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Item Determinants of Student Dropout in Government Primary Schools in Addis Ababa city Administration in Akaki-Kality Subcity(Addis ababa univeresty, 2012-07) Teshome, Daniel; Chalchisa, Desalegne(PhD)This study examined determinants of dropout in six government primary second cycle schools situated in Akaki Kality subcity of Addis Ababa City Administration. It employed descriptive survey research method. Data were collected from teachers, dropout returnees, principals and parent-teacher association leaders from schools using questionnaire and interview. The school principals and parent teacher association leaders were the subjects of interview questions. One hundred thirty dropout returnees, one hundred fifty four teachers and five school principals and five parent teacher association leaders participated in this study. Dropout returnees, school principals and parent teacher association leaders were selected using available sampling technique whereas teachers are selected using stratified and systematic random sampling. Quantitative data were analyzed using percentage, mean and t-test whereas qualitative data were analyzed with themes and categories. The study indicated the eight major out- of-school related factors for student dropout. These were: low level of parents’ monthly income, low level of parental education, divorced parents, involvement in domestic work, unable to afford expenses to school supplies, involvement in generating income for the family, parents negative attitudes in formal education, and deceased parents are among major factors that contribute to high rate of dropout in the study area in respective order. Where as students’ negative interest towards education found to be a high contributing factor to dropout from the school. Independent samples t-test revealed statistically significant differences across students and teachers on determinant factors of dropout. The mean in the t-test indicated teachers’ ratings reasons for dropout was significantly higher than those of students. The qualitative analysis indicated that economic condition of the family, students’ high involvement in domestic activities and involvement in income generating activities were the major factors that determine dropout in these schools. Based on the findings, recommendations were forwarded.Item Factors That Influence Female Teachers’ Involvement in Action Research: The Case of Lafto Primary School, Addis Ababa(Addis Ababa Univerisity, 2014-06) Alaro, Meskerem; Chalchisa, Desalegne(PhD)The main objective of this study was to examine ―Factors that influence Female Teachers‘ Participation in Action Research at Lafto Government Primary School.‖ In order to understand the participation of female teachers in research activities, qualitative data was generated through purposively selected. Two professional experts at Education Bureau, ten female teachers‘, two school administrators and two unit leaders who are more responsible for the issues using semi – structured interviews, informal conversation, and observations of action research analysis. Use of these methods served to triangulate the data. The data obtained through interview, informal conversation and focus group discussion were analyzed qualitatively using conceptualization, codining, catagorizining and themes. The major finding indicated that lack of training, lack of motivation, work load, family responsibility, negative attitude of female teachers‘ and others are factors that influence the involvement of Lafto Government Primary School female teachers‘ to do action research. Due to these factors, female teachers‘ involvement in action research at Lafto Government Primary School was low. To overcome such factors various applicable motivational strategies were investigated like trainings, facilities, and incentives. It is hoped that these will assist female teachers‘ participation in action research activities at large.Item Students disciplinary problems and its impact on their achievement in bole Subcity High Schools(Addis Ababa Universty, 2013-06) Tekeste, Daniel; Chalchisa, Desalegne(PhD)This study examined impacts of students' disciplinary problems on their achievement in Bole High schools. It employed descriptive survey research method. Data were collected from students and teachers using questionnaire and interview. One hundred forty students and also thilty teachers were participated in this study. Students were selected using available sampling technique whereas teachers are selected using stratified and systematic random sampling. Quantitative data were analyzed using percentage, mean and t-test whereas qualitative data were analyzed with themes and categories. The study indicated the major types of disciplinary problems and their causes. Independent samples t-test revealed statistically significant differences across students and teachers on determinant factors of disciplinary problems. The mean in the t-test indicated students' disciplinary problems was highly affected more boys than those girls. The qualitative analysis indicated that economic condition of the family, students' high involvement in domestic activities and involvement of peer pressure can be the major causes of students' indiscipline in these schools. Based on the findings, recommendations were forwarded