An investigation into factors contributing to teaching effectiveness among student teachers. (with implications towards the use of multiple criteria in teacher selection).

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between the performance of student teachers in teaching practice and their ·academic qualifications in the E.A.C.E. and at college, their attitudes to teaching, their social background and their creative ability. A sample of 140 final year student teachers at Kenya Science Teachers College was used. There were 115 male student teachers and 25 female student teachers.