Perceptions of Teachers on E-Resources in Teaching and Learning of English Language in Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume IV, Issue IX, September 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186

Perceptions of Teachers on E-Resources in Teaching and Learning of English Language in Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Mark W. Muvango^1*, Kowino J. Obwana², Ajuoga Milcah³ & Okono Elijah^4
1Post Graduate Student (PhD), Department of Educational Communication, Technology and Curriculum Studies, Maseno University, Kenya
²Lecturer, Department of Educational Communication, Technology and Curriculum Studies, Maseno University, Kenya
³Lecturer, Department of Education, St. Paul’s University, Kenya
⁴Post Graduate Student (PhD), School of Education, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
*Corresponding Author

Abstract: Electronic resources (E-resources) sparked creativity and enlivened teaching and learning process. They also enabled conceptualization of abstract concepts in the curriculum. Despite integration of e-resources in teaching and learning, English language registered dismal performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations in Kakamega County, Kenya. In the years 2012 – 2019 there was negative deviations: 0.0011 – 0.01 in KCSE examinations respectively. The blame was on inadequate and inappropriate integration of e-resources in the curriculum. The purpose of the study was to assess integration of e-resources in teaching and learning of English language in public secondary schools in Kakamega County. Specific objective of the study was to: determine perceptions of teachers on e-resources in teaching and learning of English language in public secondary schools in Kakamega County, Kenya. The study found out that e-resources ensured understanding of concepts (67.6%), ensured long retention in learning (100%), concepts became lively during learning (100%) and enhanced learning in the curriculum (96.5%). Based on the findings, the study recommended that teachers should use e-resources appropriately to improve learning outcomes. The study contributed to development of teacher of English in regard to integration of e-resources in teaching and learning process. It also generated new knowledge of searching, selecting, processing and using technological information adequately in learning of English language.

Key words: Perception, e-resources, Teaching and learning Acronyms and Abbreviation: ROK – Republic of Kenya, KNEC – Kenya National Examination Council, TV – Television, KCSE – Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, CEMASTEA – Centre for Mathematics and Science and Technology Education in Africa

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