Governance Practice Implementation on Education for Sustainable Development in Host Universities’ Regional Centres of Expertise, Kenya
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2021-09-10
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Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science
Abstract
Institutional management refers to the effective running of different programmes and activities of an
institution. This study sought to assess governance practice implementation on education for
sustainable development (ESD) in host universities’ Regional Centres of Expertise (RCE) in Kenya.
The study employed mixed methodology and concurrent model of triangulation and descriptive
survey research design to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The target population was
from 8 acknowledged RCEs in Kenya. This included 8 RCE coordinators, 270 lecturers conversant
with ESD and 150 representatives of partner institutions making a total of 428 respondents.
Purposive and simple random sampling was used to come up with the study sample of 93
respondents comprising of of 3 RCE coordinators, 60 lecturers, and 30 representatives of partner
institutions. Research tools used were open and close-ended questionnaires, interview schedule
and document analysis checklist. Quantitative data was analysed descriptively using SPSS version
23 and presented using tables, frequencies, percentages and Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
Qualitative data was thematically analysed and presented verbatim and as narratives using MS
Word. Mixing and interpretation of data was then done. The study established that despite
numerous challenges, RCE host universities had implemented RCE governance practice on ESD
through establishment of governance structures and appointment of coordinators. Financial and
infrastructural resources were found to be a main challenge in implementation of governance
practice on ESD. Anticipated beneficiaries of the study findings and conclusion include the
management of RCE host universities, RCE coordinators, Ministry of education and County
governments. The study recommended that host universities in Regional Centres of Expertise
should initiate innovative methods of raising funds from both government and private sectors to
establish a funding mechanism for ESD activities and programs in the RCEs. The appointment of
RCE coordinators needs to be removed from the host university Vice Chancellors and a committee
of partner representatives tasked with the appointment.
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Keywords: Institutional management, governance practice, education for sustainable development, regional centres of expertise.