Factors Affecting Teaching Perform~nce of "Fre.sh Teachers": The Case of Arbaminch Water Technology Institute

Abstract

The educatton sector strategy nowadays lays down the school
education structure with lhe deep initiation to express the objectives
of education and professionai development.
Professional development is strbngly advocated for teaching
effeCtiveness in relation to t~ transmission of meaningful
pedagogical skills. When teachers provide their lesson, it is expected
that learners will bring certain behavioral change'S. So, an important
question to ask is whether teachers in institution$ of higher learning
are working effectively for the success of the educational process.
The aim of.this paper is to examine the teaching performance of fresh
teachers in Arba Minch Water Technology Institute (AWTI). These
teachers join the teaching ' profession from two directions: direct
graduates from the University and terminators from· other job sectors. In spite of tne fact th.at they have the scientific knowl.edge, they are
not effective in handling pedagogical skills