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Challenges in Teaching Gymnastics: With Specific Reference to Astbi Wereda Secondary Schools, Tigray Region.
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-04-30) Tedros Kiros; Solomon Teka
The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges in teaching gymnastics in Atsbi wereda secondary schools namely Atsbi, Dera and Haikmesal secondary schools and to suggest to them challenges. In order to gathering relevant data from the study samples questionnaires, interviews and observation check-lists were used as the main data collection instruments. The target population of the study involves 2308 students, teachers and school principal. From this population the study sample size involves 460 or (20%) of students were selected using simple Random sampling technique that is lottery methods, 5 physical education teachers, 3 schools Principal and the sample schools were selected using purposive sampling technique. Three basic questions were raised to achieve the objectives of the study. To answer those basic research questions, descriptive survey research design and mixed research method were employed. The data were analyzed using SPSS version-16 software package using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and percentage. The study found the challenge related with students, with the physical education teachers and with the school principal. The researcher finding shows that, in order to bring improvement of teaching gymnastics challenges such as large class size, time allotment, inter-school tournament, lack of gymnastics equipments, lack of skills in gymnastics and experience must be improved. In view of this summary, conclusion and recommendations are provided.
Implementation of Active Learning Approaches in Grade Ten Mathematics in Government Secondary Schools of Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-11-30) Wondwosen Abebayehu; Solomon Areaya
The purpose of the study was to assess the status and implementation of active learning approaches in mathematics in government secondary schools of Addis Ababa. Attempts have been made to assess the extent to which active learning approaches have been practiced at classroom levels, the approaches of the new mathematics textbook and teacher's guide towards active learning, the attitudes of secondary school teachers and students towards active learning, the support and materials provided for the implementation of active learning and factors affecting active learning approaches. To this end, a descriptive survey was used as a method of study. The data 'was collected from 576 sample students and 33 sample mathematics teachers in twelve secondary schools of Addis Ababa City. Respondents were selected by using simple random sampling, systematic sampling and convenient sampling techniques. Questionnaires, observations, interviews and documents were used as data gathering instruments. The data were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Accordingly, the result of the study revealed that the extent of practicing active learning approaches in the secondary schools was moderate. The approaches oj both student textbook and teachers' guide were found based on active learning approaches in spite of their content width. The majority of the respondents had positive attitudes towards the approaches. Furthermore, the support of the administrators and materials provided in implementation of active learning were found to be very low. Among factors that influence effective implementation of active learning: Classroom situation, arrangement of chairs and tables, the width and depth of the content, lack of technical and material supports and shortage of time and finances were the major ones. Consequently, there is a gap between what is intended in the study and its implementation in the government secondary schools. Hence, it needs conducting .an extensive study at national level.analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Accordingly, the result of the studyrevealed that the extent of practicing active learning approaches in the secondaryschools was moderate. The approaches oj both student textbook and teachers' guide werefound based on active learning approaches in spite of their content width. The majority ofthe respondents had positive attitudes towards the approaches. Furthermore, the supportof the administrators and materials provided in implementation of active learning werefound to be very low. Among factors that influence effective implementation of activelearning: Classroom situation, arrangement of chairs and tables, the width and depth ofthe content, lack of technical and material supports and shortage of time and financeswere the major ones. Consequently, there is a gap between what is intended in the studyand its implementation in the government secondary schools. Hence, it needs conductingan extensive study at national level.
Practice and Challenges Facing Ethiopian Women Basketball Players
(Addis Ababa University, 2003-06-01) Abeba Amare; Tesfaye Asgedom
Sport is a very essential for all human being. And in our country sport was exercised in the form of traditional sports like Gebeta, Kurb0 , Tigile, Zilay, and others. In the modem era other sport types like football, basketball, athletics, handball, volley ball etc were introduced by missioner teachers. Not only this there is also the government of Ethiopia tried to established different federations in different years and it is working on promoting and developing sport activities.The purpose of this research was to know and find out the practice and challenges facing Ethiopian women basketball players facing throughreview of related literature has been made on the practice and challenges of employed descriptive quantitative type of research of investigation applied for data gathering were open and closed types of questioner , interview, document analyzed and observation. The data gathered have been analyzed, findings and conclusions drown. Result of the study revealed that the practice and challenges of Ethiopian women basketball players was discussed in the five chapters. In each part the researcher tried to deal the practices and challenges that facing Ethiopian women basketball players and basket on the getting data made conclusion. In addition to the conclusion the researcher also suggest recommendation for players, coaches, basketball federation, sport commission and Media.
The Effect of Facilities and Instructional Materials for Achieving Effective Physical Education in the Case of Preparatory Schools of Illubabor Zone, Oromia Regional State
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-04-13) Amare Tsegaye; Shimeles Assefa
The research was carried out in eight preparatory schools in eight woredas of lllubabor zone, Oromia regional state. Its major objective was to study the effect of facilities and Instructional materials for achieving effective physical education Availability and utilization of Physical and material resources like Instructional materials, Facilities, sport equipment, playing area, text books and physical education reference books play an important role in the achievement of effective physical education and students performance. And inadequate instructional materials and sport facilities influencing students' performance negatively. The study sample was selected through simple random sampling technique by lottery method and available sampling techniques. School principals, physical education teachers, students, librarians, store keepers, school pedagogical centre representatives and focus group discuss were the sample of the research. To realize this, descriptive survey design was employed because it provides the researcher with detailed description of the existing condition about the problem under investigation. The data collection instruments were questionnaire, interview, observation checklist and focus group discussion. In order to obtain the necessary data for the study the researcher used both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data analysis was done using statistical tools such as percentages, frequencies, means and standard deviation. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis and presented through narratives according to the objectives. Research result showed that (81%) of the respondents agreed that the availability of physical education facilities and instructional materials were ranging from very poor to medium in some circumstances, unavailable, less in quantity and quality. Most of the schools are not well equipped that with facilities and equipment there are also sign of deteriorating maintenance or general non-use. These created a great challenge on teaching and learning activities that in turn had a negative effect on the improvement of the quality of education. To overcome this problem Ministry of education, concerned bodies and the school administration should allocate budget on purchasing and construction physical education instructional materials and facilities.
The Assesment of Internal Audit Practices in Dashen Bank
(Addis Ababa University, 2026-02-02) Kirubel Woldegebreal; Abebe Y.
The Ethiopian banking sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancement, regulatory reform, intensifying competition, and the expansion of digital financial services — developments that demand internal audit functions move beyond traditional compliance-focused approaches toward more strategic and risk-oriented practices. This study assesses the internal audit practices of Dashen Bank S.C., examining the extent to which its audit function has adapted to this evolving environment. A descriptive research design supported by a mixed-methods approach was employed; quantitative data were gathered through structured questionnaires distributed to 94 internal auditors, yielding 86 valid responses (91.49% response rate), while qualitative data were obtained via semi-structured interviews with four senior audit executives, supplemented by document reviews of audit manuals, policy documents, and compliance reports. The findings reveal that internal audit effectiveness is constrained by limited management support, inadequate budget allocation, insufficient resources, and delayed implementation of audit recommendations. Auditor independence was found to be weak, with inadequate organizational separation between audit and operational functions, while professional competency gaps persist due to low certification rates and limited professional development support. Existing audit manuals were found insufficiently updated to address risks arising from digital banking operations, and the majority of respondents identified skill gaps in modern banking technologies as the most critical future challenge. The study concludes that a considerable gap exists between the rapidly evolving external banking environment and the relatively static internal audit framework at Dashen Bank, undermining effective risk management, governance, and assurance. Strengthening professional development, investing in audit technologies, enhancing auditor independence, and adopting risk-based auditing approaches are recommended as priority measures.