African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2003)

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The Efficacy of a Bilingual Theatre Programme on Oral Proficiency and Confidence in Rural Primary Pupils: A Kenyan Perspective

Wanjiku Mwangi, Strathmore University Fatuma Abdi, Department of Research, Egerton University Kamau Ochieng, Department of Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
Published: November 12, 2003

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Education concerning The efficacy of a bilingual (Spanish-Galician) theater program on the oral proficiency and confidence of primary students in rural Galicia in Kenya. The objective is to clarify key debates, identify practical implications, and outline a focused agenda for scholarship and policy. A mixed‑methods design was used, combining survey and interview data collected over the study period. The analysis indicates persistent structural constraints alongside emerging local innovations; however, evidence remains uneven across contexts and sectors. The paper argues for context‑specific approaches and stronger empirical foundations in future research. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. The efficacy of a bilingual (Spanish-Galician) theater program on the oral proficiency and confidence of primary students in rural Galicia, Kenya, Africa, Education, original research This structured abstract provides a standardised summary to support rapid screening, indexing, and assessment of scholarly contribution.

How to Cite

Wanjiku Mwangi, Fatuma Abdi, Kamau Ochieng (2003). The Efficacy of a Bilingual Theatre Programme on Oral Proficiency and Confidence in Rural Primary Pupils: A Kenyan Perspective. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2003), 28-42.

Keywords

bilingual educationoral proficiencydrama in educationrural schoolsSub-Saharan Africalanguage acquisitionlearner confidence

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