IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION ON TEACHING SKILLS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Abstract

This study examined the impact of professional qualification on the teaching skills of secondary school teachers. The study's objective was to determine the impact of professional qualifications on teaching skills. The quantitative method and descriptive survey research design were used. The population of teachers N = 2094 i.e. (1356 male and 738 female). The sample was N = 300 male and N 250 female teachers using proportionate stratified random sampling. The self-made questionnaire was developed for teaching skills using a four-point Likert scale. The tool was validated and reliable by pilot testing. Afterward, the data was collected from respondents and analyzed in SPSS using one-way ANOVA. The results indicated that the teachers who received pre-service training exhibited effective teaching skills as compared to teachers with induction programs or received no teaching training. It was recommended that educational institutions invest in pre-service training programs because it allows an increase in pedagogical practices, knowledge, and teaching abilities.