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    Situational Analysis of the Implementation of Thematic- Integrated Curriculum in Selected Pre-Schools in Thika East, Kiambu County
    (Daystar University, School of Human and Social Sciences, 2014-02) Machua, Thomas Mutungi
    Kenya has one of the most organized Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) programmes in Africa the implementation of its curriculum faces many challenges. Thika East in Kiambu County is not exceptional to these challenges. The purpose of this study was to conduct a situational analysis in the implementation of thematic-integrated curriculum in selected pre-schools in Thika East, Kiambu County. The objectives included: to establish the current thematic-integrated curriculum implementation strategies in these pre-schools; to assess the factors influencing the implementation of thematic-integrated curriculum in these pre-schools; to suggest ways of improving implementation of thematic-integrated curriculum in these pre-schools. A descriptive study was conducted by administering a questionnaire to teachers in Thika East. An in-depth interview was also conducted among pre-school administrators in Thika East. A documentary review analysis of the schemes of work and lesson plans of pre-school teachers was also done. The findings showed that almost every school had a teacher trained in NACECE/DICECE curriculum. The majority of the teachers and administrators also agreed that there was improvement in the teaching performance after training in NACECE/DICECE curriculum. Lack of adequate teaching and learning materials was the major challenge in the implementation of thematic-integrated curriculum. In addition most teachers did not follow the schemes of work. The study recommended that school administrators regularly supervise teachers and ensure adequate budgetary allocation to the pre-schools; the teachers to attend continuous training, and government should employ ECDE supervisors and provide resources for ECDE programmes.