Development of Education in Kenya
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Definition of terms 3
1.2 Background information 4
1.2.1 Pre-colonial education 4
1.2.2 Post colonial education in Kenya (Neocolonialism) 4
1.3 National Aims/Goals of Education in Kenya 6
1.4 Structure of education 6
1.4.1 Early Childhood Development and Education 7
1.4.2 Primary education 8
1.4.3 Secondary education 9
1.4.4 Teacher Education 9
1.4.5 Tertiary Education 10
1.4.6 University education 11
1.5 Administration system 11
1.5.1 Permanent secretary 11
1.5.2 Finance and administration Division 12
1.5.3 Directorate of Education 12
1.5.4 Field Service Education Officers 13
2.0 CHALLENGES FACING THE FORMAL EDUCATION IN KENYA 14
2.1 Recommendations to the Challenge of Education in Kenya 17
3.0 Conclusion 18
3.1 References. 19
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The provision of education and training to all Kenyans is fundamental to the success of the Government’s overall development strategy. First, the long term objective of the Government is to provide every Kenyan with basic quality education and training, including 2 years of pre-primary, 8 years of primary and 4 years of secondary/technical education. Education also aims at enhancing the ability of Kenyans to preserve and utilize the environment for productive gain and sustainable livelihoods. Second, development of quality human resource is central to the attainment of national goals for industrial development. Third, the realization of universal access to basic education and training ensures equitable access to education and training for all children, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. Fourth, education is necessary for the development and protection of democratic institutions and human rights.
Hence, this paper aims at describing the development of formal education in Kenya. It will first of all explore formal education in pre-colonial era. It will then show how different commissions have contributed to the
1.1 Definition of terms 3
1.2 Background information 4
1.2.1 Pre-colonial education 4
1.2.2 Post colonial education in Kenya (Neocolonialism) 4
1.3 National Aims/Goals of Education in Kenya 6
1.4 Structure of education 6
1.4.1 Early Childhood Development and Education 7
1.4.2 Primary education 8
1.4.3 Secondary education 9
1.4.4 Teacher Education 9
1.4.5 Tertiary Education 10
1.4.6 University education 11
1.5 Administration system 11
1.5.1 Permanent secretary 11
1.5.2 Finance and administration Division 12
1.5.3 Directorate of Education 12
1.5.4 Field Service Education Officers 13
2.0 CHALLENGES FACING THE FORMAL EDUCATION IN KENYA 14
2.1 Recommendations to the Challenge of Education in Kenya 17
3.0 Conclusion 18
3.1 References. 19
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The provision of education and training to all Kenyans is fundamental to the success of the Government’s overall development strategy. First, the long term objective of the Government is to provide every Kenyan with basic quality education and training, including 2 years of pre-primary, 8 years of primary and 4 years of secondary/technical education. Education also aims at enhancing the ability of Kenyans to preserve and utilize the environment for productive gain and sustainable livelihoods. Second, development of quality human resource is central to the attainment of national goals for industrial development. Third, the realization of universal access to basic education and training ensures equitable access to education and training for all children, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. Fourth, education is necessary for the development and protection of democratic institutions and human rights.
Hence, this paper aims at describing the development of formal education in Kenya. It will first of all explore formal education in pre-colonial era. It will then show how different commissions have contributed to the
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