APPENDIX II: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE STUDENTS

Dear Respondent,

I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected to participate in this study

investigating the Influence of Gender in Selecting Technical Courses in Nandi County

Kenya.

Your response will be used for research purpose only and your identity treated with

confidentiality. Please indicate the correct option as honestly and as correctly as

possible by putting a tick (√) on one of the options. For the questions that require your

opinion, please complete the blanks.

SECTION A: DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

i. Indicate your age bracket

15-20 years ( )

21-25 years ( )

26 and above ( )

ii. What is your gender?

Male ( ) Female ( )
iii. What is your highest level of education?

Certificate ( ) Diploma ( ) Bachelor’s degree ( ) Master’s degree ( )

iv. Kindly indicate your training institution
Ol’lessos ( )

Kaiboi ( )

Kobujoi ( )

Aldai ( )

Nandi Institute ( )
 SECTION B: CULTURAL FACTORS

Rating on the level of agreement

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Strongl Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

y
disagree
i. How do cultural factors influence female students‟ enrolment in technical courses in
Nandi County, Kenya?

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statement
Do cultural factors influence female students‟ enrolment in technical courses in Nandi
County, Kenya?

NO. STATEMENTS RATING

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

1. Cultural norms and traditions in Nandi

County strongly discourage female
students from pursuing technical
education, leading to low enrollment
rates in technical courses among women.
2. While cultural factors may have some
influence, they do not significantly deter
female students in Nandi County from
enrolling in technical courses; other
factors such as educational opportunities
and career aspirations play a more
significant role.
3. Cultural factors have no impact on
female students' enrollment in technical
courses in Nandi County; female
students are encouraged and supported
equally as their male counterparts to
pursue technical education.
4. Cultural expectations place significant
pressure on female students in Nandi
County to prioritize domestic
responsibilities over academic pursuits,
resulting in fewer females enrolling in
technical courses.
 SECTION C: PSYCHOLOGICAL /GENDER

In the subsequent sections, kindly indicate how much you agree/disagree with the following
statements on a scale of 1 to 5 as per the table below:
Rating on the level of agreement

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Strongl Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

y
disagree
I. To what extent do psychological factors influence female student’s enrolment in
technical courses in Nandi County
Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statement
Whether psychological factors influence female student’s enrolment in technical
courses in Nandi County
NO. STATEMENTS RATING

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

5. Psychological barriers such as lack of

confidence and self-doubt significantly deter
female students in Nandi County from
enrolling in technical courses.
6. Female students in Nandi County often
perceive technical courses as more
challenging or intimidating compared to
other fields of study, which influences their
enrollment decisions.
7. The influence of psychological factors on
female students' enrollment in technical
courses in Nandi County is neither
significantly positive nor negative; it varies
based on individual experiences and
perceptions.
8. Psychological factors such as self-efficacy
and motivation do not have a notable impact
on female students' enrollment in technical
courses in Nandi County; other factors such
as financial considerations and cultural
norms play a more prominent role.
 SECTION D: FINANCIAL ASPECTS

In the subsequent sections, kindly indicate how much you agree/disagree with the following
statements on a scale of 1 to 5 as per the table below:
Rating on the level of agreement

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Strongl Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

y
disagree
ii. What is the relationship between financial factors and female student’s enrolment in
technical courses in Nandi County, Kenya?

Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statement
The relationship between financial factors and female student’s enrolment in technical courses in
Nandi County, Kenya

NO. STATEMENTS RATING

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

9. The availability of financial resources

does not affect female students'
enrollment in technical courses; their
decisions are primarily driven by
personal interest and career aspirations.
10. Financial considerations have minimal
impact on the enrollment of female
students in technical courses; other
factors such as interest and career
opportunities play a more significant
role.
11. Female students are more likely to enroll
in technical courses if they have access
to substantial financial aid or
scholarships.
12. Financial constraints significantly hinder
female students' ability to pursue
technical education compared to their
male counterparts.
 SECTION E: ROLE MODELS

In the subsequent sections, kindly indicate how much you agree/disagree with the following
statements on a scale of 1 to 5 as per the table below:
Rating on the level of agreement

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Strongl Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree

y
disagree
II. In what ways do the role models influence female student’s enrolment in technical
courses in Nandi County
Please indicate the extent to which you agree with the following statement
do the role models influence female student’s enrolment in technical courses in Nandi
County
NO. STATEMENTS RATING

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

13. Female students in Nandi County are more

likely to enroll in technical courses if they
have strong female role models who have
succeeded in similar fields
14. Positive representations of successful female
professionals in technical fields within
Nandi County significantly encourage
female students to pursue technical
education.
15. The presence or absence of role models in
technical fields has minimal impact on
female students' enrollment decisions in
Nandi County; other factors such as personal
interests and career opportunities play a
more significant role.
16. Female students in Nandi County are not
influenced by the success or presence of
female role models in technical fields when
making decisions regarding enrollment in
technical courses.
 APPENDIX III: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR REGISTRARS AND
EXAMINATION OFFICERS

1. Would you please state your role as registrar/examination officer?

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2. What are the cultural factors influencing enrolment of female students in

technical courses?

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3. How do students’ outcome expectations influence the enrolment of female

students in technical courses?

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4. As a career teacher, what motivates/steer you to intervene during student’s

course enrollment i.e. in case you find that the student has not made the right
decision?...........................………………………………………………………

5. To what extent do role models influence enrolment of female students in

technical courses in your institution?
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6. What is the influence of students’ attitude on enrollment of female students in

technical courses in your institution?

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