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Teachers’ Years Of Experience And Students’ Academic Performance: A Case Of Government Aided Secondary Schools In Semuto Town Council, Nakaseke District, Uganda

Semaganda Rasto


Abstract

The research aimed to assess how different levels of teachers’ years of experience affect students' academic outcomes. A sample size of 124 respondents was selected, including head teachers, subject heads, experienced and newly qualified teachers, and students. Quantitative data analysis was conducted using Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The results indicated that years of experience also played a key role, with the regression model showing a significant positive effect (β = 0.39, p < 0.05). Teachers with more than five years of experience demonstrated higher student success rates, with an average increase of 15% in pass rates. The R² value of 0.52 indicates that 52% of the variance in student academic performance can be explained by teachers’ experience. The study concluded that experience of teachers plays a critical role in various aspects of educational effectiveness, particularly in shaping competitive remuneration packages, influencing the adequacy of benefits, and impacting student academic performance. The data suggests that while many teachers recognize the contribution of experienced educators in advocating for compensation aligned with industry standards, the wide variation in perceptions indicates that there may be significant disparities in how individual teachers assess the effectiveness of these packages based on their personal experiences and career trajectories. It was recommended that schools should implement structured pay scales that offer incremental salary increases based on years of experience. This approach will help retain experienced teachers by providing them with competitive, long-term financial rewards. Educational institutions should establish regular intervals (e.g., annually) for reviewing teacher salaries to ensure that they remain competitive with industry standards. These reviews should involve teachers and unions to guarantee transparency and fairness. In addition to salaries, benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and family support programs should be enhanced. These benefits should be tailored to address the evolving needs of teachers at different stages of their careers, providing financial security and promoting long-term retention.

Keywords

Teachers’ Years Of Experience Regression Analysis Correlation Academic Performance
Metropolitan Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research

Cite This Article

Semaganda Rasto (2024). Teachers’ Years Of Experience And Students’ Academic Performance: A Case Of Government Aided Secondary Schools In Semuto Town Council, Nakaseke District, Uganda. Metropolitan Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research, 3(12). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=1200

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