Ed 403 Educational Planning and Economic
Ed 403 Educational Planning and Economic
Mission Statement: Inspired by Jesus’ words: Consecrate them in the truth (Jn17:17) CUEA seeks to
promote scientific research, quality teaching and community service for the purpose of enhancing
Christian living.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Faculty Vision: To be a leading Centre of excellence in the provision of quality educators, education
managers, education psychologists, researchers and community service based on Christian principles.
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Evaluate issues of equity and efficiency in education
Discuss the functions of educational planning
Explain the different approaches to educational planning
Explore the levels of Planning
Examine Policy and Legal Issues in Educational Planning
Assess the constraints and possible solutions to educational planning
Compute the indicators of efficiency in educational system
Learning Experiences
Upon completion of this course, the teacher trainee is expected to demonstrate the ability to:
Communicate and collaborate with other student teachers on matters related to
educational planning and economics
Be critical thinkers in analyzing current policies, issues and challenges of educational
planning
Embrace digital literacy in computing indicators of efficiency in educational system
Engage in problem solving of financial and economic issues facing the education system
in their countries
Core Learning Competencies
Communication and collaboration
Citizenship
Critical thinking and problem solving
Digital Literacy
Imagination and Creativity
Learning to Learn
Self-efficacy
Pertinent Contemporary Issues (PCI):
Health Related Issues (HIV and AIDS, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Life Style)
Life Skills and Value Issues
Socio-economic Issues (Environment, Disaster Risk Reduction, Safety and Security,
Poverty Eradication, Gender among others).
Teaching Methodology
Collaborative learning
Problem solving
Reflective learning
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Lesson Learning Outcomes Learning Key Inquiry Remar
Topic Experiences Questions ks
Week 1 By the end of the sub-strand, the The teacher What is
Concepts teacher trainee should be able to: trainee to: Educational
in Define: Engage in Planning?
Educationa Educational Planning group What is
l Planning Economics discussion to Economics of
and Of Education come up education?
Economics Assess the main issues of with What are the
Economics of Education definitions of main issues of
Key competencies and skills to be Educ Economics of
enhanced from the sub-strand ation Education?
covered: al What is the
Communication and Plann meaning of
collaboration ing Consum
Learning to learn Econ ption
Critical thinking and omics Capital
problem solving of Investm
Self-Efficacy Educ ent
Values to be enhanced: ation Demand
Responsibility -Use digital Supply
Integrity devices to
Pertinent Contemporary Issues: get
Socio-Economic Issues information
Poverty Eradication on the main
Safety and Security issues of
Climate change economics of
References used: education
Ayot, H. O., & Briggs, H. (1992).
Economics of Education. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
Mutua, R. W., & Namaswa, G.
(1992).
Educational planning. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
Telemariam, A. A., & Nam, P. A.
O. (2011).
Educational planning for
educational planners, managers
and student-teachers in Africa.
Nairobi: CUEA Press.
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Week 2 By the end of the sub-strand the The teacher Key Inquiry Remar
Investment teacher trainee should be able to: trainee to: Questions: ks
in -Discuss the concept of Human -Use digital -What is
Education Capital devices to Human Capital
-Discuss the Demand for Education get relevant and how useful
and its Supply information is it as a tool for
-Evaluate Education as a private on the educational
and social investment. concept of planners?
Key competencies and skills to be Human -What are the
enhanced from the sub-strand Capital factors that that
covered: -Use critical influence
Communication and thinking and demand and
collaboration problem- supply of
Critical thinking and solving skills education in
problem solving to assess the your country?
Digital literacy demand and - What are the
Self-Efficacy supply of private returns
Values to be enhanced: education of education?
-Integrity -Participate -What are the
-Responsibility in group social returns of
Pertinent Contemporary Issues: discussion on education?
-Poverty Eradication education as
-Safety and security a private and
References used: social
Ahmed, S. (2023). Educational investment
planning and management.
Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate,net
European Commission. (2023).
Investing in education. Retrieved
from
https://www.education.ec.europa.eu
Ayot, H. O., & Briggs, H. (1992).
Economics of Education. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
Week 3 By the end of the sub-strand, the The teacher Key Inquiry Remar
Education teacher trainee should be able to: trainee to: Questions ks
and -Define development -Engage in -What is
Developme -Discuss indicators of Development group development?
nt -Discuss direct and indirect discussion on -What are the
contribution of education to Education indicators?
development and -What is the
Key competencies & skills to be Development contribution of
enhanced from the sub-strand -Use digital education to
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covered: devises to development?
Creativity and Imagination get the
Digital literacy relevant
Communication and information
collaboration required.
Values to be enhanced:
-Patriotism
-Responsibility
-Integrity
Pertinent Contemporary Issues:
-Disaster and risk reduction
-Environmental Issues (Climate
change)
-Poverty reduction
References used:
Ayot, H. O., & Briggs, H. (1992).
Economics of Education. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
Education and development.
Retrieved from
https://www.egyankosh.ac.in
(2024).
Week 4 By the end of the sub-strand, the The teacher Key Inquiry Remar
CAT 1 teacher trainee should be able to: trainee to: Questions: ks
Education -Assess the forms and causes of -Use digital -What are the
and unemployment devises to forms and
Unemploy -Discuss the remedies of educated get the causes of
ment unemployment required unemployment
Key Competencies & skills to be information in Kenya/other
enhanced from the sub-strand on education related
covered: and countries?
Imagination and creativity unemployme -What are the
Critical thinking and nt. remedies of
problem solving -Engage in educated
Citizenship creative unemployment?
Communication and group
collaboration discussion
Values to be enhanced: -Present
-Unity findings
-Social Justice from
-Respect individual
-Integrity reading
-Responsibility
Pertinent Contemporary Issues:
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-Health related issues
-Life skills and value issues
-Socio-economic issues.
References:
Onsomu, E. N., & Munya, B. O.
(2010). The role of education and
training in reducing poverty and
unemployment in Kenya. Nairobi:
KIPPRA.
Nyerere, J. (2018). Youth
unemployment in Kenya:
Incorporating entrepreneurial and
transferable skills education.
Retrieved from
http://www.researchgate.net
Week 5 By the end of the sub-strand, the The teacher Key Inquiry
Financing teacher trainee should be able to: trainee to: Questions:
of -Discuss the sources and methods -Engage in What are the
Education of financing education creative sources and
Key competencies & skills to be group methods of
enhanced from the sub-strand discussion on financing
covered: financing education?
Critical thinking and education
problem solving -Present
Imagination and creativity personal
Communication and findings to
collaboration class
Digital literacy -Use digital
Learning to learn devices to
Values to be enhanced: get the
-Responsibility relevant
-Integrity information
-Patriotism on financing
Pertinent Contemporary Issues education
(PCI):
-Socio-economic issues in
Financing Education
References:
-Ayot, H. O., & Briggs, H. (1992).
Economics of Education. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
-Itegi, F. (2023). Financing
secondary education in Kenya:
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Exploring strategic management
approach for improving quality of
education. Retrieved from
http://www.researchgate.net
- Ngware, M., & Onsomo, E. N.
(2023). Financing secondary
education in Kenya: Cost reduction
and financing option. Retrieved
from http://www.researchgate.net
Week 6 By the end of the sub-strand, the The teacher Key Inquiry
Equity and trainee teacher should be able to: trainee to: Questions;
Efficiency -Assess measurement of equity -Do personal -How do we
in -Discuss the types of efficiency reading on measure equity
Education -Explain cost analysis in education. Equity and in education?
Key competencies & skills to be Efficiency -Which are the
enhanced from the lesson and present types of
covered: -Engage in efficiencies in
Learning to learn creative education?
Communication and group -What is cost
collaboration discussion analysis in
Critical thinking and -Use digital education?
problem solving devises to
Values to be enhanced: get the
-Responsibility relevant
-Integrity information
-Social Justice on Equity
Contemporary Pertinent Issues: and
-Poverty eradication Efficiency in
-Gender in Education education
-Disaster risk reduction
References:
- Ayot, H. O., & Briggs, H. (1992).
Economics of Education. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
-World Bank. (2022). Kenya
primary education equity in
learning program: Enrolment and
social system assessment.
Retrieved from http://www.
education.go.ke
-Nasib, T. (2017). Economics of
education: What are the different
types of efficiency and how do they
relate to education?
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Retrieved from
http://www.mysominotes.wordpress
.com
-Nyatuka, B. O. (2014). Equity in
access to secondary education in
Kenya: A historical perspective.
Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net
Week 7 By the end of the sub-strand, the The teacher Key Inquiry
Educationa teacher trainee should be able to: trainee to: Questions:
l Planning -Define educational planning -Engage in -Why should
-Discuss the basic principles of discussions education be
educational planning on planned?
-Assess the characteristics of educational -What are the
educational planning planning and basic principles
-Discuss the development of characteristic of educational
educational planning in Europe and s planning?
third world countries -Make a -How did
-Examine the development of presentation educational
educational planning in Kenya from planning
Key competencies to & skills to be personal develop in
enhanced from the sub-strand reading Europe and
covered: -Use digital third world
Communication and devices to countries?
collaboration get the -How did
Digital literacy relevant educational
Imagination and creativity information planning
on develop in
Values to be enhanced: educational Kenya?
-Responsibility planning
-Integrity
-Social Justice
Contemporary Pertinent Issues
Life skills and value issues
Socio-economic issues
References used:
Mutua, R. W., & Namaswa, G.
(1992).
Educational planning. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
Telemariam, A. A., & Nam, P. A.
O. (2011).
Educational planning for
educational planners, managers
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and student-teachers in Africa.
Nairobi: CUEA Press.
References used:
Akpan, C. (2020). Types of
educational planning/reasons
for planning education.
Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net
Telemariam, A. A., & Nam, P.
A. O. (2011).
Educational planning for
educational planners,
managers and student-teachers
in Africa. Nairobi: CUEA
Press.
Mutua, R. W., & Namaswa, G.
(1992).
Educational planning. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
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Week 9 & 10 By the end of the sub-strand The trainee Key Inquiry
Basic the teacher trainee should be teacher to: Questions:
Approaches able to: -Participate -What do you
to -Define planning model actively in understand by
Educational -Discuss the philosophical class “planning
Planning basis for planning (historical discussions model”?
and futuristic approaches) -Use digital - What is the
-Discuss the social demand devises to philosophical
approach search for basis for
-Discuss the manpower relevant planning
demand approach information models?
-Cost benefit analysis approach -Present -What is social
Key competencies & skills to findings in demand
be enhanced from the sub- power point approach,
strand covered: slides manpower
Critical thinking and approach?
problem solving -What is cost
Communication and benefit
collaboration analysis?
Digital literacy
Values to be enhanced:
-Unity
-Responsibility
-Integrity
CPI
Disaster risk reduction
Poverty eradication
Safety and security
References:
Chakma, D. (2022).
Approaches to educational
planning. Retrieved from
https://www.onlinenotebank.w
ordpress.com
Telemariam, A. A., & Nam, P.
A. O. (2011).
Educational planning for
educational planners,
managers and student-teachers
in Africa. Nairobi: CUEA
Press.
Mutua, R. W., & Namaswa, G.
(1992).
Educational planning. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
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Publications.
Week 11 By the end of the sub-strand, The teacher Key Inquiry Remark
Levels of the teacher trainee should be trainee to: Questions: s
Planning able to: -Use digital -What are the
Mega -Define Mega, Macro and devices to levels in
Macro Micro planning get relevant planning
Micro -Discuss the importance of information -What is the
planning the internal -Participate importance of
dimensions of organizations in creative planning the
-Discuss the importance of class internal
planning the external discussions dimensions of
dimension of an organization -Present organization?
-Examine critical areas of findings -What is the
policy considerations from importance of
-Discuss the process for personal planning the
planning organizations readings external
Key competencies and skills to dimension of an
be enhanced from the sub- organization?
strand covered: -What are the
Critical thinking and critical areas of
problem solving policy
Communication and considerations?
collaboration -What does the
Digital literacy process of
Learning to learn planning
Values to be enhanced: organizations
-Integrity such as a school
-Social Justice include?
-Responsibility
CPI
Socio-economic issues
affecting education
References used:
Telemariam, A. A., & Nam, P.
A. O. (2011).
Educational planning for
educational planners,
managers and student-teachers
in Africa. Nairobi: CUEA
Press.
Mutua, R. W., & Namaswa, G.
(1992).
Educational planning. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
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Publications.
Akpan, C. (2020). Types of
educational planning/reasons
for planning education.
Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net
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Educational planning for
educational planners,
managers and student-teachers
in Africa. Nairobi: CUEA
Press.
Week 13 By the end of the sub-strand, The teacher Key inquiry Remark
Constraints the teacher trainee should be trainee to: questions s
and possible able to: -Do library -What are some
solutions to -Evaluate some of the search and of the
Educational constraints that face present constraints that
Planning educational planners findings face educational
-Discuss some possible -Use digital planners in your
solutions to those constraints devices to country?
Key competencies and skills to get the -What are the
be enhanced from the sub- relevant possible
strand covered: information solutions to
Critical thinking and -Engage in these
problem solving creative constraints?
Digital literacy group
Learning to learn discussions
Communication and
collaboration
Values to be enhanced:
-Integrity
-Unity
-Responsibility
-Social Justice
CPI
Socio-economic issues
affecting educational
planning
References used:
Mutua, R. W., & Namaswa, G.
(1992).
Educational planning. Nairobi:
Educational Research and
Publications.
AWEB MEDIA GROUP.
(2022). Challenges facing
Kenya educational planning.
Retrieved from
https://www.yabacampus.com
Week 14 By the end of the sub-strand, The teacher Key inquiry Remark
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The Use of the teacher trainee should be trainee to: questions: s
Indicators to able to: -Engage in -What are
Establish -Define an indicator creative indicators
Efficiency in -Examine the characteristics of group -What are the
Education a good indicator discussion characteristics
Systems -Discuss the classification of -Do library of a good
indicators search indicator
-Examine data collection, -Use digital -How do you
analysis and reporting of devises to classify
indicators get relevant indicators?
Key competencies & skills to information -How do you
be enhanced by the end of the collect data,
strand: analyze and
Imagination and report
creativity indicators?
Communication and
collaboration
Critical thinking and
problem solving
Values to be enhanced:
-Integrity
-Social Justice
-Responsibility
CPI:
Socio-economic issues
affecting education-
Retention, Transition,
School dropouts,
Unemployment.
References:
Telemariam, A. A., & Nam, P.
A. O. (2011).
Educational planning for
educational planners,
managers and student-teachers
in Africa. Nairobi: CUEA
Press.
Republic of Kenya. (2022).
National education sector
strategic plan. Nairobi:
Ministry of Education.
Retrieved from
https://www.dici-hoa.org
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Examination able to: Do the
s Undertake the written final written Exam
examination
Ayot, H. O., & Briggs, H. (1992). Economics of Education. Nairobi: Educational Research
and Publications.
Chakma, D. (2022). Approaches to educational planning.
Retrieved from https://www.onlinenotebank.wordpress.com
European Commission. (2023). Investing in education. Retrieved
from https://www.education.ec.europa.eu
Itegi, F. (2023). Financing secondary education in Kenya: Exploring strategic
management approach for improving quality of education. Retrieved
from http://www.researchgate.net
Mutua, R. W., & Namaswa, G. (1992). Educational planning. Nairobi: Educational Research
and Publications.
Nasib, T. (2017). Economics of education: What are the different types of efficiency and how
do they relate to education? Retrieved from http://www.mysominotes.wordpress.com
Ngware, M., & Onsomo, E. N. (2023). Financing secondary education in Kenya: Cost
reduction and financing option. Retrieved from http://www.researchgate.net
Nyatuka, B. O. (2014). Equity in access to secondary education in Kenya:
A historical perspective. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net
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poverty and unemployment in Kenya. Nairobi: KIPPRA.
Psachoropoulos, G. (1992). Why educational policies fail. World Bank: Discussion Paper
No. 82. Washington D.C.: World Bank.
Psachoropoulos, G., & Woodhall, M. (1985). Education for development: An analysis of
Investment choices. Washington D.C: Oxford University Press.
Republic of Kenya. (2022). National education sector strategic plan. Nairobi: Ministry
of Education. Retrieved from https://www.dici-hoa.org
ii. Each assessment task will address several learning outcomes and program competencies.
By the end of the course all learning outcomes will be assessed.
iii. The date for all Assessment Activities is to be clearly indicated in this course outline. No
CATs will be given during the last two weeks before final examination.
iv. All term papers and projects are to strictly follow the American Psychological
Association (APA) writing style.
Course Assessment
Students registered for the unit are required to complete all CATs which will comprise 30%
(15% CAT 1 and 15% CAT 2) of the final grade and the end of trimester examination will
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comprise 70%. If a student failed to do the CAT or the end of trimester exam, the result is
reported as “I” (incomplete).
Grading criteria:
A = 70 -100
B = 60 - 69
C = 55 - 59
D = 50 - 54
F = 49 and below
Policy Issues
viii) Students who are absent or come late to class should be cleared by the Administration
before they are admitted to class.
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x) The most common forms are: plagiarism, fabrication, abuse of Internet sources,
cheating, and academic misconduct.
xi) This syllabus is subject to change as class development warrants. Students will be
notified of all changes should they arise.
Students are responsible for their personal belongings while in campus. If students notice a
situation endangering their safety or that of others, they are advised to inform the lecturer or any
officer in the campus.
2. Whether a student not only knows the principles and facts, but also can apply them to new
Situations in a creative manner most of the time. Whether a student presents written work
that is clear, creative, and generally free from mistakes. Whether a student can articulate
ideas clearly and creatively most of the time. (Grade B)
3. Whether a student knows the facts and can present them in an orderly manner and can
usually apply them to new situations. Whether a student generally presents the
information in writing that has infrequent mistakes and can be understood easily by the
reader. Whether a student can articulate the facts in an understandable manner. (Grade C)
4. Whether a student knows most of the facts and can present them in some order some of the
time. Whether a student generally presents the facts in writing that has frequent mistakes,
such that it is difficult to fully understand what the student intends. Whether the student is
generally unable to articulate the facts in an understandable manner. (Grade D)
Course Requirements
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Student regular attendance and active participation in class discussions;
Sitting and successful completion of all assessment opportunities;
Student adequate preparation for every class;
Generating visual representation of content;
Student regular and active participation on group assignments
Completing on time, all reading assignments.
Course Instructors: Sr. Dr. Madeleine Sophie Sign … Date: January 2024
Dr. Kimamo
Mr. Richard Okello
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