. This study purposed to examine ways in which tacit knowledge is managed at IRA, Nairobi, Kenya as well as examine its challenges. The study gives recommendations that if applied can competitive advantage for IRA. The study’s specific objectives were; to establish the sources of tacit knowledge at IRA Nairobi, Kenya, to determine the management's responsibility in establishing a favourable atmosphere for tacit KM in order to bring about a competitive advantage at IRA, Nairobi, Kenya, to assess ways in which tacit knowledge management is applied at IRA Nairobi, Kenya in order to bring competitive advantage, to examine the challenges encountered and give recommendations in the management of tacit knowledge for competitive advantage at IRA, Nairobi, Kenya. This study was informed by the Knowledge Conversion Theory – Socialization, Externalization, Combination and Internalization (SECI). The research employed a qualitative research method. An exploratory case design was applied to understand the phenomenon and an interpretivist philosophical world view was adopted by the researcher. The target population was 85 members of staff at IRA out of which a sample of 43 was drawn using purposive criterion sampling. Data was collected using face to face interviews and reported in verbatim. NVivo version 12 software program was used for the analysis of the study and the findings presented in terms of figures and charts. The research revealed that tacit knowledge management practices are implemented at IRA to some extent. Different sources of tacit knowledge management were identified, majority being held by the staff members. Further, it was established that the management supports knowledge management initiatives in the organization. Through tacit knowledge management, the organization has acquired a competitive advantage over other firms thereby demonstrating the importance of tacit knowledge to a firm. Despite these, the research established that there were some challenges facing tacit knowledge management in the organization. These included lack of commitment from staff and lack of a policy. The study recommends a structured way of tacit knowledge management, involvement of staff in tacit knowledge management and having proper policies for managing tacit knowledge, among other strategies. This study is also relevant for government such as parastatals in the management of the rich tacit knowledge within their organizations as it reiterates the importance of the same
2022-11-01T00:00:00ZA STUDY OF THE UNDERGRADUATE RECORDS MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM AND THE LABOUR MARKET IN KENYA: A CASE OF MOI AND KENYATTA UNIVERSITIESMAGAWI, SILAShttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/19662024-03-22T10:46:35Z2022-11-01T00:00:00ZA STUDY OF THE UNDERGRADUATE RECORDS MANAGEMENT CURRICULUM AND THE LABOUR MARKET IN KENYA: A CASE OF MOI AND KENYATTA UNIVERSITIES
MAGAWI, SILAS
There is a link between the content of Records Management curricula in Kenyan universities and the Records Management labour market in Kenya. Employers’ input and review of the institution’s curriculum typically produce better skilled, more knowledgeable employees who have a greater potential to succeed once they leave universities. This research aimed to identify the relevance of the undergraduate records management curriculum at Kenyatta University and Moi University to the labour market in Kenya as this is the education level that shapes up most professionals’ career paths. The challenge of the high unemployment rate among Kenyans in general as thousands of graduates come out of universities each year also motivated this research. The objectives included identifying the link between the undergraduate records management curriculum and the labour market in Kenya, exploring the evolving changes in the responsibilities of record managers in Kenya, examining the relevance of the records management training at Moi University and Kenyatta University to the labour market in Kenya and making recommendations on the records management curriculum at Moi University and Kenyatta University. The contextual set-up of the study was Kenyan universities and narrowed down to universities offering records management at the undergraduate level and online job listing sites in Kenya. The research employed mixed methods of both quantitative and qualitative methods of research. The target population of the research were graduates of, and current chairpersons of records management departments of Moi University and Kenyatta University. The sample included 66 graduates of records management and 2 heads of records management departments. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences and Atlas.ti and presented in tables, diagrams and graphs. The research revealed that there is a mismatch between the records management curriculum offered and the market demands. This mismatch was attributed to several factors, the main ones being the theoretical nature of studies as well as the impact of Information Communication Technology in records management. The research further revealed that there is minimal consultation between the Universities and the market in curriculum review and that records management is not as popular in the Kenyan labour market. The study recommended having programs that bring the various stakeholders together, regular curriculum reviews and integration of Information Communication Technology in records management. These findings could be used by local universities, Commission for University Education and employers in charting the way forward regarding records management as a profession
2022-11-01T00:00:00ZASSESSMENT OF FACTORS INFLUENCING E PROCUREMENTADOPTION BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN NYERI COUNTY – KENYAGITONGA, PETERhttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/19652024-03-22T10:43:55Z2023-11-01T00:00:00ZASSESSMENT OF FACTORS INFLUENCING E PROCUREMENTADOPTION BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN NYERI COUNTY – KENYA
GITONGA, PETER
Worldwide, SMEs have been seen as catalysts of economic growth and empowerment more so in emerging economies such as Kenya where they constitute more than 80% of all business entities. Growth in technology and huge technological advancements led to innovations such as e-procurement which is the application of information systems and usage of electronic means such as internet in carrying out procurement activities and process leading to numerous benefits. However, previous studies have shown that SMEs in unindustrialized nations have not fully adopted e-procurement or there is no adoption at all. Similarly, there is little literature on implementation of e-procurement by SMEs in emerging economies. Objectives of the study were assessment of organizational, technological and environmental factors as factors that influence e-procurement adoption by SMEs in Nyeri county as well as establishing the moderating effect of government policies on the relationship between factors affecting e procurement adoption and the adoption of e-procurement by SMEs in Nyeri County. The study was premised on Diffusion of innovation thery and the Technological Organizational Environmental (TOE) adoption framework theory in assessing e-procurement implementation by SMEs. This study applied inferential statistics so as to inference the population and enable generalization of the research findings. Descriptive statistics were used to measure variability and provided data summaries and results presented in tables. The study sampled 195 respondents from a target populace of 377 firms by use of stratified sampling method. Data gathering was by use of questionnaires where 128 responses were gotten from the sample. SPSS system was used for data analysis. A pilot study was conducted to test the validity and reliability of the study which yielded a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of 0.72 (72%) with an internal consistency of 99.2% hence the tools of data collection was deemed reliable. The study through logistic regressions analysis found that organizational, technological and environmental factors had no significant relationship on adoption of e-procurement. It also found that government policies had no moderating effect on independent variables that influence acceptance of e-procurement by SMEs. The research concluded that e-procurement implementation by SMEs was still very low and recommended that SMEs should be sensitized and encouraged to use e-procurement. It also recommended further studies to establish barriers that could still be hindering adoption and also the best forms of e-procurement technologies that SMEs can comfortably adopt
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