Influence Of Teacher Characteristics On Achievement Of Reading Comprehension For Pre-school Children In Public Schools, Limuru Sub-county, Kiambu County
Abstract
The thrust of this study was to analyze the influence of teacher characteristics on
reading comprehension achievement of pre-schoolers in public pre-schools of
Limuru Sub-County, Kiambu County. The study was conducted using quantitative
and descriptive analysis of data collected from sampled ECE teachers through
questionnaires. This study confirmed the assumption made by several social
theorists such as Bandura that it is not enough for a teacher to have professional
qualifications and experience. They also need to have requisite skills and the right
mindset to interact with children. According to the research study qualifications,
experience and attitude are complementary and go hand in hand to influence
reading comprehension achievement of pre-schoolers. The study may be helpful to
teacher training institutions and the Ministry of Education in recruiting teacher
trainees. A voluntary programme should be put in place so that those who want to
join the career for financial gains only and have no heart for the children are rooted
out before being trained. From the study, there is a real need to improve teacherlearner
social cohesion through workshops and seminar
Publisher
University of Nairobi
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- Faculty of Education (FEd) [5979]
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