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The Impact of Teacher Qualification on Student Performance: A Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in Kampala

This study aimed at examining the relationship between teacher qualifications and student academic performance in
public secondary schools in Kampala, focusing on the influence of teacher experience, education, and certification on
overall academic achievement and national examination results. Using multiple linear regression analysis, the study
found that teacher experience, education, and certification significantly impacted student performance. Specifically,
teacher experience was positively associated with improved student outcomes, with each additional year of teaching
experience leading to a marked increase in academic performance. Teacher education also showed a positive effect,
with higher educational qualifications correlating with better student performance in both general academic
performance and national examinations. Teacher certification emerged as the most influential factor, significantly
enhancing student learning outcomes, particularly in national exams. The regression analysis indicated that all the
predictor variables (teacher experience, education, and certification) had statistically significant coefficients with p
values less than 0.05, suggesting a strong relationship with student performance. The findings underscored the
importance of enhancing teacher certification programs, providing professional development opportunities, and
promoting higher education for teachers as key strategies to improve student performance. The study recommends
that policymakers invest in initiatives that support teacher professional growth, including targeted certification
programs, scholarships for further education, and robust teacher mentorship programs.

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