EFFECT OF IN-SERVICE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM ON TVET TRAINERS PERFORMANCE IN TECHNICAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RWANDA,A CASE OF KICUKIRO DISTRICT
Authors:   Research Scholar, Department of Education Management andCurriculum Studies, Mount Kenya University., Jean De Dieu Murindahabi , O. Hesbon(PhD) Andala ,   Research Scholar, Department of Education Management andCurriculum Studies, Mount Kenya University.
Published: November 2024

The general objective of this study was to examine the influence of an in-service teacher training program on the performance of TVET trainers in Kicukiro district. Specifically, this studys objectives were: to identify the level to which TVET trainer receive in-service teacher training program in Technical Secondary School Kicukiro District, to assess the level of performance of TVET trainers in Technical Secondary Schools in the Kicukiro District and to evaluate the relationship between in-service training program and TVT trainers performance in Technical Secondary School Kicukiro District. The combination learning theory and system theory was served as the researchers guide. The studys population was 207 people (197 teachers and 10 head teachers) from all of the Kicukiro Districts Technical Secondary Schools. The survey was designed in a descriptive manner. A sample size of 137 was chosen using Yamanes formula. Using random sampling and purposeful selection, the population was chosen as the sample size for the study. Every questionnaire was dispersed by the researcher. The format of the analysis was influenced by the particular qualitative and qualitative methodology employed as well as the format of the data. The data that was collected in this study was examined and displayed in the order of the research objectives utilizing frequency, percentages, and tables as descriptive statistics. Data was gathered via teacher questionnaires and head teacher interview guides. The researcher examined and interpret the results after going to the field. The study found that 84.5% of the respondents agreed that they participate in service teacher training program every time, 94% of the respondents agreed that In-service teacher training program is very necessary for all teachers, 52.5 of the respondents disagreed that In-service teacher training program is only for new teachers, 57.6% of the respondents Disagreed that In-service teacher training program is necessary for old teachers while 60.5% of the respondent disagreed that In-service teacher training program is not necessary at all. 83.8% of the respondents agreed that their participation in an in-service teacher training program has helped them improve personalities and instructional techniques in the classroom and at school, 89.7% of the respondents agreed that with the help of the in-service teacher training program, and they are able to acquire new methods of classroom management and instruction, while 94.1% of the respondents agreed that the in-service teacher training program motivates and makes teachers love their professions.The research suggests that the Ministry of Education, education planners, and stakeholders should enhance in-service training programs for TVET trainers in Kicukiro District, Rwanda, focusing on upgrading technical skills, improving instructional methodologies, establishing robust monitoring mechanisms, and investing in infrastructure.