TEACHER TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: EVIDENCE FROM THE HOWL-WADAG DISTRICT OF MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

Authors

  • Mohamed Ibrahim Abdisamad Gaheyr Teacher Training College Via Tanzania Rd, Hamar Jajab District, Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia
  • Ahmed Ali Hussein Mogadishu University, Faculty of Education & Humanities Hodan District, Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia
  • Ahmed Abdulle Hussein Gaheyr Teacher Training College Via Tanzania Rd, Hamar Jajab District, Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v13i8.6981

Keywords:

teacher professional development, teacher performance, instructional effectiveness, secondary education, classroom management, Somalia

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between teacher training and instructional effectiveness in secondary schools in the Howl-Wadag district of Mogadishu, Somalia. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed. The study involved 80 participants, including 12 principals and 68 classroom teachers, selected from 12 secondary schools through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis in SPSS. The findings revealed statistically significant positive relationships between the quality of teacher training and teacher performance (r = .742, p < .001), as well as between training content and teacher performance (r = .689, p < .001). In addition, many respondents reported that training programs helped strengthen classroom management skills and teaching confidence. Based on these findings, the study recommends strengthening continuous professional development programs, promoting teacher mentorship, and providing training that is relevant to classroom needs. The findings contribute to the growing body of research on teacher professional development in Somalia and may inform educational policy and practice.

Author Biographies

  • Mohamed Ibrahim Abdisamad, Gaheyr Teacher Training College Via Tanzania Rd, Hamar Jajab District, Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia

    Abdisamad Mohamed Ibrahim is a Senior Lecturer at Hormuud University and Imam Shafici University, Somalia, and serves as the Principal of Macalin Nur Primary and Secondary School, a National Training of Trainers (ToT) facilitator at the Gaheyr Teacher Training College under the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education. Abdisamad holds a Master's degree in Pure Mathematics from Al-Butana University, Sudan. In addition, he serves as a Supervisor in the Department of Examinations at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education and is also responsible for supervising teachers in schools under the Ministry of Education. His professional interests include teaching mathematics, educational assessment, curriculum development, and improving the quality of teaching and learning through research and professional development.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3407-1549

  • Ahmed Ali Hussein, Mogadishu University, Faculty of Education & Humanities Hodan District, Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia

    Hussein Ahmed Ali is a Senior Lecturer at Mogadishu University and Somali International University in Somalia and acts as the Vice Principal of Jubba Primary and Secondary School. Hussein holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Mogadishu University. His academic and professional interests include teaching and learning processes, educational assessment, student development, and the use of psychological approaches to enhance educational practices. Through his experience in university teaching and school leadership, Hussein is dedicated to improving instructional quality, supporting teachers’ professional growth, and creating effective and inclusive learning environments.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5052-8002

  • Ahmed Abdulle Hussein, Gaheyr Teacher Training College Via Tanzania Rd, Hamar Jajab District, Mogadishu, Banadir, Somalia

    Hussein Ahmed Abdulle holds a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) from Shinawatra University, Thailand, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Information Technology from Benadir University, Somalia. He is a Senior Lecturer at Benadir University, a National Training of Trainers (ToT) facilitator at Gaheyr Teacher Training College under the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, and the Founder and CEO of Benaadir Online Shopping. He also serves as a Digital Marketing Specialist and Mentor, providing training and technical support to entrepreneurs, SMEs, and young professionals. His research and professional interests include educational technology, teacher professional development, digital marketing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence in education, data analytics, and information systems.

    ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8901-0654

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2026-09-03

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