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Item Assessment of Teachers' Performance in Teaching Using Awngi As A Medium of Instruction in The First Cycle of Primary School in Awl Administrative Zone(Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Girmaw Allene; Getachew AdugnaThe purpose of this study is to assess the performance of teachers in Awngi medium first cycle primary schools in Awi Zone and suggest possible solutions to the problems that may impede the program. To this end, the research employed a survey descriptive research methodology. The sample consisted of 8 schools two of which were selected from each woreda of the four woredas which were chosen among the five woredas the zone comprises. Simple random method in a lottery system was used to select the sample schools and woredas. Regarding the respondents, 80 teachers and 60 students were drawn from the eight chosen schools using purposive and availability sampling technique and systematic simple random method respectively . The teachers were made to fill in the questinnaire while target group discussion was held for the students. Furthermore, interview was held with selected 15 experts from woreda and zone education offices. The data collated thus were analyzed (quantitatively & qualitatively) using frequency COUnlS, percentages and descriptive phrases. The results obtained thus indicate that assignment of teachers to teach in Awngi without obtaining sufficient training in the language, failure to prepare texts in accordance with the values of the speech community, absence of appropriately skilled experts in the language to provide necessary support to Awngi medium teachers, and absence of reference materials prepared in the language have resulted in bringing about problems that hamper the performance of Awngi medium teachers and eventually entail loss of interest and motivation both in the teachers and students. Based on the findings and conclusions, the study eventually makes recommendations which include establishment of teacher training institution in Awngi and provision of appropriate training for the teachers and supervisors, preparations of texts in accordance with the values of the speech community, s~!Oicient supplementary materials and necessary manuals in the languageItem Comparative Study of School-Parent Partnership in Government and Private Primary Schools: the Case of Yekatit-23 And Eshet Academy in Bahir Dar(Addis Ababa University, 2008-06) Abebe Tamir; Getachew AdugnaThis is a comparative study on school-parent partnership in govemment and private primary schools in Bahir Dar town. The main purpose of this study was to identify the difference between govemment and private schools in the practice of parent inuolvement as partner. Two primary schools (Ykatit -23 and Esh.et Academy from the gouemment and private respectiuely) were taken as Cl case in this study. The subjects of the study were 102 students, 20 teachers, 2 principals, 12 parents, and 2 education r experts. Questionnaires for teachers and students, interview with parents, principals and education experts were employed to collect the data for th.is study. The data obtained were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. After analyzing the data, it was found that, the practice of schools in involving parents in different involuement programs did not indicate statistically s ignificant difference between govemment and priuatc primary schools .However, the practice of private schools seem better in communicating w ith and supporting home leaming activities. The gouernment school was better in inuolving PTA members in decision making. It was also found that parents participation in major school programs was insignificant in both schools. However, parent practices of r guiding, monitoring and assisting children at home shows significant difference in fauor of the priuate school. Finally, from the finding of the study it is possible to conclude that school-parent partnership in . government and private pnmary schools did not show significant difference and was not s trengthened as expected to be. The concem ed stakeholders need to accomplish their responsibilities for the better participation of p arents in their children educationItem Comparative Study of School-Parent Partnership in Government and Private Primary Schools: the Case of Yekatit-23 And Eshet Academy in Bahir Dar(Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Abebe Tamir,; Getachew AdugnaThis is a comparative study on school-parent partnership in govemment and private primary schools in Bahir Dar town. The main purpose of this study was to identify the difference between govemment and private schools in the practice of parent inuolvement as partner. Two primary schools (Ykatit -23 and Esh.et Academy from the gouemment and private respectiuely) were taken as Cl case in this study. The subjects of the study were 102 students, 20 teachers, 2 principals, 12 parents, and 2 education r experts. Questionnaires for teachers and students, interview with parents, principals and education experts were employed to collect the data for th.is study. The data obtained were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. After analyzing the data, it was found that, the practice of schools in involving parents in different involuement programs did not indicate statistically s ignificant difference between govemment and priuatc primary schools .However, the practice of private schools seem better in communicating w ith and supporting home leaming activities. The gouernment school was better in inuolving PTA members in decision making. It was also found that parents participation in major school programs was insignificant in both schools. However, parent practices of r guiding, monitoring and assisting children at home shows significant difference in fauor of the priuate school. Finally, from the finding of the study it is possible to conclude that school-parent partnership in . government and private pnmary schools did not show significant difference and was not s trengthened as expected to be. The concem ed stakeholders need to accomplish their responsibilities for the better participation of p arents in their children educationItem Comparative Study on Classroom Social Interaction in Government and Private Preparatory Schools: The Case of Addis Ababa City Administration(Addis Ababa University, 2008-06) AYchiluhim Ketema; Getachew AdugnaThe main objective of this study is to identify and compare the level of classroom social interaction in government and private preparatory schools of Addis Ababa city Administration. For the study the researcher took three government and three private preparatory schools by simple random sampling and used 12 classrooms for data collection taking two sections at random from each setting. The observed classes geography. history and Amharic classes are selected purposefully because these subjects are non plasma sUbjects in both the settings. The method employed is mixed method (both quantitative and qualitative! and comparative study design was used for the research. Data were collected by using observation, questionnaire and interview. The data was analysed by simple statistical methods (percentage and ratio! for the quantitative datct and by categorizing in to their implications for the qualitative data. The main out comes of the study ar~ teachers in the government schools have a better understanding of the contribution of classroom social interaction for the teaching learning process, teachers dominates the classroom social interaction in both settings but in terms of exercising the indirect teaching behaviour; facilitating collaborative/active learning method and giving considerable time for students participation, teachers of government schools are better than teachers of private schools. In genera~ the overall classroom social interaction in government schools is better than that of the private schools. The gender issue is also treated in the study and the findings shows that in the government schools male students interact more than female students, whereas in the private schools female students interact more than male students. Moreover; in the stUdy the researcher recommended that the concerned bodies,· to upgrade teachers by arranging training sessions, arranging experience sharing programme among teachers of the two settings and motivating educators to conduct researches on the issue of classroom social interaction.Item Factors Affecting Utilization of Public Libraries for Adults' Lifelong Learning}n Garno Gofa Zone(Addis Ababa University, 2012-06) Admasu Abiso,; Getachew AdugnaPublic libraries and its challenges in selected woredas of Gamoa Gofa Zone. Based on this related literatures were reviewed. The research design employed was descriptive survey under quantitative and qualitative methods. The main data collection topi was one set of questionnaire for adults who utilize public libraries. In addition, interv? ant:i----/ document analysis were used to support data obtained through the questionpaire. Data were gathered from adults, librarians, woreda educational experts and admitlistrators. In order to select sample areas and sample population purposive, availability and accidental sampling techniques were employed. Non-parametric statistical tools mean and qualitative approaches were used in order to analyze and interpret data. The study revealed that the majority of users were male students whose information needs were basically for academic pUipose. The available resources in the libraries were inadequate and in most cases not suitable in a particular situation. Additionally, the main problems related to the utilization of public libraries were: absence of trained librarians, poor facil ities of libraries, shortage of recent materials, lack of Internet and reprographic material access, lack of willingness of educational experts to support public libraries. Furthermore, it was found out that there were problems related to scarcity of financial support and lack of willingness of adults to read different books that credited to poor utilization of public library services. As the result, the current state of the public libraries in study area isfarfrom what they should be. Improvement is needed in utilization and in increasing the funding, providing recent materials and raising the awareness of public library services to the population. Hence, for the success of public library services, the respective government bodies, community and other concerned stakeholders should accomplish their responsibilities in organized manner to promote adults' lifelong learning in public librariesItem The Implementation of Learner Support Services In Alpha And Select Secondary Level Distance Education Centers(Addis Ababa University, 2014-05) Anteneh Tsegaye; Getachew AdugnaThe purpose of the study was to assess the implementation of learner support services in Select and Alpha distance education institutions. The study used to descriptive case study method, because it was found convenient to represent existing situation about implementation of learner support services. The research included 2 distance education institutions; the study participants were selected by Probability (simple random sampling) and non probability (purposive sampling). 523 representative respondents composed of 494 learners, 25 tutors and 2 coordinators and 2 administrators. Three data gathering tools namely questioners, interview and observation check list had been employed in order to gather necessary data of the study which were composed of close ended and open ended items were applied in the research. The data gathered through interview observation and questionnaire was processed through three concurrent flows of activity of the qualitative analysis system which include data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing. The Major findings of this study include delay of modules and lost course materials, less learner’s participation on face to face tutorial program, lack of library, lack of guidance and counseling services and inadequacy of administrative support. The study also found that week follow up, support and feedback system on the assignment and examination. Lack of training opportunity for tutor and coordinators were the major challenges. For further improvement advanced follow up, support and immediate feed, and fulfillment of learners support services were suggested as potential solution to the proper implementation of learners support servicesItem The Implementation of Practicum In Private Colleges of Teacher Education In Tigray Region: The Case of Hashenge College(Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Amdework Abrhane; Getachew AdugnaThe purpose of the study was to investigate the implementation of practicum in Hasheng College. To meet this objective descriptive survey method was employed. The sources of data were 77 student teachers, 20 tutors, 20 mentors. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select student teachers and mentors. Available sampling technique was employed to select tutors. Questionnaire was used as data gathering tool. The finding of the study reveals that the perception of student teachers mentors and tutors towards practicum was favorable. The contribution of the peer teaching and action research was moderate. In addition, the finding of the study reveals mentors were not effectively discharging their .roles due to lack of time, large number of student teachers assigned to them, lack of mentoring skills. Tutors were not effectively discharging their roles due to lack of time, large number of student teachers assigned to them, lack of transportation. Moreover, the result of the study revels that the level of awareness of the practicum participants were low, there was loose relationship between schools and the college and the availability of relevant resources in the libraries and school pedagogical center was lowItem Institutional Factors Affecting Techinical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) Trainees' Academic Performance in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State (Bgrs) • !(Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Birhanu Shiferaw; Getachew AdugnaThe purpose of this study was to examine and investigate the major institutional factors affecting rVEr trainees ' academic performance in the selected rVEr colleges of the Benishangul Gumuz Regional State. rhe subjects of the study were 150 trainees, 30 trainers, 6 rVEr deans as well as 1 regional education bureau rVEr expert. ro meet this purpose both the primary and secondary data sources as well as qualitative and quantitative data were used. Questionnaire, interviews, observation checklists as well as document analysis were made. In this endeavor, a descriptive survey research method was employed .Regarding the selections of the trainees and trainers a stratified simple random sampling technique was used where as regarding the rVEr deans, regional education Bureau rVEr experts and the two rVEr colleges a purposive sampling technique was used. rhe study revealed that the trainees' academic performance was affected by many and interrelated institutional factors. Consequently, it has indicated that the trainees' academic performance was marked by lack of awareness on the part of the regional education Bureau rVEr experts and the deans of the respective rVEr colleges. Based on the findings of the study, it is suggested that the sampled rVEr colleges workshops and laboratories must be equipped with adequate and necessary training materials and equipments, the rVEr curricula must be revised, the trainer must get updating and refres her training in their specific fields of study, smooth contacts and relationships must be conducted with the companies providing cooperative and in company training programsItem An Investigation Into Alternative Basic Education Level-One Learners' Textbooks of Pastoralist And Semi Pastoralist Areas of Oromia(Addis Ababa University, 2008-06) Bayisa Sarbessa; Getachew AdugnaThe purpose of this study was to assess the extent of the appropriateness of the first level Afan Oromo, English, Mathematics, and Environmental Science textbooks prepared for students of ABE centers at pastoralist and semi-pastoralist areas of Oromia Regional State. To conduct the study) content analysis was used as a method. Interviews of Regional Curriculum Department head and curriculum experts of the department who participated in the preparation of the textbqoks were applied as a supplementing procedure. The appropriateness of the textbooks) layout) objective-content association) the conditions of illustrations and gender issues were coded and analyzed. The findings of this study showed that all contents are in harmony with objectives set in the respective syllabi. The illustrations are also in harmony with the contents and some of them lack clarity. The whole textbooks are prepared on the basis of self directing modes of activities. However, it is found that the typographic layouts and page setups of these textbooks show insignificant variation with standards set by EMPDA. Significant encouraging attempts and efforts have been shown to maintain gender balance, but it is found that this balance is not maintained perfectly throughout the textbooks. The setup of teams whose members include curriculum experts) subject experts) practicing teachers, graphic designers and so on for the purpose of curriculum materials development; editing manuscripts by separate professionals other than the textbook writer(s) as it can positively contribute to the quality of the textbooks; revision of the textbooks periodically based on further and comprehensive study including the other aspects of the textbooks quality, paying due attention for the issues related with gender balance; the issues of setting standards and the formulation of textbook policy concentrating on textbook writing, textbooks quality evaluations and approval) research on textbooks) copyright and similar matters etc. either at federal or regional level; allowing publishers' in line with the principles of free market economy to accomplish the task of preparing and publishing textbooks are recommendedItem An Investigation into Alternative Basic Education Level-One Learners' Textbooks of Pastoralist and Semi-Pastoralist Areas of Oro Mia(Addis Ababa University, 2008-06) Bayisa Sarbessa; Getachew AdugnaThe purpose of this study was to assess the extent of the appropriateness of the first level Afan Oromo, English, Mathematics, and Environmental Science textbooles prepared for students of ABE centers at pastoralist and semi-pastoralist areas of Oromia Regional State. To conduct the study, content analysis was used as a method. Interviews of Regional Curriculum Department head and curriculum experts of the department who participated in the preparation of the textbooles were applied as a supplementing procedure. The appropriateness of the textbooles' layout, objective-content association, the conditions of illustrations and gender issues were coded and analyzed. The findings of this study showed that all contents are in harmony with objectives set in the respective syllabi. The illustrations are also in harmony with the contents and some of them lacle clarity. The whole textbooles are prepared on the basis of self directing modes of activities. However, it is found that the typographic layouts and page setups of these textbooles show insignificant variation with standards set by EMPDA. Significant encouraging attempts and efforts have been shown to maintain gender balance, but it is found that this balance is not maintained perfectly throughout the textbooles. The setup of teams whose members include curriculum experts, subject experts, practicing teachers, graphic designers and so on for the purpose of curriculum materials development; editing manuscripts by separate professionals other than the textboole writer(s) as it can positively contribute to the quality of the textbooles; revision of the textbooles periodically based on further and comprehensive study including the other aspects of the textbooles quality, paying due attention for the issues related with gender balance; the issues of setting standards and the formulation of textboole policy concentrating on textboole writing, textbooles quality evaluations and approval, research on textbooles, copyright and similar matters etc. either at federal or regional level; allowing publishers' in line with the principles of free marleet economy to accomplish the tasle of preparing and publishing textbooles are recommendedItem Occupational Exposures to Needle Stick and Sharp Injury and Blood/Body Fluid Splash and Determinants Among Health Care Workers at Selected Hospitals In Addis Ababa(Addis Abeba University, 2019-09) Getachew Adugna; Ahmed AliBackground: Needlestick injuries, sharps injuries, and blood/body fluid splash are hazards to health care professionals in their working area. Around twenty bloodborne pathogens are known to be transmitted through these occupational injuries. This problem alters the health status of health care professionals (HCPs) in different ways, including physically, mentally, and psychologically. Even though HCPs are affected at a high rate, there is a low injury report to a higher level. Objective: To assess the prevalence of occupational exposure to needlestick injuries, Sharp injuries, and body fluid splash with their determinants among health care professionals of governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted by self-administered questionnaire among health care professionals in six selected hospitals. Data was collected from March 2019 to April 2019, with the study sample size of 438. Six government hospitals selected via simple random sampling (lottery method) from twelve hospitals. Data were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire. SPSS version 25 used for data analysis. The type of analysis was bivariate and multivariate logistic regression with 95% confidence interval. Results: Overall, one-year burden of occupational exposure to Needle stick injury (NSI), Sharp injury (SI), and Blood and body fluid splashes (BBFs) were 141 (33.3%), 90 (21.2%) and 198 (46.7%) respectively. Maximum occurrence of NSI, SI, or BBFs reported from Emergency 104(36.4%) and Inpatient departments 101(35.3%). Higher exposure of NSI, SI and BBFs were reported by nurses, 58.2%, 62.2%, and 54.6% respectively, while midwifery professionals had twelve times more possible exposure of BBFs (AOR 11.89 95% CI 1.25-112.7) compared to Physicians, Nurses, Health officers, and Laboratory Technicians. Study participants who had not training on infection prevention and safety practice were positively associated to NSI (AOR 3.4, 95% CI 1.5-7.5), SI (AOR 3.02, 95% CI 1.17-7.73) and BBFs (AOR 4.27, 95% CI 1.94-9.41). The likelihood of reporting NSI (AOR 2.6, 95% CI 1.3-5.3) and SI (AOR 3.97, 95% CI 1.86-8.47) significantly increased among single in marital status. Participants who had job-related stress were two times more likely encountered to NSI, SI, and BBFs, (AOR 2.23, 95% CI 1.14-4.35), (AOR 2.07, 95% CI 1.033-4.15) and (AOR 2.18, 95% CI 1.07-4.49), respectively Respondents who dissatisfied on their job were nearly three times more likely to sustain NSI and SI (AOR 2.85, 95% CI 1.4-5.8) and (AOR 2.36, 95% CI 1.11- 4.99) respectively. HCPs who worked in shift were twice likely to expose to BBFs (AOR 2.36, 95% CI 1.0345.4). Conclusion and Recommendation: The burden of needlestick injuries, sharps injuries, and blood/body fluid splash were high. Unsafe practice and not applying universal precautions were also considerably high. Formal training on infection prevention and safety practice and continuous supportive monitoring to health care professionals from the concerned bodies is recommended to prevent prevalent occupational exposures to needlestick, sharps injuries, and blood/body fluid splash.Item Opportunities And Challenges of Teaching And Learning In Mother Tongue As A Medium of Instruction: The Case of Sidama Language(Addis Ababauniversity, 2007-07) Gashaw Abebe; Getachew AdugnaThe main objective of this study was aiu-zed 11' .il1Ve!itig(ltjllg. (hI! . q,PPQrll1lljtie$ . ci.;ld challenges of teaching and learning in Sidamigna as a medium of instruction in the .firs! C) de primal) schools of idama Zone and Awassa Kifle Ketema Administrative To\\'n. Although a lot of effort has been exerted in promoting Sidamigna as a medium of illstruction in the ZOlle, much remains to be done and other problems to be tackled. Hellce, Ihi paper is specifically aimed al identifying those problems and suggest possible solutions to the problems identified. To achieve this end, a descriptive survey method was employed. The source of the data for the study were students. teachers, principals. parents and education bureau officials. The sampling techniques applied in the study were simple random sampling, purposive and availability sampling (te~hniques) . The illstruments used to collect the data were questionnaires, interviews andfocu group discussions. The data collected were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitativel)'. The data gathered though questionnaires were analyzed by using frequency counts and their percentage " where as the data gathered through intervievv ([ndfoclIs grollp disClIssiolls were analyzed using descriptive statements and/or explanations. The findings of the study indicated that students, teachers prinCipals, education bureall officials and parents were supportive of using Sidamigna as a medium of instruction. In the study it was also found out that textbooks are prepared for the students are in line with their age and ability. The students also confirmed that their learning ill their mother tongue has also helped them to follow their lessons with out difficult)" to actively participate in the classroom and to feel proud and develop confidence in their OMll langllage/ or being used as a medium of instruction. However, the majority of the srlldenls and parents preferred if Amharic and English were used as a medium of instruction, the majority of whom chose English. The findings of the study also reveled that there is deficiency of educational materials. Textbooks are in short supply; supplementary reading materials, references, teachers guides and library facilities are almost absent. Moreover, lack of COllllllitmell! and interest by sOllie teachers to teach in the language, a mismatch benveen Ihe !raining program and the knowledge gained when put in actual practice, shortage of Ihe dllration of the training program for teachers, lack of involvement by parel7/S in school activities were the major problems identified during the study. Based on the findings, supply of the necessary curricula materials, upgrading unqualified teachers, supervising and evaluating the training program at TTl, persuasion of students, parents and the community to ensure participation and suggested. Moreover, further in depth investigation of the problems at all levels in also recommended