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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: History and Government has been identified as an important subject in Kenya's education system. It is useful in the promotion of development socially, economically and politically. This paper highlights the problems encountered by teachers in using identified instructional methods and materials in their teaching of History and Government in secondary schools. The paper is based on a study conducted in Wareng District in the North Rift Valley region of Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive design. The population comprised the History and Government teachers of the secondary schools that participated in the study. Simple and stratified random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 120 respondents. Questionnaires, interview and observation schedules were used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that teachers rarely used the most appropriate instructional methods in teaching the subject. A majority of the teachers indicated to occasionally use methods like field trip, question and answer, discussion and role play among others. The use of instructional materials in teaching the subject was reported by few teachers. Most schools were reported to lack the necessary instructional materials for teaching the subject. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends the need to improve instructional approaches by History and Government teachers. The teachers need to use various and appropriate teaching methods and instructional materials, in order to develop positive attitudes of learners towards the subject. The study is significant as it focuses on the instructional methods and use of instructional materials in teaching of History and Government. Through the investigation, recommendations were made towards effective use of instructional methods and materials in teaching and learning of the subject. |
| Keywords: assessment, instructional methods, challenges, teachers, history, government, wareng district, Kenya |
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