African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 10(1), 20-29, 2023
By Douglas Kibiru Kimotho1, Joel Wamichwe2 , Eleen Yatich3 and John Wakhanu4
1,2,3 &4The Presbyterian University of East Africa, P.O. BOX 387, Kikuyu – Kenya
Email: kimothodouglas@gmail.com
Abstract: This study examined the influence of teachers’ workload on students’ performance in national examination in public day mixed secondary schools in Laikipia West Sub-County. The study employed survey research design to collect large information about the work load and its effect in relation to academic performance. Laikipia west sub-county had a total twenty three public secondary schools (23). The study relied on both primary and secondary data collected and analysed. Primary data was collected through questionnaires administered to teachers and other sampled respondents. In this study, the researcher sampled out seven (7) public schools which represented 30.4% of the total schools. The total number of participants in this study therefore consisted of seven (7) principals (heads of institutions), fourteen (14) class teachers, one (1) quality assurance and standards officer (Q.U.A.S.O) and fourteen (14) form four student leavers were preferred because they had completed their studies and therefore had performance experience to suggest teachers’ behavior through observation. Questionnaire is the major data collection tool. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze both the quantitative data obtained, the researcher cleaned, coded all the data and entered in the computer for analysis using the SPSS version 28 which is able to handle large amount of data, given its wide spectrum of statistical procedures purposefully designed for social sciences, it is also quite efficient and quick in analyzing data. After analysis, the results were presented using frequencies, percentages and tables and plates. The study findings revealed that In Laikipia West Sub-County there has recorded very poor students’ performance in KCSE. The problem was majorly attributed to heavy teachers’ work load. The study reveals the heavy teachers’ work load in various public day secondary schools in Laikipia West Sub- County and the immediate course of action to be taken to ensure teachers’ are relieved from heavy work load. The study therefore concluded that teacher workload can have a significant impact on students’ academic performance. It is therefore important for schools and administrators to recognize the importance of providing teachers with manageable workloads to ensure that they can provide high quality instructions and support needed to their students.
Keywords: Teacher Workload, academic performance, students’ academic performance, Kenya national examination performance
Suggested Citation
Kimotho, K.D., Wamichwe, J., & Yatich, E. (2023). Relationship between Teacher Work Load and Students’ Academic Performance in Laikipia West Sub-County, Kenya. African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 10(1), 20-29. Available online at http://arjess.org/education-research/influence-of-teacher-work-load-on-students-academic-performance-in-laikipia-west-sub-county-kenya.pdf
