Developing Competencies Among Learners; Teachers Perception of Music and Drama

Atuta Omweri Eric and Beatrice N. Manyasi*
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Atuta Omweri Eric: Maasai Mara University, School of Education, P.0. Box 861- 20500, Narok, Kenya
Beatrice N. Manyasi*: Maasai Mara University, School of Education, P.0. Box 861- 20500, Narok, Kenya

Research Journal of Education, 2020, vol. 6, issue 6, 53-56

Abstract: The study investigated Teachers Perception of the Use of Music and Drama in Developing Competencies among learners in secondary schools. The research questions were: To what extent does participation in music develop competencies among learners in secondary schools? and to what extent does participation in drama develop competencies among learners in secondary schools. The study used a descriptive research design in describing teacher’s perception of the use of Music and Drama in developing competencies among learners. Eighty teachers who were in charge of Music and Drama were selected to form the target population. The sampling technique used was census hence all the eighty teachers formed the study sample. Data was generated using Questionnaires. Validity of the instruments was done using research experts. A pilot study of the questionnaires to test their reliability was conducted by the researcher. Data was analyzed and interpreted according to the research questions. It was presented using frequencies and percentages. The findings revealed that learners who participated in music and drama developed various competencies such as: communication skills, creativity skills, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership skills and social skills. The study concluded that learners should be encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities such as Music and Drama to facilitate acquisition of diverse competencies. There is need for supportive policies to be developed and implemented.

Keywords: Competencies; Co-curricular activities; Drama; Learners; Music (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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