Promoting Reading Culture: The Case of Student-Participation in Selection of Reading Materials in Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega County, Kenya

Solomon Simwa
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Solomon Simwa: Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Educational Media, Moi University, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2020, vol. 7, issue 1, 06-09

Abstract: Following introduction of Free Tuition Programme (FTP) in Kenyan public secondary schools in 2008, there has been an unprecedented increase in procurement of reading materials (RM) in these institutions. This paper examines the extent to which students participate in selection of RM as a critical determinant of development of reading culture in schools. It is based on a cross-sectional descriptive survey of public secondary schools situated in Kakamega County, Kenya. A total of 372 Form Four students responded to questionnaire and 31 library teachers were interviewed. The participants were selected through stratified, simple random and purposive sampling procedures. Quantitative and qualitative approaches were used to analyse data. Findings reveal that there is limited student participation in selection of RM in these schools due to weaknesses among teachers namely; poor attitudes towards the concept; and lack of relevant knowledge and skills. The study recommends capacity-building of teachers in effective management of reading programmes in schools.

Date: 2020
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