| dc.contributor.author | Lideke, Oliver Libese | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ibuathu, Njati C | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-08-24T09:46:53Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-08-24T09:46:53Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-06 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Lideke, O.L. and Ibuathu, N. C. (2022, June 28-30). Determinants of students learning competencies in agriculture through hands-on experiences. [Paper Presentation].The Inaugural Meru University of Science and Technology International Conference, Meru. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.must.ac.ke/handle/123456789/726 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The overall goal of this study was to assess the implementation of curricula for agricultural courses
aimed at equipping students with the requisite emerging competencies that should make them selfreliant after training. Most technical and vocational colleges lack infrastructure such as agricultural
laboratories, agricultural tools, equipment and farms for teaching the courses. In Kenya, there is
currently no data indicating whether or not students study agricultural courses due to personal interest
and conviction or because it was the only option available. The study sought to establish: ways in
which teaching methodologies used by teachers’ impact the practical competencies gained by learners
through hands on experiences, and find out the perceptions of learners towards pursuing further
studies and activities in agricultural disciplines. The study observed 89% of those who had two
practical lessons in a term indicated that they can practice agriculture on their own. It is concluded
that, most teachers engage resource persons in their teaching. Majority of the teachers do not also
embark on field trips with their students to places where students can have a real experience of certain
concepts or materials that cannot be made available in their school environment for studies. More
studies should be carried to explore ways of infusing value based learning employing modern online
techniques that enhance learners’ competencies in their careers. However, the determinants of
students learning competencies in agriculture through hands-on experiences during the changing
pedagogies global. | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Meru University of Science and Technology | en_US |
| dc.subject | Community toilets | en_US |
| dc.subject | Public hygiene | en_US |
| dc.subject | Management strategies | en_US |
| dc.title | Determinants of students learning competencies in agriculture through hands-on experiences | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |
