Browsing by Author "Eshete, Akalewold (Assistant Professor)"

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    Factors Affecting Females' Academic Achievement in General Secondary Schools of West Wollega Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-05) Diana, Niftalem; Eshete, Akalewold (Assistant Professor)
    The main purpose of this study was to assess major factors that hare an impact on female students' academic achievement in general secondary schools of West Wollega Zone. The study aimed at identifYing in school and out of school factors related to girls' academic achievement. To attain the objectires, the study employed a descriptive survey method. '" Thus, the study was conducted on four general secondary s.c. hools of West Wollega Zone that were selected using simple random sampling techniques from 30 general secondGlY schools of the zone. The study included 244 female students and 67 teachers selected using simple random sampling to give equal chance for all students, four principals and four woreda education office heads were selected by Qvailabilily sampling techniques respectively, while eight parents of female students were included using accidental sampling techniques from sample schools. Questionnaires, document analysis and interviell' were the instruments for data collection. Statistical tools such as percentage, chi-square and rank order correlarions were used to analyze the data gathered sho'wed that the major in school factors affecting students' academic achievement in general secondmy schools were lack of guidance and counseling services, f emale students failure to study, conduct tutorial and other supporting progra,!1,' lack of motivation of female students to learn, and poor school facility were identified.. On the other hand, , lack of time to study at home, lack of parental support., parental lack or low level of education, and household responsibility were identified as our-of-school (actors that hindered females' academic achievement in the study area. The studies also found out that, the academic performance of female students were a function of multi dimensional variables, which generally emanate ji'0l11 in-school and out-of-school systems Based on these major findings conclusions were made. Finally, based on the findings alld conclusions certain recommendations were made
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    A Study on Opportunities, Chalenges and Successes in Using Hadiyyisa as A MediuinoeF Instruction: the Case of Hadiyya Zone Primary Schools/Snnprs
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-06) W/Giorgis, Berhanu; Eshete, Akalewold (Assistant Professor)
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    Successes and Challenges to Achieve Universal Primary Education in Hadiya Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2009-07) Simeon, Belay; Eshete, Akalewold (Assistant Professor)
    The main purpose oj this study was to make an investigation On current status oj Universal Prim(ll), Education in Hadiya Zone oj and Jactors aIJecting that impede the realization oj UP£. In order to realize th is purpose questions regarding the status oj UPE in the zone administrative, Scio cultural and socio economic impediments that hinder the progress towards UPE as well as the measures that are being taken to address the major problems to attain UPE were raised as basic questions oj the study The study utilized descriptive survey method and involved both prim(ll), and secondary data sources. The data obtained through questionnaires, interview Jocus group discussions were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Relevant statistical tools such as graph, tables, percentages and the mean were used to analyze the quantitative data. The analysis oj the data revealed that the coverage and access to basic prim(ll), Education is increasing at national, regional and zonal level. On the other hand quality and efficiency issues oj education system were not Jound satisJactOlY. However, equity is Jound to be satisJactolY. The results oj jindings also indicated that the socio cultural constraints like gender biases and stereotyping, belittling the value oj girl's education. In addition to this, socio economic Jactors like demands Jor child labor in poor households, low house holds income, poor nutrition, direct and indirect costs were Jound to be the major constraints. Furthermore, school related Jactors such as school Jacilities and service, large class size; poor quality oj education was considered as barriers. Finally, increasing the role oj private sectors, expansion oj school buildings and classrooms, giving tutorial supports, strengthening school community relationship, improving teachers capacity through training provision oj high quality teaching materials were recommended strategies Jor the successjid attainment oj universal primary education