School Practice (SP) is a major component of professional training of teachers undertaken by all students taking Education Courses at teacher training institutions in Kenya. SP is a practical evaluation of the competencies a student teacher is required to master before being declared a qualified teacher. However, many student teachers have displayed incompetence after such training sessions. This paper explores the competencies acquired by student teachers in Kakamega-Mumias Zone, Kenya during SP. Data was collected using questionnaires, interview schedules and observation guides. Findings from the study indicate that 85% of the student teachers emerge professionals while about 15% lack the necessary competencies of a trained teacher. Teacher training institutions offering this exercise should strive to ensure all student teachers acquire the expected competencies for effective curriculum implementation in schools.
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