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Abstract

The study assesses the impact of in-service teacher training on teaching effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Kilolo District Iringa -Tanzania. It was guided by Henry Fayol's administrative management theory. Mixed research approach and convergent parallel research design were employed. The study targeted six secondary schools in Kilolo District, with a sample of 163 respondents, including a district education officer, six school heads, 62 teachers, and 94 students. Stratified random sampling and purposive sampling were used to select respondents. Data collection involved questionnaires and interview guides, with quantitative data analysed using (Statistical Product social service) SPSS version 23 and presented through tables while qualitative data were analysed by categories and themes. The validity and reliability of the instruments were ensured through expert review, Cronbach alpha methods, and a pilot study. The findings showed that In-service teacher training is very important in enhancing teaching effectiveness in public secondary schools. The respondents recognized the benefits of such training for the usage of multiple teaching strategies, the management of student behaviour, and the interactions between teachers and students. The study recommends that, teacher training should never cease but should instead be focused on making sure that teachers are equipped with strategies and methods for implementing the newly taught methods in practice. There is also a need to prepare follow-up programs that would assist teachers in becoming assertive and applying the techniques learnt appropriately.