Influence of Teacher Competence on Pupils’ Academic Achievement in Primary Schools

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dc.contributor.authorObote Alice Lamunu1* & Gloria Lamaro1
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-19T09:23:28Z
dc.date.available2026-03-19T09:23:28Z
dc.date.issued2026-02-12
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the impact of teachers’ proficiency on pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools in Gulu City. Using a mixed-methods approach with 210 participants (pupils, teachers, head teachers, and academic heads), data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Findings indicated that pupils’ performance was moderately better in formative assessments than in summative exams. Teacher proficiency in subject knowledge, classroom management, and social/moral conduct showed strong, significant positive correlations with pupils’ performance. Qualitative results highlighted challenges such as large class sizes, limited resources, inconsistent teaching methods, and low parental involvement. Environmental factors had mixed effects: resources and class location correlated moderately with learning, but overcrowding and inadequate materials negatively affected performance. The study concluded that teacher proficiency significantly influences academic outcomes, and recommended professional development, reduced class sizes, improved resources, and enhanced parental/community involvement to boost pupil achievement in Gulu City’s public primary schools
dc.identifier.citationLamunu, O. A., & Lamaro, G. (2026). Influence of Teacher Competence on Pupils’ Academic Achievement in Primary Schools. East African Journal of Education Studies, 9(1), 567-581. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajes.9.1.4497
dc.identifier.issnPrint ISSN: 2707-3939
dc.identifier.issnOnline ISSN: 2707-3947
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14270/778
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEast African Journal of Education Studies
dc.relation.ispartofseriesvol 9; 1
dc.subjectTeacher Competence
dc.subjectAcademic Achievement
dc.subjectFormative assessments
dc.subjectPupil achievement
dc.subjectTeacher proficiency.
dc.titleInfluence of Teacher Competence on Pupils’ Academic Achievement in Primary Schools
dc.typeArticle

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