Browsing by Author "Adugna, Getachew"

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    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) Allene, Girmaw; Adugna, Getachew
    The 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 language
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    The Implementation of Practicum In Private Colleges of Teacher Education In Tigray Region: The Case of Hashenge College
    (Addis Ababauniversity, 2007-07) Abrhane, Amdework; Adugna, Getachew
    The 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 low
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    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) Adugna, Getachew; Pro.Ali, Ahmed
    Background: 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.
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    Opportunities And Challenges of Teaching And Learning In Mother Tongue As A Medium of Instruction: The Case of Sidama Language
    (Addis Ababauniversity, 2007-07) Abebe, Gashaw; Adugna, Getachew
    The 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