Attitudes toward the learning of clothing and textiles among students in selected secondary schools in Westland’s Sub-county
| dc.contributor.author | Kudwoli, Shibutse Caroline A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-06-19T10:56:34Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-06-19T10:56:34Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2019 | |
| dc.description | Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Education Management at Strathmore University | |
| dc.description.abstract | The making, use, and wear of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic. This study sought to determine the attitudes toward learning of Clothing and Textiles among students in selected secondary schools in the Westland’s Sub-county. The aim was specifically to establish factors that influence the formation of student attitudes towards learning Clothing and Textiles from the perspective of teachers and students and to explore measures that can be put in place to improve students' attitudes towards the study of Clothing and Textiles. A descriptive and mixed-method research design was used. Data were collected from eight teachers, 192 students, and six key informants who participated as respondents. Questionnaires were used to gather the information required together with key informant interviews. The study established that the lack of user-friendly machines, the inadequacy of time for practical lessons, the inadequacy of time allocated for speed test exams, the adequacy of machines allocated to the students for practical work, lack of early exposure to needlework practical, peer pressure and stigma were some of the main factors. An intensive review of the home science curriculum was recommended. Redistribution of the Clothing and Textiles syllabus content from Form 1 to Form 4, adequate provision of teaching and learning resources particularly for the practical sessions, and in-servicing of Home Science teachers were also recommended. Further research was suggested on the barriers to access, and participation of males at both teacher and student levels, and on the attitudes of learners in rural settings towards the subject. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11071/13320 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Strathmore University | |
| dc.title | Attitudes toward the learning of clothing and textiles among students in selected secondary schools in Westland’s Sub-county | |
| dc.type | Thesis |