ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TEACHER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE AT THE FIAPRE CIRCUIT OF THE SUNYANI WEST DISTRICT

Abstract

This research was carried out to assess the impact of teacher training and development programs on students’ performance in five schools in the Sunyani West District in the BrongAhafo Region of Ghana. The sample size for the study was 60 participants representing 12.12% of the target population.The necessary data were obtained from primary and secondary sources. Primary data were generated from questionnaires and interview while secondary data were obtained from textbooks, articles, journals internet etc. Quantitative research approach model was used to analyze quantitative data. Statistical Package for Social Service was also used to analyze data and draw tables. Responses from respondents revealed that teacher training and development programs have positive impact on students’ performance because they equip teachers with the appropriate teaching skills and methods for effective performance. However, students’ test cores indicated no correlation between teacher training programs and students’ performance as the regression coefficient (r = .0370) is less than .05 at significant level. It is therefore reasonable to suggest that students’ good performance may be due to some other factors. Curriculum should therefore be need-based other than concepts.