The Influence Of Teacher Characteristics In Children's Participation In Numberwork Activities In Selected Pre-Schools In Kathiani District.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of teacher characteristics on children participation in number work activities in Kathiani district. The study used questionnaires and observation to collect data .The population for the study comprised of forty teachers of the- forty sampled schools from a population of two hundred and two schools. The study used descriptive research design since this was a survey research. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics which involved tabulation of data into tables, percentages and graphs. The findings of this study revealed that teacher's level of education, teacher's teaching experience and teacher's creativity do influence children participation in number work activities in Kathiani district. The results indicated that there is a need for the government to facilitate training, seminars and courses that can enhance the teacher's interaction with the children. This can enable the teachers to develop skills that can improve children's participation in number work activities.