TEACHERS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND ITS IMPACT ON STUDENTS' PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN THE TEACHERS' TRAINING COLLEGES IN FAKO DIVISION, CAMEROON

Etang Samuel Manyi Mbeng

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The purpose of this study was to examine teachers’ characteristics and their impact on students’ professional training in some teacher training schools in Fako Division, the south west region of Cameroon. This study employed a descriptive survey research design with a target population of 100 teachers in two teachers’ training colleges as respondents. Three research objectives were formulated for that purpose which was later transformed into research questions. Data was gathered through the use of questionnaires and was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The findings reveal there was a positive relationship between teachers’ content mastery, communication, motivation, and personality on student’s professional training. Thus, based on the findings the following recommendations were made; teachers should communicate instructions in simple and clear language so that students will be able to understand also government should constantly organize seminars that will enable teachers to upgrade their knowledge, learn new skills, and become productive.

 

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