abstract

This research paper provides a comparative analysis of teaching aptitude between elementary and secondary school teachers, aiming to uncover the nuanced differences between these two critical educational stages. Employing the Teaching Aptitude Test (TAT), the study evaluated a diverse sample of 300 teachers to assess and compare their aptitudes. The findings reveal subtle yet notable differences in teaching aptitudes, with elementary school teachers marginally outperforming their secondary counterparts. These variations, although slight, underscore the importance of considering educational levels in the development and implementation of targeted teacher training programs. This analysis has significant implications for educational policy, particularly in teacher recruitment, professional development, and curriculum design, suggesting a need for level-specific training strategies to optimise teaching effectiveness across all educational tiers.