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