Does Teacher Availability Matter?-Evidence from Uwezo East Africa Study Data

Abstract

Student academic achievement is a confluence of many variables. Among the most debate is the impact of teachers on students overall academic success. Teacher characteristics that have impact on students’ achievement include academic and professional training, self-efficacy, incentive systems and attendance to class. The current study presents findings on the relationship between teacher variables and primary school students’ achievement in literacy and numeracy skills derived from Uwezo survey data in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Using chi-square correlation coefficient, the study established significant positive correlation between head teacher experience as well as teacher class attendance and student achievement in literacy and numeracy skills in the three countries. The study recommends the strengthening of teacher professional conditions and incentive structure in order improve and reinforce their continued stay in the school in order to enhance students’ learning outcomes.

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“…Professionalism: Knowledge and skills of the homeroom teacher in various aspects involving the student and the ecological environment (Fisherman, 2015); 2. Availability: The accessibility of the homeroom teacher in terms of time and emotional attention (Munene & Ruto, 2015); 3.Trustworthiness: The extent to which the parent feels that the homeroom teacher sees the student and the parent's needs (Deshevsky, 2009). She has rich experience in dealing with parents' requests in a variety of issues regarding their children and the relationship with the homeroom teacher.…”

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“…Many variables that impact students' academic achievement, none has elicited as much attention and controversy as teachers. Policy makers, school administrators and parents regard teacher quality and quantity as central to improved students' performance although research data is inconsistent (Munene and Ruto, 2016).…”

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