An Assessment of the Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Food-Based Training of BIRTAN on Secondary School Teachers at Pirgonj Upazila, Rangpur District, Bangladesh

Abstract

This study examines the factors influencing the effectiveness of BIRTAN’s food-based training program for secondary school teachers in Pirgonj Upazila, Rangpur District, Bangladesh. Adopting a quantitative approach, the study surveyed 172 teachers selected randomly from a total population of 310. Data collection tools included an interview schedule measuring three dimensions of training effectiveness: information received, understanding, and application, each rated on a 4-point scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation coefficients, and multiple regression with SPSS software. Findings identified significant positive relationships between training effectiveness and factors such as educational qualification, physical mobility, training received, and knowledge of food and nutrition, while age had a slight negative effect and professional experience was not significant. The regression model explained 41.6% of the variance in training effectiveness, highlighting the importance of these characteristics in enhancing training outcomes. The study recommends emphasizing educational qualifications, physical mobility, and nutrition knowledge of teachers into the design and implementation phases of future BIRTAN initiatives to maximize impact.