Authors: Adeline Nkirote Kithinji1, John K. Kitur2 and Rosemary W. Mbogo3
1,2&3Africa International University,
P.O. Box 24686 – 00502, Nairobi, Kenya
Author E-mail: adeline.kithinji@gmail.com
Abstract
Teacher effectiveness remains a critical determinant of educational quality and learner achievement in primary education. This study examined the influence of teacher characteristics on teacher effectiveness in public primary schools in Lang’ata Sub-County in Kenya. Guided by a post-positivist research philosophy, the study adopted a mixed-method approach, integrating a correlational research design for the quantitative component and a phenomenological design for the qualitative component. The target population entailed 1,200 respondents, comprising teachers, Grade 8 learners, and deputy head teachers, from which a sample of 300 respondents was selected using stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and semi-structured interview guides, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics alongside thematic analysis for qualitative data. The study revealed a moderate positive relationship between teacher characteristics and teacher effectiveness, r(95) = 0.460, p < .001Collaboration among teachers further contributed to improved teaching quality through knowledge sharing and teamwork. The study concludes that strengthening positive teacher characteristics is essential for enhancing teacher effectiveness, improving teacher–learner relationships, and promoting better academic outcomes in public primary schools.
Keywords: Teacher characteristics, Teacher effectiveness, Teacher adaptability, Teacher collaboration, Pedagogical competence, Instructional effectiveness, Classroom management, Teacher performance, Teaching experience, Teacher personality traits
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Suggested Citation
Nkirote, A.K., Kitur, J. K. and Mbogo, R.W. (2026). Influence of Teacher Characteristics on Teacher Effectiveness in Public Primary Schools, Lang’ata Sub-County, Kenya. African Research Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 13(1), 71-85. Available at https://arjess.org/uploads/influence-of-teacher-characteristics-on-teacher-effectiveness-in-public-primary-schools-langata-sub-county-kenya.pdf
