Teacher’s Productivity in Promoting Quality Education in Public Primary Schools in Kenya

Kagwiria, Kirimi Josephine; Amukowa, Wycliffe

doi:10.5901/ajis.2013.v2n2p365

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“…The test result shows that the r calculated value of 0.887 was less than the r critical value of 0.897, with a probability value of 0.010 and a degree of freedom of 352. The statistics reveals that the null hypothesis is retained while the alternate hypothesis is The work of Kagwiria (2016) support the finding of the study as it revealed that power is concentrated in the hands of the leader who makes all the decisions, provides direction and assigns the task to subordinates. Men and Stacks (2013) arguing in the same vein stated that autocratic leaders are charismatic and self-assured individuals who typically do not require validation from their followers.…”

Section: Hypothesis Onesupporting

confidence: 62%

Leadership Styles and Attitude to Work in Formal Organizations: A Study of Universities in South-South Nigeria

Agbawe,

Jike,

Aganbi-Esiri

2023

GJHRM

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The study examined leadership styles and attitude to work in formal organizations: A study of universities in South-South Nigeria. Two specific objectives and hypotheses were formulated for the study. The contingency and situational leadership theory was used to support the argument in the study. The cross sectional design was used for the study. The sample of 400 was derived from the population of 8054. Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instrument with a reliability score of 0.59. The data were analysed through descriptive statistics such as mean and inferential statistics using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) to determine or establish the linear relationship between the independent and dependent variable in the study. The study revealed that autocratic leadership style does not elicit favourable attitude from workers toward work in Nigerian universities. The study also found that bureaucratic leadership style does not improve workers attitude to work in Nigerian universities. The study recommended that autocratic system of leadership should be discouraged from use in modern organisations as it has the capacity to de-motivate workers as established t=from the findings of the study. It also recommended that bureaucratic leadership style should be used in situational context and not as the only method in use to elicit a favourable attitude from workers.

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confidence: 62%

Leadership Styles and Attitude to Work in Formal Organizations: A Study of Universities in South-South Nigeria

Agbawe,

Jike,

Aganbi-Esiri

2023

GJHRM

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“…There is a need to resource the curriculum with good quality faculty (Jitka, 2009) because e cient delivery depends on having a su cient supply of appropriately trained and motivated teachers. …, they inspire and enthuse … and serve as role models in terms of attitudes and social relationships" (Kagwiria, 2013). Teaching practice enables student-teachers to acquire beginning teaching competencies (Jitka, 2009;Mutende, 2017).…”

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Learner support and professional development during teaching practice? Should supervisors be subject specialists or any lecturers?

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Banda

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Teaching practice is a precious period for final learner support. In Malawi, any faculty member could supervise teaching practice regardless of their subject specialty (scrambled model). This qualitative study assessed the impacts of this scrambled model of supervision on the quality of learner support when non-specialist faculty supervised student-teachers. Through 2 different focus group discussions, data were collected from 10 conveniently sampled practicum students, 6 practicum supervisors, and 6 coordinators from 6 purposefully selected higher teacher-education institutions. and data were analyzed qualitatively. The study revealed that student-teachers and faculty were uncomfortable with the scrambled supervision model because it led to (1) inconsistencies in pedagogical and content knowledge, (2) unfriendly environment, and (3) inadequate feedback due to varying needs in varying subject areas demands. However, they justified this model for convenience at the mercy of other constraints. Apart from contributing to the existing body of knowledge, this study suggests best practices to guide institutional policy regarding practicum to facilitate quality learner support.

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“…To ensure educational success, it is crucial that teachers are well-educated, intelligent, and dedicated to their profession. The quality of teachers is considered the root of quality education (Kagwiria & Amukowa, 2013), making the recruitment of qualified educators a fundamental necessity for educational advancement. Despite the importance of teaching, Kyriacou and Coulthard (2000) argued that the profession struggles to attract bright young minds.…”

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Exploring Undergraduates’ Perspectives on Pursuing a Career in Teaching: A Study in the Bangladesh Context

2023

JEP

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This study focused on how undergraduate students in Bangladesh view the teaching profession as a career path. A total of 423 undergraduate students participated in the study who shared their thoughts on what factors influence their decision to either choose or not to choose teaching as a career. From their responses, four factors were identified that attract students to pursue a career in teaching and four factors that deter them from it. The findings of the study revealed that extrinsic motivations have limited impact when students consider pursuing a career in teaching. Instead, intrinsic and altruistic motivations, such as personal fulfillment and a genuine passion for education, hold more weight in the decision-making process. Male and female students have similar motivations in selecting a teaching career. However, those who showed no interest to pursue a career in teaching responded that it's because of the external factors such as lower salary, better career opportunities in other occupations. Moreover, there are statistically significant difference between male and female students in terms of external factors influencing their decision not to pursue a career in teaching. Understanding these factors can help stakeholders make informed decisions about encouraging more students to consider teaching profession as a viable career option, ensuring a diverse and qualified group of future educators.

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Teacher’s Productivity in Promoting Quality Education in Public Primary Schools in Kenya

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

Leadership Styles and Attitude to Work in Formal Organizations: A Study of Universities in South-South Nigeria

Leadership Styles and Attitude to Work in Formal Organizations: A Study of Universities in South-South Nigeria

Learner support and professional development during teaching practice? Should supervisors be subject specialists or any lecturers?

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