http://etd.aau.edu.et:80/dspace/handle/123456789/450 Search the Channel search http://etd.aau.edu.et:80/dspace/simple-search http://etd.aau.edu.et:80/dspace/handle/123456789/4017 Title: A Thesis submitted for School of Graduate Studies in partial Fulfillment of the Requirements <br/> <br/>Authors: Mamo, Eshetie <br/> <br/>Abstract: The major aim in understanding this research was to assess the practice of human resource management In Amhara National Regional State the case of Wag Himra Zone and there by forward possible suggestions for the improvement of TVET programs and in order to perform the training, acquisition, retention, recruitment ,and development activities in available TVET institutions. The area of concern believed to be relevant to examine the performance of TVET and employment prospects were principals, department heads, process coordinators, trainers, supportive staff and board members. To this end, a descriptive survey research method was employed for the study. The sample TVET institutions were selected from Wag Himra Zone namely Sekota, Amdewerk and Zequala TVET institutions. The subjects of the study include 3 principals, 13 department heads, 21 process coordinators, 51 trainers, 71 supportive staff and 21 board members. Stratified, simple random and purposive sampling techniques were employed to select the TVET institutions and respondents. Questionnaire and interview were instruments used for the purpose of collecting data. The result of the study depicted that The findings show the numbers of Principals, Process Coordinators, Department Heads, Supportive Members, Academic staff Members and Board Members are very low: the institutional efforts in working with the delegates of the society and the local authorities offered to be capacity building trainings on the practice of Human Resource Management found low, low effort and motivation of employees in using the available supports, no clear mechanism available to follow problems faced by the practices of Human Resource Management and insignificant trainings were found as the major challenges in promoting organizational development and effective human resource utilization. Hence, it is concluded that the exhibits status of TVET institutions in the zone different challenges and employment prospects are not promising. In line with the above findings and conclusions, therefore, it was recommended that TVET institutions should, as such as possible: try to meet the standards set by MoE as stated in the TVET strategies with regard to their staff and good if TVET institutions seek permanent solution to the problem of funding training programs. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:08:45 GMT http://etd.aau.edu.et:80/dspace/handle/123456789/3683 Title: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE INTEGRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTO SOCIAL r-. STUDIES COURSE IN SOME SELECTED TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTES (T.T.Is) OF ETHIOPIA <br/> <br/>Authors: Melaku, Girma <br/> <br/>Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the integration of environmental education into social studies course in the T.T. Is, through examining the trainees' environmental education competencies which involve changes in knowledge, attitudes and skills. To achieve the objectives of the study 321 trainees from four T!T.Is were randomly selected. In addition to this, the instructors of the course and the teaching materials were considered as sources of additional data. A lO-page questionnaire, which included: the test, attitude inventory and rating scale, was administered. The syllabus and the textbook of the course were analyzed and interviews with the instructors were conducted. The data collected were statistically treated. c The results suggested that the course seems to have some elements of environmental education, even though they do not measure up to the objectives and standards of the present day environmental education program. The slight majority of the trainees displayed mastery of environmental knowledge as far as the test results are concerned. However, when seen from different directions it is found to be premature to generalize that the trainees have foundational competency in environmental knowledge. Even though the available information and findings alone are not comprehensive to provide conclusive results, the trainees' attitudes toward environmental problems, environmental education and environment in general found to be highly desirable. Regarding environmental skills the trainees appeared to have a minimum competency in environmental action skills. In all the three cases statistically significant differences were observed among the T.T.Is considered. Relatively positive significant relationships were obtained between the trainees' environmental knowledge and environmental attitudes. On the other hand, between the trainees' environmental knowledge and environmental skills and between the trainees' environmental attitudes and environmental skills no clear systematic correlations were obtained. l Many constraints and difficulties were reported concerning the integration of environmental topics and activities into the course. In general a very modest and uncoordinated teacher training effort in the area of environmental education seemed to be the rule at every institute studied in this inventory. The practical implications of these development of environmental education specifically, and in the other courses indicated. findings to the in the course in general are Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:29:00 GMT