Browsing by Author "Hussien, Abdulaziz (PhD)"

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    The Current Practice and Challenges of Preprimary School Education in Haw Assa City Administration
    (Addis Ababa University, 2009-06) Kebede, Mesay; Hussien, Abdulaziz (PhD)
    The main objective of this study was to investigate the practices and challenges of preprimary education in Hawassa City Administration. To achieve this end, a descriptive survey method was employed. The sources of the data for the study were 92 pre primary teachers, J 6 head teachers (principals), 3 education experts, and J 2 parents selected from sixteen preprimary schools and education offices using stratified, random, available and purposive sampling techniques. The instruments used to collect the data were questionnaires, interviews and observations. The data collected were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The data gathered through questionnaires were analyzed by using frequency counts and their percentages; where as the data gathered through observation and interview were analyzed qualitatively under each categOlY to supplement the quantitative data. The findings of the study indicated that the curriculum implementation in the preprimary schools was found to be low. In the study, it was also found out that the physical organization of classrooms and outdoor spaces and playgrounds were inadequate and materials and equipments in the preprimaty schools were found to be insufficient. The findings also revealed that teachers were inadequate and they were not equipped with the necessary competencies and pedagogical skills to implement the preprimaty curriculum effectively. The study further indicated that the degree of parent-school relationship to assist children's learning was low. Moreover, reluctance to the relation, lack of time to involve, considering teaching only teachers concern, lack of skill due to poor training on the part of teachers and principals, inability to create conducive environment for the relation were the major problems identified during the study. On the bases of the findings it was concluded that the preprimary schools in Hawassa city administration are not up to the standard in terms of facilities, materials and human resources and in involving parents. The findings also revealed that the support given to pre primary schools was low. However the above conditions are relatively betler in few NGOs and public schools. Based on the findings and conclusions , establishment of communication and feedback channels, making a study on the implementation, supervising and evaluating the program, improving and enhancing the condition of school physical and material organization, updating and upgrading teachers, improving the partnership with parents and enhancing government support were suggested. Moreover, further investigations in other selling were also recommended.
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    Education for All: Successes and Challenges to Achieve Universal Primary Education in Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Jembere, Mamush; Hussien, Abdulaziz (PhD)
    The main purpose of the study was to make an investigation on the current status of Universal Primary Education in Addis Ababa, and challenging jactors that impede the realization of UPE. In order to realize this pU/pose, questions regarding the status of Universal Primary Education (UP E) in the regional Administration, Socio-Cultural and socio-economic impediments that affect the attainment of UPE, school related factors and administrative linstilutional impediments that hinder the progress to wardl' UPE as well as measures that are being taken to address the major problems to attain UPE were raised as basic questions of the study. The study utilized a descriptive survey method and involves both primary and secondary data sources. The data obtained through questionnaire, interview and documents were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Relevant statistical tools such as graphs, tables, percentages and the mean were used to analyze the quantitative data. The analysis of the data revealed that coverage and access to basic primary education is increasing and the enrollment of girls appears higher than boys. However, still a number of poor, disabled, working, orphan and street children of right school age are denied of schooling. On the other hand, quality, equity and efficiency issues of the education system are found to be not satisfactoly. The results of the findings also indicate that socio-cultural constraints like gender bias and stereotyping, belittling the value of girls' education, negligence to the education of physically impaired and AIDS Orphan children were identified as major problems in the strive to attain UP E. In addition to this, socia-economic factors like demand for child labour in poor house hold, low house hold income, health problem and poor nutrition, ever increasing school age population, and direct and indirect school costs were found to be major constraints. Furthermore, school related factors: lack of school facilities and service, large class size, poor quality of education, and lack of quality teaching materials were considered as barriers. Insufficient budget and finanCial resources, and lack of incentives for teachers are found to be major barriers to the success of UPE in Addis Ababa. increasing the number of qualified teachers have been used as strategies by the city administration. On the basis of the jindings, it was concluded that Addis Ababa City Administration is progressing well in the area of access and coverage. However, socia cultural socioeconomic school related and administrative jactors are challenging the efforts being made to realize UP E. Finally, expansion of non- formal education, increasing the role of private sector, expansion of available school buildings and classrooms, implementation of double shift flystem, improving school environment , giving tutorial support, strengthening school community relation ship, , improving teachers' capacity through training, provision of high quality teaching materials, school feeding programs, provision of grants or scholarships, bursaries and incentives for vulnerable children, expansion of inclusive and special needs education, providing gender awareness training, formulation of pro-poor and other supportive social policies, and improving collection and consolidation of statistical data were recommended as interventions for the successful attainment of Universal Primary Education.
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    Female Students Achievement and Factors Influencing Their Participation in General Secondary Schools in East Wollega Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2008-07) Hundie, Takele; Hussien, Abdulaziz (PhD)
    The main purpose of this study is to investigate major factors that have an impact on female student's academic achievement in general secondary schools of East wel/ega zone. The study attempt to identity in school and out of school factors related to girls' education. To attain the objectives, the study employed descriptive survey method. Thus, the study was conducted on five general secondary schools of East Wollega zone that were selected using simple random sampling techniques from 20 general secondary schools of the zone including Ne/eemte special town. The study includes 300 female students selected from grade 9 and 10, and 50 teachers by using simple random sampling; 5 principals and 5 woreda education office leaders by availability sampling respectively, and 10 parents of females students by simple random sampling technique from sample schools. Document analysis, questionnaires and interview were the instruments for data collection. The data gathered were analyzed by statistical tools such as percentage, chi-square and rank order correlations. Generally, the study identified some of the major findings such as lack of parental support, lack of how level of parental education, females lack of motivation to learn, lack of guidance and counseling services in schools, lack of educational materials, home school distance etc. Based on the results of the findings, some identified school related factors associated with female students low academic achievement were: lack of instructional materials, lack of available guidance and counseling services in schools, females lacle of motivation to learn, and females absenteeism from the class. On the other hand, lack of parental support, parental lack or low level of education, female students lacle of study time at home, and home school distance are some of the out-of-schools factors for low academic achievement of f emale students in the zone. It was also found that the factors that affect the academic performance of female students is a function of multi dimensional variables which generally emanate from in school and out of school systems. Therefore, timely correction of the above variables should bring a considerable change in academic achievement of female students. Thus, it was recommended that the government, the school community. NGDs, and the society in general should work hand in hand to change the existing s ituation to up bring the academic achievement of female students in general secondary schools.
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    Impact Assessment of Literacy Skills on the Income Generating Schemes for Poor Women in Addis Ketema Sub City The Case of Organization for Women in Self Employment jWISEj
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Zenebe, Tibebu; Hussien, Abdulaziz (PhD)
    The purpose of this study was to assess the Impact of WISE project intervention on the income generating schemes for poor women in Addis Ketema Sub City. In order to achieve this purpose, basic questions were raised • that were intended to address the project · overall design, implementation activities and impact on the livelihoods generation capabilities of targeted beneficiaries in the study area. Case study method was employed to carry out the research. Both qualitative and quantitative data were gathered using questionnaire, interview FGD and document reviewing as a method of data collection. The analysis of data was carried out using descriptive narrative and percentage analysis method. The participants of the study were categorized into seven groups and different sampling techniques were employed to select samples from each group. A total of 44 beneficiaries of the project were selected using availability sampling method, to fill out the questionnaire; and another 53 were selected using the same sampling technique and got involved as participants in an in depth interview and FGD. The purposive sampling technique was used to collect data from 2 literacy facilitators and 8 project staffs. The findings of the study indicated that the project has been designed and implemented in the area with the view of promoting income generating schemes for poor women by maximizing the beneficiaries' income generating capabilities using tools; skills trainings, saving, loan and micro business development. The project created an opportunity for literacy learning and easy access to loan for many women beneficiaries. The study finding disclosed a well organized and efficient skill training program delivery, close follow up and supervision support, excellent business management counseling service, respectful and worthwhile treatment to . the beneficiaries that contributed to the paramount effect of promoting the living standard of the beneficiaries. Finally, the study concluded that there is a high demand for the expansion of the project intervention in the study area. Hence due consideration should be given to the establishment of' networking and partnership promotion; with different funding organization to expand the contribution of the project and ensure its sustairiability to other deprived women.