ASSESSMENT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR’S SUPPORT IN IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KITUI COUNTY,KENYA

Abstract

The establishment of the Digi School, also known as the Digital Literacy Programme, by the Kenyan government aims to provide pupils with the essential skills required to succeed in the information-driven economy of the twenty-first century. The main goal of the effort was to familiarise kids enrolled in public elementary schools in Kenya with technology improvements, while also providing instructors with the essential skills to effectively provide digital learning resources. The primary aim of this research was to determine the extent of readiness among public elementary schools in Kitui County, Kenya, to adopt and execute digital literacy programmes. The research aimed to investigate whether school administrators actively supported teachers in accessing digital literacy training, aided in the maintenance of digital literacy learning devices, examined the influence of teachers' beliefs and attitudes on the implementation of digital literacy, and coordinated with relevant authorities to ensure the provision of necessary resources. The study used a descriptive methodology. The study sample consisted of a total of 7560 participants, with 3280 individuals serving as school administrators, including both head teachers and deputy head teachers, and 4280 individuals serving as classroom instructors. The researcher used a random sampling technique to identify 164 institutions from the overall population. A total of 789 answers were gathered, with each category in the sample being allotted 10% of the total. The aforementioned group included 428 individuals serving as classroom teachers and 328 individuals holding positions as school administrators. The provision of information via surveys was facilitated by the voluntary participation of instructors and school officials. To verify the dependability of the research equipment, a test-retest technique was used. The data analysis process included the use of SPSS, a programme often used in the social sciences for descriptive and statistical analysis. The use of percentages and frequencies as a means of conveying information and providing descriptions. According to the poll, a significant number of educators obtained authorization from their superiors to participate in digital training sessions. The study put out a recommendation to do more research on the integration of digital literacy in primary public schools across the country. Further investigation is necessary to ascertain if students' academic performance shown any enhancements subsequent to their engagement in digital literacy training. The primary objective of this study is to examine the impact of different digital learning programmes on student results.