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    The Effectiveness of School Principals in Facilitating the Teaching and Learning process in Preparatory Schools of Horo Guduru-Wollega Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2015-09-01) Gedefa Regassa; Demis Zergaw
    The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of principals in facilitating teaching and leaming process in preparatory schools of Horo-Guduru Wollega zone, Oromia national regional state. Descriptive research design was employed to attain the objective of the study. The samples included jive preparatory schools in the zone. The sources of data were preparatory school teachers, principals, PTA heads, supervisors and Woreda Educalion heads. Data were collected using questionnaire, interview and focus group disclission.To analyze and interpret the data, both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques were applied. The result of the study revealed that there was low degree of principals' effectiveness in facilitating the teaching and learning process due to lack of experiences and skills. Besides, school principals were less effective; in providing supervisory support, promoting continuous professional developments, adapling curriculum and linking school with community. The ineffectiveness of Preparatory school principals in facilitating the teaching and learning process contributed to decrease in student achievement. Based on the study results, it was recommended that principals should be provided appropriate support to update their skills and be supervised from time to time to be effective in facilitating the teaching and learning process and help them to achieve the goals of school they are leading.