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Item Challenges of Teacidng Visually Imp Aired Students In An Inclusive Classroom: The Case of Two Selected Primary Schools In Amhara Region(Addis Ababauniversity, 2007-07) Molla, Demetros; Fanta, TilahunThe principal purpo e of thi study was to assess challenges of teaching visually impaired tudents in an inclusive clas room in two selected second cycle primary schools of Amhara region. To achieve this objective a descriptive survey method was employed and data were collected through in truments such as questionnaires, interview, focus group discussion and observation. The respondents were 45 teacher, 42 visually impaired students, 16 sighted students, principals, vice principals and the coordinators of visually impaired students in both schools. Teachers and visually impaired students were given two sets of questionnaires which sought their responses regarding challenges to teaching visually impaired student in an inclusive classroom. Interview . and focu group discussion were conducted with the schools administrator and 16 sighted students respectively. The data that collect~d through questionnaires were tabulated and analysed using mainly percentage and mean in a few places, whereas, the data collected through interview, focus group discussion and observation were analyzed by categorization, direct interpretation and developing generalization based on the data obtained. Concerning the results, the main findings shows that most teachers and principals have lack of understanding regarding the concept of inclusive education although there are some teachers and coordinators who have limited and good understanding about it. The findings shows that teachers have negative attitudes towards teaching in an inclu ive classroom Moreover, it shows that teachers have faced problems in playing their roles and in employing different teaching strategies in an inclusive classroom due to lack of training, large class size, heavy teaching load, abseflce of wide classroom etc. Furthermore, it shows thaI chronic shortage of special materials in the students hand and in the schools library, inconvenient learning environment are among practical problems that strongly challenge the teaching learning process in an inclusive classroomItem Crime Investigation Curriculum At Ethiopian Police University College: Practice and Challenges(AAU, 2020-06) Mitike, Samuel; Fanta, TilahunThis study investigated crime investigation curriculum: practices and challenges. For the study, a conceptual framework having 8 independent variable and a dependent variable were derived from the review of literatures. The study employed mixed method and both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools were used besides, documents were used as secondary data, the participants for qualitative data were purposively selected. Partly the respondents of the questionnaires were drawn using multistage followed by random sampling and alumni were selected on availability. Accordingly, the data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, FGD, observation as well as documents. The quantitative data were analyzed using mean and percentage to determine individual influences of the independent variables and overall influence of the variables on practice were determined using regression using SPSS version 20. The qualitative data were extracted in alignment with the variables of conceptual framework, and were triangulated with statistical results. The results that CIC practice was influenced by society, technological development, it was also found that it is an adult male dominated strictly disciplined paramilitary authoritarian with poor setup, inadequate facility, low infrastructure and meager resources and negligible research support. The curriculum and the CIC practice seem underdeveloped and lagged behind the demands of the contemporary society with respect to technology. There were setbacks in balancing between theory and practical as well as classroom with outside physical drills. Moreover, there were symptoms of dissatisfaction on curriculum development and revision, and in terms of recruitment, promotion development and retention of instructors and /physical exercise trainers. Likewise, it was found that there were there were dissatisfactions on the selection, enrolment and student’s continuous assessment, and which could be attributed to lack autonomy both in classroom and in physical drill. The study indicated that CIC practices were not dully determined by educational policies rules and regulations and reluctance has been observed both in implementing the existing educational policies, rules and regulation which are still drafts awaiting for approval. Leadership should put in place mechanism and encouraging environment to develop professionalism and decrease political interference. Ensure the selection and appointment of leaders to be based on transparent and sound criteria and the presence of pertinent legal frames and its proper implementation. None military and participatory leadership has to be tested along with paramilitary practice. Segregate concurrent instruction of academic and physical drill, Moreover balance theoretical knowledge production with the skill development in accordance with requirement of the curriculum. Implement the senate legislation properly on academic staffrecruitment and select student officers based on standards stipulated in respective curriculum. Design a mechanism to increase pool of student officers to increase capable candidate. Student officers’ continuous assessment processes should be revisited and reconsidered. Support the practice by research. Design proposal, lobby the government and convince EFPC for having independent annual budget to reduce the lack of infrastructure and facilities. Facilitate and find alternative mechanism to generate funding, which have been one of the bottlenecks of the practice, therefore monitoring the independent variables make the practice fruitful. Researchers can use the study as a springboard for further study CIC practice.Item The Effect of some Teacher and School Characteristics on the Application of Teaching Materials and Use of School Pedagogical Centers(Addis Ababa University, 1998-06) Fanta, Tilahun; Asgedom, Amare (PhD)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of experience, qualification, attitude, school Location and material-financial supply on application of teaching materials and SPC use. To this end, data were collected thrOUgh ~qUestionnaire, classroom observation and interview . The randomly selected sample included 94 male and 64 female teachers , eight directors and eight SPC co-ordinators selected from four urban and four rural schools in and surrounding Nekemte. The data collected were analyzed using statistical methods such as ttest , chi -square t est , pearson ' s product moment correlation, mean and percentage . The results revealed that less experienced and less qualified teachers performed significantly higher than the more experienced and more qualified teachers in applying teaching materials and using SPCs. It was also found out that the difference between urban and rural schools in teaching material application and SPC use is not significant. Besides, it was indicated that attitude towards teaching and application of teaching materials as well as SPC use are significantly , positively and highly correlated. Furthermore, less experienced and less qualified teachers demonstrated more favourable attitude towards teaching than their more qualified and more experienced counter parts .Item Problems on The Implementation of Geography Syllabus In Secondary Schools: The Case of Bekon Secondary School(Addis Ababauniversity, 2006-06) Hassen, Ayalew; Fanta, TilahunThe purpose of this study was to identify or find out problems of implementing geography syllabus in secondary school in Bekcji senior secondary school. Attempts were also made to screen some factors that negatively affect geography instruction. The study used a qualitative .ca-se study desig~n, to understand the problem. The main data collection instruments were open observations, structured and semi-structured interviews, document analysis and informal talks. Generally, the data for this study was collected from 14 informants among these 8 students from grade 9-12, four male and 4 female those are high achievers, 3 geography teachers those have better performance, one department head, one school vice director and one librarian. The findings indicated that the curriculum is feasible and up-to-date in content. But the contents and the time allotment to cover the contents do not coincided each other. Thus, it is impossible to cover the contents with in a given academic time. Moreover, teachers fail to use different teaching methods while they present their lesson. Thus, almost all teachers frequently used lecture method. Hence fieldwork is totally ignored from method of instruction. The results of the study also showed that teachers fail to ask questions frequently. But rarely ask questions during explanation which encourage rote memory for correct . responses and questions those encourage' critical thinking were ignored Moreover the study depicted that lack of professionals and material resources are serious problems of the school. In addition to this the study proved that, large class size, lack of reference books, lack of school facilities, lack of guidance and counseling service are considerable constraints of instructional activities. The study again displayed that ways of assessment and negative (low) interest and attitude of teachers towards the teaching profession were considered as major obstacles of geography instruction. Finally, based on these findings and conclusions, related recommendations regarding the improvement of professional manpower and the provision of the necessary instructional materials were forwarded