Challenges Facing The Effective Implementation （有效实施面临的挑战）.pdf

IOSR Journal of Research Method in Education (IOSR -JRME) e-ISSN: 2320– 7388,p-ISSN: 2320– 737X Volume 6, Issue 2 Ver. I (Mar. - Apr. 2016), PP 27-36 Challenges Facing The Effective Implementation Of Artisan And Craft Courses In Catholic Sponsored Community Colleges In Nairobi, Kenya 1 2 3 Peter Changilwa Kigwilu ; Winston Jumba Akala ; Joash M. Wambua 1Assistant Professor, United States International University-Africa, Kenya 2Associate Professor, University of Nairobi, Kenya 3Associate Professor, Regina Pacis University College, Kenya Abstract : The study investigated the challenges to effective implementation of Artisan and Craft courses in Catholic sponsored community colleges in Nairobi region. Adopting mixed methods research design, 172 students, 18 teachers and four directors were sampled for the study. The study triangulated questionnaires and interview guides. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative data summarized in form of narratives and excerpts. The findings revealed that the inadequacy of resources, students’ negative attitude, students’ inability to pay school fees, students’ low entry behavior and participation in co-curricular activities posed a challenge in implementation of Artisan and Craft curriculum. Moreover, teachers’ inappropriate instructional skills, lack of government support and poor management hindered the effective implementation of Artisan and Craft curriculum. The study recommends that constant monitoring, provision of playgrounds for co -curricular activities, employment of more qualified teachers,