Survival Rate in Science and Technology Programmes: Flow of Student in Kenyan Universities
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract:Ministry of Education is determined to improve access, equity, quality, and relevance of education through better management of service delivery to all learners. Achievement in this sector will, therefore, enhance economic growth, create more employment, and guarantee sustainable development for the Kenyan people. The country therefore, has no choice but must make massive investment in science, mathematics and technology education, particularly in women; if at all the set targets will be to achieve the goals well articulated in Vision 2030.The purpose of the study was to determine the rate of flow of men and women in selected science and technology programmes in Kenyan universities is the same and to investigate alternative strategic to enhance survival rate of flow of men and women in selected science and technology programmes in Kenyan universities is the same. The theory used in this study was Liberal feminism. It is rooted in the tradition of 16th- and 17th-century liberal philosophy, which focused on the ideals of equality and liberty. The research design used in this study is ex post facto. The study was carried out in 3 Kenyan public and 3 private universities. The data of the study was collected using questionnaires and focus group discussion. The obtained data was analyzed using Wilcoxon Mann–Whitney Test. This test is a non-parametric analog to the independent t-test and is used when one does not assume that the dependent variable is a normally distributed interval variable (one can only assume that the variable has at least ordinal. The findings indicate that lack of adequate qualified personnel remain the number one factor that hinders the full rolling out of SMT programmes besides the expensive equipment in both public and private universities. It is recommend that girls are equally good in terms of performance at the university level means gender gap can be crossed in STs related professions. A lot then needs to be done from early childhood education, through primary to secondary school level to significantly improve the number of girls transiting to university. Keywords: Survival Rate, Flow, Programmes, Universities.
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Kennedy Ole Kerei
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