Influence of Continuous Professional Development for Secondary School Teachers on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda. A Case of Karongi District
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Contribution of Continuous Professional Development for Secondary School Teachers on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Case Study of Karongi District. The specific research objectives include; to evaluate the skills, level of academic performance and the contribution of CPD for secondary school teachers on academic performance in public secondary schools in Karongi district, Rwanda. The study used a descriptive survey design for the first and second research questions, and a correlational research design for the third research question. Questionnaires and guided interviews were used as data collection instruments. The population of this study was 2,800 people, including head teachers, head teachers in charge of studies, and teachers. The sample size was obtained using Slovin's formula, and was 400 respondents, involving 15 head teachers, 15 head teachers in charge of studies, and 370 teachers in public secondary schools that teach ordinary level in Karongi district. The first finding indicated that secondary school teachers in Karongi district gain skills from CPD. In average, respondents agreed that CPD helps to increase skills. The second finding indicated that the level of learner performance has changed and improved within the current years. In average, respondents agreed that the level of academic performance has increased. The third finding indicated that there is a significant high degree of correlation between focusing on CPD for secondary school teachers and learner academic performance, with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.498 and an R Square of 0.248. This indicates that CPD for teachers improves student academic performance. Based on the findings the study recommended that; the Ministry of Education and REB should set effective policies and provide enough time for CPD in schools.
Keywords: Continuous Professional Development, Secondary School Teachers, Academic Performance, Public Secondary Schools, Karongi District
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