Browsing by Author "Adugna, Getachew (Ato)"

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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 Univerisity, 2007-06) Allene, Glrmaw; Adugna, Getachew (Ato)
    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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    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 Univerisity, 2007-06) Allene, Glrmaw; Adugna, Getachew (Ato)
    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 Conception of Teachers and Students Regarding Reading English: The Case of Grades 4 and 5 Students In Arada Sub City, Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa Univerisity, 2007-06) Shew, Hailemichael; Adugna, Getachew (Ato)
    This study was conducted to investi~ate "the" Cdn"cepti6ri bf leacners " " " and Students Regarding Reading English: the Case of Grades 4 and 5 students in some Selected Primary Schools in Arada Sub city, Addis Ababa. The schools were selected purposefully so as to include samples from various types of schools, and the study included one church school, one private school, one public school and one government school. The subjects of the study were the sample school's. Grades 4 and 5 students, their English teachers, and the four sample schools' directors. Regarding data gathering techniques, schedules were used to collect data from students, questionnaire to collect data from teachers, and interview was used to collect data from directors. All the tools for data collection were prepared in Amharic to avoid language barriers and to facilitate communication. The objectives of the study were to assess the students' reading skills development in some selected primary schools in Arada Sub city. To achieve this objectives the researcher developed basic questions concern ing the factors that possibly affect students' reading skills development . The researcher, therefore, assessed the possible causes of poor reading and the possible solutions to reading skills problems. To investigate these issues, descriptive survey method was used. This method was chosen because the method helps to describe the status of the existing phenomena at a point of time. ' Hence, the researcher found out that students were rated as very good at reading and understanding English texts.
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    The Lmplementaion of Practicum in Preventi Colleges of Teacher Education in Tigray Eglon the Case of Hashenge College
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Brhane, Amdework; Adugna, Getachew (Ato)
    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