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Abstract:
This study investigated qualities of effective secondary school teachers in Kenya. Participants comprised of 90 students drawn from secondary schools from three provinces in the country. Out of the 90 participants, 45 were male, whereas 45 were female students. This study employed phenomenological research design. A biographical form and a blank sheet of paper were used to collect data. These data were analyzed using content analysis method. This study revealed 25 qualities of effective teachers in Secondary schools. These qualities included: good sense of humour; knowledgeable in subject-matter; caring and understanding; explaining concepts well; patience and respectful to learners; God fearing; self-confidence and focused; emotionally stable; correcting wrong responses politely; providing social and career guidance; fluent and well-spoken in English; fair to all learners; marking assignments promptly; punctuality to class; counselling learners; willingness to help learners; warm and friendly to learners; preparing well for lessons; involving learners in lessons; encouraging questions; honest and admission of errors; commitment to duty; and being organized. The findings of this study are useful in enhancing professional development, selection of effective secondary school teachers and improvement of the quality of education system.

Keywords: Kenya, effective teachers, qualities, secondary, school

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