Analysis of the availability of non-projected media resources in the teaching of geography in public secondary schools in koibatek district, Kenya

Geography is one of subjects that can be studied as a physical or social science at high schools level in Kenya. In secondary education it is currently an optional subject at upper secondary education. There have been concerns over declining performance in geography at national examination, especially areas that test students’ knowledge of field work, map work and physical geography. Coincidentally these are the areas where non-projected media resources are most used. This study sought to determine the availability of non-projected media resources in teaching of geography in public secondary schools in Koibatek District. A sample of 70 geography teachers, 35 head teachers and 314 students were sampled using purposive and stratified random sampling. Data collection was done by use of questionnaires, observation and content analysis. The findings of the study established that most schools had non-projected resources, though a limited supply and were rarely used. However, some schools lacked some important resources such as geography rooms, facilities for field work, weather station and library services. The study has recommended for an urgent review of curriculum and increased supervision to ensure that curriculum is fully implemented, and refresher courses be given to teachers on the use of these resources.