Teachers’ Professional Development Programmes and Quality of Teaching in Primary Schools in Kitagwenda District

Abstract

: The study investigated the influence of Teachers’ Professional Development Programmes on the Quality of Teaching in Primary Schools in Kitagwenda District. The study adopted cross-sectional survey design and used mixed method strategy to collect data specifically concurrent triangulation strategy was used. The study population included 137 respondents and samples size was 117 respondents who included DEO, inspectors, CCTS, SMC, PTA, head teachers, teachers. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics using SPSS. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic and content analysis. It was found that PDPs created more opportunity on teacher collaboration for 56% of teachers; it creates opportunities for teachers to share best practices; PDPs help in improving in pupil learning and achievement; teachers’ relationship with pupils become more positive than before; improved sense of Teachers’ Professionalism. Based on the study findings, the researcher recommended that that teamwork should be maintained for the education system to move on smoothly since it helps teachers accomplish their tasks in time both in their presence and absence.