An overview of the influence of teachers` subject matter knowledge on students’ academic achievement
Abstract
This study intended to discover the teachers' subject-matter knowledge and its influence on students' academic achievement. The teachers` subject matter knowledge is a matter on which the teachers are recruited to continue the teaching process. Teachers` grip and command of the subject matter knowledge can bring a positive change in the student's academic outcomes. Henceforth, this research study was conducted to have an overview of the influence of teachers` subject matter knowledge on students’ academic achievement in public secondary schools. The explanatory type with quantitative research was designed to go through the study. The population consisted of 922 teachers from which the sample was selected with a random sampling method consisting of 93 Teachers from all the public secondary schools of Taluka Qasimabad Hyderabad. The Likert Scale Five Point Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS 26 Version. It was revealed that subject matter knowledge is an essential ingredient to impart the basic required knowledge. It is only a source that can enhance students` academic achievement. The results showed that a teacher's subject-matter expertise had a huge impact on students` academic achievement. The study may help guide the School Education and Literacy Department on how to enhance and polish teachers` skills through training in teachers` training programs.
Keywords
Teacher Preparedness, Students` Academic Achievement, Subject Matter Knowledge
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