CHALLENGES FACING THE TRANSITION FROM THE PRIMARY TO JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ST JOSEPH KEBURUNGA PRIMARY SCHOOL NYAMARAMBE SUB- COUNTY, KISII COUNTY ,KENYA.
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2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
The transition from primary to junior secondary school (JSS) under the Competency-Based
Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya has presented several challenges to learners, teachers, and education
stakeholders. This study investigated the challenges facing the transition from primary to JSS in St.
Joseph Keburunga Primary School, Nyamarambe Sub-County, Kisii County. The specific objectives
were to examine the influence of school-level factors, student-level factors, family and community
support, and general challenges on the transition process. The study adopted a descriptive research
design and targeted 98 respondents, including teachers, learners, and education officers. Data were
collected using questionnaires and analyzed descriptively with frequencies, percentages, and mean
scores. A response rate of 91.8% was achieved, which was considered adequate for analysis.
Findings revealed that while classrooms were fairly adequate (80% agreement), inadequacies were
noted in teacher training, staffing, and provision of learning resources. At the student level, learners
were academically prepared and motivated, but challenges existed in emotional adjustment and
study habits. Family and community support was evident, particularly in parental involvement with
homework, yet financial constraints emerged as the most significant barrier (71.1% agreement).
General challenges included environmental adaptation, learner anxiety, and the cost of transition.
The study concludes that successful transition to JSS is influenced by multiple interrelated factors,
with financial constraints and insufficient resources being the most critical. It recommends
investment in school infrastructure, continuous teacher training, enhanced guidance and counseling
services, greater parental involvement, and financial support mechanisms to ensure smooth
transition.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education