Integration of Creative Art and Drama in Enhancing the Teaching and Learning in ECDE and Primary Schools in Kenya

Authors

  • Betty Chepng'etich Tonui MOI UNIVERSITY

Keywords:

Role, Creative Art, drama, teaching, Teaching/learning

Abstract

The research investigates the role that creative art and drama play in teaching ECDE/ primary schools. The study sought to establish the extent to which non-prominence of creative art and drama in the teaching/ learning at these levels has affected its teaching /learning. The objective of the study is

Author Biography

  • Betty Chepng'etich Tonui, MOI UNIVERSITY

    CURRICULIM INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION MEDIA

    Rank: Assistant Lecturer

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Published

2015-06-24

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How to Cite

Tonui, B. C. (2015). Integration of Creative Art and Drama in Enhancing the Teaching and Learning in ECDE and Primary Schools in Kenya. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 23(1), 34-41. https://www.gssrr.org/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/3126