FACTORS INFLUENCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMONG PRE-SERVICE AGRICULTURE TEACHERS IN KENYAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Professional development is a crucial aspect of teacher preparation programs, including in the field of agriculture education. Pre-service agriculture teachers in Kenyan secondary schools face unique challenges that may affect their ability to engage in effective professional development. Therefore, this systematic literature provides a comprehensive overview of the factors that influence professional development among pre-service agriculture teachers in Kenya. The review reveals that curriculum and pedagogy, teaching practice duration, mentoring and supervision, professional learning opportunities and field experiences, Personal Characteristics and Motivation and School and Classroom Context are key factors influencing the professional development of pre-service agriculture teachers in Kenya. Adequate mentorship, improvement of pedagogical methods, supporting preservice teachers makes the practical implications of the study results.