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Competencies acquired by Student Teachers during School Practice: A Case of Kibabii University

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  • Dayo Carolyn Kivihya

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School Practice (SP) is a major component of professional training of teachers undertaken by all students taking Education Courses at teacher training institutions in Kenya. SP is a practical evaluation of the competencies a student teacher is required to master before being declared a qualified teacher. However, many student teachers have displayed incompetence after such training sessions. This paper explores the competencies acquired by student teachers in Kakamega-Mumias Zone, Kenya during SP. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules and observation guides. Findings from the study indicate that 85% of the student teachers emerge professionals while about 15% lack the necessary competencies of a trained teacher. Teacher training institutions offering this exercise should strive to ensure all student teachers acquire the expected competencies for effective curriculum implementation in schools.

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  • Dayo Carolyn Kivihya, 2016. "Competencies acquired by Student Teachers during School Practice: A Case of Kibabii University," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 6(11), pages 535-541, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijarbs:v:6:y:2016:i:11:p:535-541
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