STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES FACING SCHOOLS SPONSORED BY BROTHERS OF OUR LADY MOTHER OF MERCY IN THE PROVISION OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN KENYA

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the strategies to overcome challenges facing Brothers CMM sponsored schools in the provision of quality education in Kenya. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. They included: ways in which Brothers CMM have contributed to the provision of quality education in their schools, contribution of the students, teachers and head teachers in the provision of quality education, challenges perceived to militate against the provision of quality education and strategies to overcome the challenges facing Brothers CMM in the provision of quality education. Literature review covered the definitions of quality education, key historical theorists on quality education, indicators for quality education, the role of the church and the government in the provision of quality education, empirical studies and summary of the literature review. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were used for gathering research data. Quantitative data were obtained from the surveys of 12 teachers and 120 students of Brothers CMM sponsored schools. Qualitative data on the other hand, were gathered from analysis of documents and from 3 head teachers and 1 provincial superior. The study found out that Brothers CMM have substantively contributed to the provision of quality education in Kenya by participating in the actual teaching, addressing relevant educational issues, being conversant with the adverse issues facing the youth they are teaching and making attempts to address them. The study also indicated challenges faced with regards to, resource allocation, attitude and professional development of the teaching personnel. Based on the findings the study concluded that Brothers CMM should work with other stakeholders in improving quality of education. Finally, realistic recommendations to overcome challenges in Brothers CMM sponsored schools were suggested with possible actions for improving the quality of education in Brothers CMM sponsored schools.