An Evaluation of Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology Nursery School Programme

Abstract

This study sought to evaluate four crucial areas in NEGST Nursery School programme, namely: aims and objectives, Planned activities, teaching methods and facilities. The data were gathered by means of a questionnaire, observation and written records. The criteria were adopted from Kenya Institute of Education. The NEGST Nursery School did not have any written down aims and objectives. Teachers' opinions, however, suggest that the aims and objectives of the Nursery school were: to develop the child morally socially, physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, academically for primary education and to motivate parents to bring their children to school. AU these aims and objectives met Kenya Institute of Education (K.LE.) standards except the last two listed. Planned activities of the NEGST Nursery School were found generally appropriate for a preschool. They were geared towards meeting the perceived aims and objectives. The teaching methods used were appropriate for the planned activities, play being the core teaching method. Two classes met the K.LE. standards with reference to the number of pupils per class and room per child. However, none of the classes had a chalkboard. Papers were the most commonly used teaching materials. The other teaching materials that were used occasionally seemed appropriate for a pre-school.