Browsing by Author "Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)"

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    An Assesment of School Development Planning Process in Secondary Sciiools of East Arsi Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-05) Bedane, Mesfin; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main purpose of the study was to undertake an assessment of school development 'planning process in secondary schools of East Arsi zone in order to identifj, Ihe slrenglhs and weakness Ihen to provide allernalive recommendalions 10 Ihe idenlified prohlellls. To Ihis end. answers to the basic queslions perlaining to the performance of Ihe key opera lions of planning cycle of SDP. swke holders ' involvement. illlplemenlCllion slmleg\' and monitoring and evalualion mechanism. and potential challenges encounlered in SI)P process were sought in the study. A descriptive survey method of research was IIsed ill Ihc sludy. Pwposive and simple randolll sampling techniques were used in th e study. The subjecls of Ihe swdy were 43 school leaders. 87 teachers. 32 studenls. 18 PTA melllbers alld 12 WED experts of planning and statistics frolll 6 sample woredas Ollt of 24 10101 \Voredas and 1 town administration. The data that collected through queslioll/lllire. illlerview and document analysis were analyzed. interpreted and reported. The collecled daw were analyzed using percelllage. lIIean scores. weigh led lIIean vailies IIlId chi-sqllare lest. The fill ding of this study indicated that the extent to which the schools llelfo rllled ke\' operations of planning cycle slIch as school review. designing. implemelllmion and ('mlumioll was fOlllld 10 be good. which illlplies good beginning ill Ihe praclices o/SI)P process ill secolldrllY schools of Ihe zone. However. the pareills and comlllunill' involvelllent in SDP'pl'ocess and ulilizatioll 0/ data collection illSlrllm ents' wils repon ed as low. Moreover. lack 0/ sllfficient alld conlinuolls training in the planlling process. 10lv commitlllellt 0/ school leaders and teachers. shorrage of materials and equiplllenls. low professional sllpport and control. weak eXlemal cluster network. lack of collahoralive working and over lapping 0/ programs are the major challenges conslraining the sllccess 0/ SDP process. Based on the major findings conclusion were drawn as ;Ihe eXlent 10 which schools pelformed key operalions of planning cycle was fOllnd to be good. weak involvemelll of parents and commllnily in SDP process. in sllfficient trailling in Ihe planning process and Ihere were various problems Ihal conSlrainlS schools ill Ihe process 0/ SDp. Therefore. il is recolllmenried Ihlll pro\'idillg suslaillable Imill ing 10 iml'rol'c Ihe capacily of school leaders. teachers ami parell/s. improving Ihe involvemelll of p"relllS alld conllllllllily. lIIotivaling alld ellcoumgillg Ihe teachers ami leaders so liS 10 illlprOl'e Iheir r01ll 1lli11llC1I1 alld rCl'ortillg Ihe performollce of fhe school 10 parell/s. COlIl/lll1l1i/l' IIlltl cUllcerncc/ o.Uic('s ill order /0 illlprO\'C rheir sellse o/he/ollg illgness and SlIl)l'or/ u.{.'}'c/iou/.
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    An Assessment of Community Participation in Supporting Primary Education in South Zone of Tigray Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Tesfaye, Kalayou; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    Since 1995 E.C when the abolition of registration fees in the region became effective and the government has cut allocating capital budget for primary education, schools are facing problems in running educational activities due to lack of adequate funding. This situation coupled with the poor status of most schools which have not been maintained for long and are ill-equipped and the commitment to achieve UPE, obviously requires the involvement of the community than ever before. In light of this, the main purpose of this study was to assess the participation of local community in support of educational programs in primary schools and thereby identify the potential constraints and the drawbacks encountered, strengths observed and suggest viable recommendations that would enhance the endeavours further. To this end, the study employed descriptive survey research method. Accordingly, questionnaire and interview guide were prepared, pilot tested and administered to 138 sample subjects consisting of 80 PTA members, 40 LETE members and 18 WED. A total of 97 subjects (98.9 percent) havejilled and returned the questionnaire and 40 of the interviewees were approached. Moreover, document analysis was used to supplement the data gathered through questionnaire and interview. Finally, the data gathered was analysed using percentage and t - test as well as qualitative analysis. The results obtainedfrom the study indicate that the level of participation of PTA, LETE and the community was satisfactory though it is mainly limited to labour contribution. Nevertheless, it has been constrained by factors such as lack of knowledge and skill of PTA and LETE members in mobilization and governance, lack of coordination in among the authorities etc. In view of this the future prospect of community participation will be at stake unless the aforementioned problems are tackled. Finally, the study has come up with the following recommendations that are believed to alleviate the problems faced and improve the practice. These include: raising the awareness of the community and build the capacity of PTA and LETE, developing the culture of evaluation, recognizing the efforts of the community and encouraging PTA members, so as to create a facilitated condition for promoting the participation of the community in a sustainable and meaningful manner.
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    An assessment of Ngos' Led basic primary education projects Implementation in pastoralist Areas of Oromia:The case of Borena Zone
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2010-06) Wata, Chala; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    -- -- - The pUlpose of this study was to assess the implemenlation and Sllstainabilily of basic primGlJ' education projects fully run in pastoralist Borena. The specific objeclives of Ihe study were to assess the aspecls and extent ol NCOs' involvement in educational provision to pastoralisls, discover how NCOs' plan for project implemenlation, find out Ihe extent of their contribution 10 local educational development, out sur(Cice mechanisms in place for the implementation and sustainability of projects, and to take in challenges so as 10 forward alternative solutions. The research method employed was descriptive survey 10 colleel data ji-om 108 respondenls who were 20 education experts at zone and woreda level, 20 NCOs' staff, 20 facilitato rs, 48 students, KETB and CMC members, and parents using tools such as questionnaires, interview, focus group discussion, documenl analysis and checklisls. Accordingly, pilot test was made; dOlo were collecled, analyzed and reporled Analysis of dala was underlaken using lobulation, percentile distribution, mean and slandard devialion, Independent I lesl, one way ANOVA, one sample Kolmogorov-Simrnov Z test, Mann-Whitney U test and rank order. Thefinding of the study pointed out thai NCOs' inlervenlion in paslO/'alist areas had been achieved insignificanl outpuls. Specifically, Iheir capacily to generale own source offill7d and to run projecls as planned; Ihe ir aspects and extent a/involvement," cooperation and communication with local government bodies, other NCOs ', and beneficiaries; contribution to local education development; and Ihe lise of mechanisms to implement and sustain projects remained low. These difficulties impeded the success and excellence of Ihe projecl implementation and sustainability. Subsequently, il was concluded Ihat Ihe implementation and sustainabililY of pastoralist basic primGl)' educalion projects led by NCOs' was noticed to be low. Thus, il was recommended that national and regional governmenl should prepare ferlile ground and pave the way for NCOs to be highly involved in pasloralisl educalion; pastoralist education forum should be established 01 regional, zonal, woreda and kebele level; beneficiaries must be involved in planning, monitoring, and evaluating project implementation; Allernalive Pl'imcllY Education (APE) delivelY approach need to be devised; and NGOs' ought to improve their aspects and extenl of involvemenl in educational provision as lVell as the use of different viable and locally responsive slralegies like Ihe flexible and val)'ing educalion delivel)' models, time lable; use locally available resources; and enhancing local initiatives and crealivily Ihal could contribule a lot to ensure the success of basic primQl)' education project implementalion and suslainabilily in pastO/'alisl areas.
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    An Assessment of Primary Schools Principal Selection in Oromia Regional State: Policy Guideline versus Implementation
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Bogale, Mamo; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    This study has examined the practices of primary schools principal selection procedures in Oromia Region. For this purpose a descriptive research method was employed and three zones were selected as target study area using 10l/elY method Moreover, stratified random sampling technique was employed to select out samples of the study. The data gathering instruments for this study was self-report questionnaire, interview and document analysis check list. In such a manner data was collectedfrom307 teachers, 18 supervisors and 6 woreda education official. Primarily, four leading questions were designed to be addressed in this study. Based on these leading questions, literature was reviewed, questionnaires and an interview checklist were developed, pilot tested and administered to teachers, CRC supervisors and Woreda educational officials. As supplementmy data source, pertinent document analysis was also conducted To analyze and interpret the data obtained through different methods, more of descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis were used Information obtained through the open-ended items and document analysis was qualitatively analyzed and interpreted based on the frequency and recurrence of the information. The finding of the study showed that there seem to be encouraging indicators of a favorable out look on the part of sample teachers and supervisors to wards primary school principal selection. However, the study showed that the principal selection procedures were by and large a political appointment in most schools. Thus, the study uncovered that electoral procedures were sparingly practiced, and the upper decision was given by political leaders in most areas. On the other hand, teachers stressed that the selection process suffers from openness. The criteria, and technical assessment stated on the guideline were not implemented properly. Furthermore, they reported that the selection criteria currently being used were inadequate to screen out appropriate school leaders. In general, based on the finding of the study, it has been concluded that the current school principal selection guideline was not implemented properly. On this basis, woreda education office involvement in primary school principals selection was not as indicated on the guideline. Based on the finding and the conclusions drawn, it was recommended that Woreda education officials should implement the policy guideline properly.
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    An Assessment of the Development of Emis And It’s Challenges in Addis Ababa City Administration
    (Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Amare, Mengistu; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main purpose of this study was to assess the development of EMIS and its challenges in Addis Ababa City Administration. The study was conducted at the different levels of the educational hierarchy of the Addis Ababa City Administration Bureau. Descriptive survey method was used to assess the current status of EMIS in the city. 144 respondents were taken from the total population of 240Samples were taken from Addis Ababa Education Bureau, Finance and Economic Development Offices of the sub-cities and sub-city education department. Schools and kebeles were also included in the study. The school respondents as well as kebele and sub-city EMIS personnel were selected using random sampling method. All heads of Addis Ababa city Administration Education Bureau, sub-cities education department, kebele education office and finance and economic development were taken in the study on the basis of availability sampling technique. To collect the necessary data, questionnaires, interviews and documents were used. The data obtained were analyzed using statistical tools of percentage, mean, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The result of the study indicates that in its current status, EMIS is providing different kinds of educational information to the users. However, the relevance, quality, and timely of EM IS is not adequate to satisfy the users. The major Problems identified by the study in the development of EMIS include lack of shared vision, lack of commitment, turnover of personnel, lack of human and material resources, poor record keeping, poor co-ordination and leader- ship, difficulties in maintain IT, and lack of awareness on the importance of EMIS for planning, decision-making, police formulation, and projection of future trends. Therefore, one can conclude that infonnation provided for users can be considered as inadequate to be used for accomplishing activities designed to improve EMIS and the teaching-learning process. The recommendations forwarded include establishment of databases, assessing the information demands of users at all levels, developing the EMIS capacity and electronic communication at all levels through continuous training, supplying the necessary materials, equipment, and supporting the development of EMIS.
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    An Assessment of the Effectiveness and Contribution of Unicef Assisted Primary Education Project to Education Development of Oromia Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Adissu, Temesgen; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness and contribution of UNICEF assisted primary education project to education development ofOromia Regional State from 2007108 to 2009110. In order to attain objectives of the study a descriptive survey method was employed. The study was carried out on UNICEF assisted primary education project 12 woredas of 9 zones in the region. These samples were selected using stratified random sampling technique. Data were gathered through questionnaires, unstructured interview, focus group discussion, and project and education documents. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean values, standard deviation (SD), standard error of mean (SEM) and T-test. The findings show that the fund contributedfrom 2007108 to 2009110 were 85,672,912 from this utilized amount within planned years were 31,487,018 whereas, utilized in the next fiscal year were 42,065,307and unutilized were 791,367. The project was contributed through constructed and maintained ABE Centers, CFS, and classrooms, jilYniture, uniform and basic learning materials supplies and provision of capacity building trainings. The number of primary schools in sample lVoredas was increased from 430 in 2007108 to 535 in 2009110. As a result the number of enrolled students shows an increase from 243,274 in 2007108 to 291,143 in 2009110. However, these achievements were not only UNICEF effect but also jOint effort with government. The study jilYther disclosed that inadequacy of existing project organizational design, lack of project knowledge, technical and conceptual skill and experience among project decision-makers and personnel, frequent project personnel turnover, lengthy of financial process and procedures, delayed fund release and liquidation, unreleased fund, lack of industrial materials at local level, delayed, piecemeal and incomplete set of supplies provision, short of execution period, and lack of effective monitoring and evaluation system inhibited project contribution and effectiveness. Thus, effectiveness of the project within planned time was found to be below desired. Finally the study recommended that the Oromia education bureau has to organize project structure by matrix system, build capacity of project decision-makers and personnel's through in-depth and continuous training, reduce scope of project as per resource, develop workable schedule and manual, compromise with donor organization to decentralize purchase of locally available supplies, maintain activities execution as schedule and develop efficient monitoring and evaluation system.
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    An Assessment of the Implementation of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) in Education Sector: The Case of Oromia Education Bureau
    (Addis Ababa University, 2009-06) Hirpa, Nemei; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The purpose of the study was to assess the practice of business process reengineering (BPR) implementation in Oromia Education Bureau. The assessment attempts to examine the extent of business process reengineering planning and preparation, the implementation practices and BP R management, the achievements and chall?nges of the program. To accomplish this purpose, the study employed a descriptive survey method which is supplemented hy qualitative research method to enrich the data. With this respect, top executive, team leaders, implementers and job performers/workers were the major source of data in the study. The data gathering instruments include questionnaires, interview guide, focus group discussions, work process observations and document analysis. All the close-ended questions of the questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using frequency count and percentage and interpreted in light of available literature where as the data obtained from other open-ended questions, interview guide, work process observation and document analysis were qualitatively described to supplement the quantitative data. The study revealed that although the program has achieved some improvements, the status of the business process reengineering implementation practice was unsatisfactory. With this respect implementers lacked trainings related to business process reengineering and its implementation, consistent guidelines, and involvement of different bodies in the planning of the program were common problems. The program was not managed properly even though the study showed that the program is monitored and evaluated adequately. The Program has also brought significant improvements in the areas of speed of decision making, clear vision, hierarchical level reduction, and customer satisfaction. Furthermore; the study revealed that the program suffered from problems such as lack of adequate communication, lack of experience, lack of information technology facilities, lack of resources, lack of comfortable office, lack of training, and reinforcements which are challenges to the business process reengineering program. Finally recommendations were made based on the results of the study. The points of recommendations include: assembling a change management team as soon as possible, increasing the communication practice by publishing internal newspaper, establishing formal access to information, and conducting meetings with employees, to revising · implementation action plans, preparing satisfYing and comfortable office layout, providing employees with update iriformation technology equipment and trainings, and adjusting the salary of those workers who work under several responsibilities with old scale salary. Thus problems related to communication, lack of training experience, technology update, uncomfortable office arrangement and lack of reiriforcement (payments) need immediate improvement for effective functioning and success of the business process reengineeringprogram.
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    An Assessment of the Practice of Community Skill Training Centers Programs Implementation in Selected Woredas of West Arsi Zone of Oromia Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-06) Elemo, Burash; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main objective of this study was to assess the practice of community skill training centers programs implementation in West Arsi Zone. In the study a descriptive survey research method was employed. 5(55.55%) community skill training centers were selected by simple random sampling method (Lottery method) out of nine (9) community skill training. The data were collected thought questionnaire, semi-structured interview, observation and document analys is. The participants were 42 trainees 10 trainers, 5 coordinators, 7 district and zonal TVET supervisors, and 6 district and zonal heads of TVET offices. To select the respondent group, simple random, availability and purposive sampling techniques were used. Frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation were used as statistical tools to analyze data. Based on the analysis the major findings of the study reveals that lack of need based training, low training opportunities for practitioners, lack of adequate budget to run the program in adequate training materials as obstacles to implement s kill training program. The study also showed that less awareness of community in receiving training program, less involvement of relevant line ministers in planning, implementation and evaluation of community skill training centers and weak linkage Farmers training centers (FTC) and community s kill training centers as hindrances of community skill training programs implementation. It could be concluded that due to the collective influences of these factors the whole process of the skill training programs implementation could not be effective and efficient. Thus it has been suggested that motivated and competent adult educators, per service and on job training of fa cilitators and a continuous awareness creation are timely essential
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    An assessment of the practice of community skill training centers programs implementation in selected Woredas of West Arsi zone of Oromia Region
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2011-05) Elemo, Burash; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main objective of this study was to assess the practice of community skill training centers programs implementation in West Arsi Zone. In the study a descriptive survey research method was employed. 5(55.55%) community skill training centers were selected by simple random sampling method (Lottery method) out of nine (9) community skill training. The data were collected thought questionnaire, semi-structured interview, observation and document analys is. The participants were 42 trainees 10 trainers, 5 coordinators, 7 district and zonal TVET supervisors, and 6 district and zonal heads of TVET offices. To select the respondent group, simple random, availability and purposive sampling techniques were used. Frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation were used as statistical tools to analyze data. Based on the analysis the major findings of the study reveals that lack of need based training, low training opportunities for practitioners, lack of adequate budget to run the program in adequate training materials as obstacles to implement s kill training program. The study also showed that less awareness of community in receiving training program, less involvement of relevant line ministers in planning, implementation and evaluation of community skill training centers and weak linkage Farmers training centers (FTC) and community s kill training centers as hindrances of community skill training programs implementation. It could be concluded that due to the collective influences of these factors the whole process of the skill training programs implementation could not be effective and efficient. Thus it has been suggested that motivated and competent adult educators, per service and on job training of fa cilitators and a continuous awareness creation are timely essential.
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    An Assessment of the Practice of Educational Strategic Planning Process in the Woredas of Tigray Regional State
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-04) Tafere, Shumuye; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The purpose of this study was to understand and assess the practice of educational strategic planning process in woredas of Tigray National Regional State with the intent of suggesting ways for improvement. To conduct this research descriptive survey method was employed. In this regard WEO heads, planners, experts, principals, department heads, supervisors, REB process owners and planners, and PSTA were used as primary sources of data for this study. To select WEO heads, performers and planners, PTA, principals, REB Planners and process owners were employed purposive and department heads and supervisors simple random sampling techniques. Likewise the collected data were analyzed quantitatively by using percentage, mean, chi-square test, and t-test. Questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument whereas interview and document analysis were employed to enrich the data gathered through questionnaires. The findings of the study mirror that the educational slrategic plan practices in Tigray Region has been characterized by weak stakeholders involvement in the strategic planning activities, inadequacy budget, and poor utilization of resources, lack of competency of WEO heads to implement the strategies, inadequacy of monitoring and evaluation systems, poor motivational incentives given to the workers, and using inadequacy or unreliable data were the major problems that affect the successful implementation of the educational strategic plans in Tigray Region. Based on the major findings conclusions were drawn as: lack of meaningful participation of stake holders, relevant planners' knowledge and/or experience found to be weak, inadequacy of resources and there was inadequacy of plan monitoring and evaluation system in the selected woredas. Finally, it was recommended that increasing stake holders participation, expanding sources of resources, providing sustainable capacity building trainings for WEO heads and planners, creating an independent body for plan monitoring and evaluation by indicating what to be stressed for further studies.
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    An Assessment on the Practice and Problems of Training Materials in Addis Ababa Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2010-06) Mohammed, Ali; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The purpose of this thesis was to assess the practices and problems of Training Materials and facilities management in selected TVET colleges of Addis Ababa more specifically, the study was intended to improve the training and identify the potential constraints and the drawbacks encountered. To this end the study employed descriptive survey research method. Accordingly, questionnaire, interview guide and observational checklist were prepared, pilot-tested and administered to 196 sample respondents consisting of 94 trainers, 93 trainees, 3 deputy deans and 6 administrative staff A total of 187 (95.4% percent) filled and returned the questionnaire. In addition, interview was conducted with nine of them. Moreover, document analysis was used to supplement the data gathered through questionnaire and interview. Finally, the data gathered were analyzed using percentage, chi-square T-test as well as qualitative analysis. Finding from the data analysis revealed that significant majority of the trainers and trainees did not have any information about training materials and facilities management and availability of training materials management guideline. Furthermore, the data suggested that the machines were under utilized and were most of the time idle due to lack of skilled person in maintenance. In addition most of the trainers' knowledge and experience is related to theoretical part. Furthermore, the result indicated that training materials and facilities such as training hand tools, machines, teaching aids and reference books were inadequate. To alleviate the problems the following measures should be taken. Such as raising the awareness of the trainers and trainees, providing short term training to trainers in the area of training materials and facilities management and establishing partnership with donor organizations and improving the supply of training materials facilities to assist the smooth effective delivery of training and its best outcomes.
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    Children’s access to Primary education in dasenech and nyangatom Pastoralist communities of south omo: Prospects, challenges and Policy Implications
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2014-04) Debebe, Alemayehu; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    This study explores into impediments of pastoral children’s access to and retention in primary education with particular emphasis on the educationally underprivileged pastoral communities in Dasenech and Nyangatom districts of South Omo, Ethiopia. The study was guided by three research objectives: (1)Exploring into the underlying factors that interfere with pastoral children’s school enrolment and retention focusing on supply and demand side determinants; (2) Examining compatibility of the existing approaches to educational service delivery to the needs and contexts of the pastoral communities in the study area; and (3) Scrutinizing the situation of primary education delivery in terms of ensuring equal opportunity to both boys and girls. Principal research method adopted to undertake the study was a qualitative inquiry approach. Within the qualitative paradigm particular attention was given to advocacy perspective. The advocacy perspective was adhered to for it focuses on the needs of marginalized groups in view to bringing about change in lives of the underprivileged segments of societies. Participants of the study were selected by employing purposive sampling mainly on the basis of their roles related to schools and schooling. Sixty-nine community members, 30 schoolchildren, 30 teachers, 6 school principals heading the sample schools, 24 education experts and officials working at Woreda and zone levels; a total of 159 respondents took part in the study. Data were collected through the use of focus group discussion, interview schedules, observation checklist and questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out pursuant to a six steps qualitative data analysis framework. The steps involved were organizing and preparing data for analysis, reading through all data, coding, generating a description of the settings and people and identifying categories or themes for analysis, representing descriptions and themes in the qualitative narrative and interpretation. Findings indicate existence of both supply and demand side constraints. Problem of funding, inability xii to attract and retain qualified teaching staff, poorly equipped schools and community perception of modern education as a threat to pastoralist way of life were the major supply related shortcomings. The demand side limitations were identified as dispersed settlement patterns, demand for child labour, bride-price and peer pressure. Mandatory seasonal mobility, frequent conflicts and conflict induced displacement were cited as the most pronounced disenabling features. Drought and harsh weather were the driving forces of mobility. Competition over water sources and pastureland coupled with border dispute and cattle raid were identified as the long standing causes of armed conflict which in turn result in school activity disruption. On the basis of findings obtained from the study process, suggestions for future action have also been forwarded. Improving quality of school facilities, sensitization campaign on the benefits of education, blended mode of delivery, peace dialogue to arrest recurring conflicts, self-proof of schools about their worthiness to the local community and rethinking of teacher incentive mechanisms are some of the important propositions made in view to avert the long standing legacy of educational under representation of the Dasenech and Nyangatom pastoralist communities in South Omo.
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    The Effectiveness of Education Information System (Eis) in the Management of Secondary Schools: The Case of Jimma Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2011-04) Jima, Masho; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    Tllis Sff/{ ~\ ' 11'(/\ (lillied (II <'.rolllill ill,!.! '"l' t://£'clil'('IIl" S 01 1:'dIfCO/;(}1l 11!/U/'lJllIlioll ,\\\1t'1II (/:'/'(,,';) !iw Ihe ,\llIJllIgl'IIIL'1I1 (~/ ''''('curullllY schoul.\'. '/Ill ' ,"II(~I ' 11'/1.\ Ctllld1fCI('d Oil educlIlion .\YS/( 'IJI ur.lillllllll l unC' olld ils I'<'s/l('('/i\'(' \,.orct/lI.\", " {Olll/ (!r /(,_"1 "{(/A-l'ho/d(TS ./i'U!}1 ::'()/l(' {'t/f/colin ll utlice. " 'oret/a 1~'dIlC(/li()1l IJersollll{,/ (lilt! school II '('/T IrcClled ill/iu" o/f".\II,\ .1;11111/(/ ::.()//(' Ira.\" .\t"!{'("{cd {IS /}(!r Ihe ser;()/fSIl(,SS orlhl' /Jrnh/('IIl, II 'on,dln It'Cl't' rondoll/fl ' s('/ecl('t/./i'olll (/11"('( ' CIIf."ll ·: classn IIUIlIt'(I' c/u" ... . 1. clll.\ . ., n, Will c/us.\ (. h.1 II.";II.!.!. .\!I·ol i!ied .'(111111Iing {('chl/;lll/e. : //1 .'l'( UUdlllT \choo/s. IJrL'jJ(//'ulmy sch(Jols, alld Ir(}/"(: c!o ('dlfea/inl/ (!I/i('('s' IJ(!rsol1lu.:1 Irert' inC/lit/cd ;11 Ih e: Sll((~\' hy IIsil1,!.!, 1II ro;/ohi/i/y som/}/illg. I'urp()sin' SlIIlI/,fill,1:.!. {('chl1i(/Ift' Il'lIS 0plllled.fiJl" ,11<, col/eelio" o{ dolo il!/ i)rllluti(HI. In-depth il1lerl"i (' ll' . .fi Jell .... grol'l) discllssion !l{'I"\(}//(// uh.\ (,/TlIlioll. ulld (1IIes{iol1l"1aire Il'ere llsed os Ihe lools In go/her (11/ the nen.. ' SSUl~\ · dulo in/())"lIIolion hoth ljlluJ1filalivefv {lnd (jlluli!ulivefy, fhe £lUlU II"('n'" slIly'ected to (//Jufl"sis h,t · {(sin,!!, cle.\·cril}fi\'e l}resen/u/i()11. orilllll1el ic meun, slum/unl de\'iu{ioll. one \Iloy AN()V/ 1. ch i-.\·(/IWI"/.!. unci { -fesl, IOf!,elher ' I'ilh qllolilwive (lnolysis, lhejindings disc/osed 01 EMIS ore ill'll'eded lind handicapped by differenl loclors sllch as; leT IIwlerials, Imined lIIonpower, IT slll'l'orl, clllw /JlCIl7ogel/'lel7l ,Iyslelll, and ellll'loyee readiness, The effecli,'elless or EMIS is IIleo,\'IIred Ihmllgh Ihe efficiel7l IIlili::.ulion (~/Ir resources. The employee .'"(Ili.~Ii. l cl i()n in line \\'i,1i Ihe /roinin,!.!. g.il"l!n \I"as also treoled and as a resll/I Ihe Irainee " '(IS di.\"(lfJ/}oinfecl cllle 10 mony ./hrces like: IIhsence of neet/ (f.vsesslllenl on {he orea Ihol rlie pers()nnel needs /n gel/ruining The schoo/s dllc! {he e£illcalion 'YS((,II! (!/I/J(' ::UI'I l' {Ire sl(/li')"ing/i'mJ! uhsel7c(' (!j"c()lIlrllllnico{ion {o IIlOkc Ille./lu \1" l~ri,?j() I"/}lOli()n lasler in lerms of COl7lenl, lil1lelin e,l, (lnc/(imll The(indings s lIgge ,lled IllIiI, 117" husic pmble177 or Ihis ecillC(Jlion syslel1l 1\'0.1 Ihe lillie link ollhe schools, ,"lGOs, ond Ihe school m177l1l1l1?il, ', All Ihese key slOkeholders are Ihe paris and porcel of Ihe ,1),Slell'l, Tl1II,\, Ihe, ' 1I<1"e 10 lI'()rk in collohorclfion ,rilh ol1e anolher,
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    Factors that affect Quality of Training In Assella College of teacher Education
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2010-06) Muluneh, Abera; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that affect the quality trainees at ACTE .. Thus, attempt was made to look in to the internal and external factors that affect quality trainees in the college. In conducting this research descriptive survey research method was employed. ACTE was selected for the study using purposive sampling techniques. The subjects of the study were trainees at all levels (1 st, 2nd and 3rd year), instructors, stream heads, dean, educationai office heads and school directors. The sampling was carried out through randomly purposive and availability sampling. Data were obtained through questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussion and document analysis. The study revealed that there were factors affect quality trainees in connection with off campus residence, lack of guidance and counseling, inadequacy of library, trainees weak academic background. Lack of support from thp. management, poor interpersonal relationship in college and weak implementation of practicum. It is thus, recommended that give priority for improvement of campus resid.:'nce, guidance and counseling service, library facilities and practicum implementation.
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    Implementation of Pupils' Promotion Policy in the First Cycle Primary Schools of Addis Ababa
    (Addis Ababa University, 2007-07) Belete, Tamirat; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main objective of the study was to assess the implementation of pupils ' promotion policy in the first cycle primary schools of Addis Ababa. For the pUipose of the study, descriptive method was employed. 17,e research was conducted in 31 Government and Non-Government first cycle Primal), Schools as source ofinformationfi-om 3 Sub-Cities of Addis Ababa. 1jO teachers of the Grades 1-3. 31 principals and 8 educational officials were also taken as sources of information. The data were collecled Ihrough questionnaires and i11lerview. Finally the data obtained were analyzed mainly using percenlage. chi-Square and spearman's rank order correction. The results of Ihe study revealed Ihal, leachers seem 10 know all Ihe implicalion of pupils ' promolion policy in their leaching instruction. But in praclice, leachers' utilizalion of the various assessme11l methods and keeping of the stucients ' resulls were poor. There are no financial and malerial supparls 10 carryoul remedial programs al school level 10 help under-achievers. The reason for school dropoul in Addis Ababa firsl cycle primCII)' schools is found to be economic problems ralher Ihan in school factors. Based on the findings, il is necessCII)' to provide schools with continuous training on continuous assessmenl strategies and assist leachers with guides which enable them to use for their activilies. Finally, il is advisable to improve teachers ' knowledge and skills about all the implications of aulomatic promotion policy through in-service courses, seminars, conferences and workshops.
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    The Organization and Management of Nonformal Skills Training Programs in South Gonder Administrative Zone
    (Addis Ababa University, 2010-06) Tegegne, Endayehu; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The main objective of this study was designed to assess the current state of the organization and management of NFST programs provided in e STes. It was also intended to identify problems that affect the training programs, and to suggest the possible solutions to the identified problems. To achieve this, a descriptive survey research method and a mixed research design were preferred. This was selected to collect both quantitative and qualitative data with in the same time Fume in order to compensate one 's weakness over the other. To this end, four different but complementwy data col/ec:lion instruments such as questionnaires (for coordinators, experts, trainers and trainees), semi-structured interview (for Zonal & Woreda MSEIPOs Heads), observat ion in all sample eSTes and an assessment of different and relevant documents(fi-om MSE1POs, ZED, WEOs and fi-om review of related literatures) were used in the study. The study was conducted infive Woreda eSTes in SGAZ of the ANRS. A total number of 128 subjects which include 90 trainees, 10 trainers, 10 eSTCs coordinators with their deputies, 12 training experts in Zonal and Woreda /VISEIOs, and 6 heads of MSEIPOs (I in Zone and 5from Woreda) were selected as a sample through simple random sampling, available sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Data were analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. Percentages, mean deviations, chi-square test and independenl sample t-test were used to analyze the quantitative data. For qualitative data, the results of semi-structured interview, observations and document assessment were transcribed and analyses were conducted using words and statements. Though ANRS of MSE1PA in general and the selected Zone and Woreda MSE1POs and eSTes in particular were striving to play significant roles in providing the non-.formallivelihood skills training, thefinding of the study indicated that most of the training centers are not peljarming in a beller way as standard. The NFST programs provided in CSTCs were poorly organized, managed, structured, staffed, equipped and facilitaled in human and non-human resources. Because of poor organization and management practices on the training programs of eSTCs and their inadequate institutional capacities, the reallaclual contributions of the training centers to the local community are velY minimal. Therefore, if is recommended that decision makers, planners, and other concerned government authorities al all levels us well as different stakeholders should recognized the role of NFST programs provided in eSTes as a short-way means of increasing selfemployment opportunities and job-creation. improving the livelihood of the local communities, and eradicating poverty. The concerned government represenlatives like Woreda MSE1POs should give great emphaSis in order to rehabilitate the training centers of NFST programs by strengthening their organization and management systems.
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    Organizational Capacity Assessment in Education Bureaus of Addis Ababa, Oromia and South Nations Nationalities People
    (Addis Ababa University, 2009-06) Kibret, Hailemariam; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    Education has been suffering from traditional and bureaucratic chains which hamper the expansion, enrichment and improvement of the relevance, quality, accessibility and equity of training. In order to alleviate these problems, the Governmel1l of the FDRE establishes Education Bureaus with a substantial authority of managing Education with in regions under education and training policy of 1993. This study was conducted with the objective to assess the strengths and weaknesses of Regional Education Bureaus in light of strategic leadership, human resources, program and process management, and Inter-institutional linkages. Methodologically descriptive survey method was used. Data were gathered from 6 process owners and 3 organizational leaders, 120 pel/ormers, and 41 other employees selected using random, purposive and availability sampling techniques as appropriate. DalO gathered by questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions were ollllfyzed qualitatively and qual1litatively. Frequency counts and the X2 test together wilh Fisher's exact lesl for significance of differences were used in the analysis. The results of the study indicated that the organizations strategy does not undertake environmental scanning and the organizations/ailure to define Iheir unique place inside the sector as well as the failures of the organizational s!ructure to indicate formal coordinating mechanisms. The finding also indicated the absence of human resources forecasts, job descriptions, staff orientation, individual to do training needs assessments fail' and motivational assessment and reward systems, satisfying compensation (Illonelmy or non-monetary). Problem solving and decision-making mechanisms, and records of evaluation results on strategy, program, policy and budgetmy documems were no! sufficientlv available in Ihe organizations. Organizational linkages have unsatisfactory contribution for organizational goals and mission. The strengths in the organizations were staffs support for formal and informal leadership, staffs willingness to undertake leadership roles and try new suggestion fl'am their leaders and adequacy of decision making at managerial and department le vels. On the other hand, some weaknesses were observed in areas like environmental ')C(fl1l1il1g, human resourCe fnrecasi. assessing and rewarding, job descriplion, eva/ualion and organizational linkage. On top of this, undertakillg SWOT analysis to have realistic 1I1u..lerst(lIlding of itself ill relation to ils envirol1lJ1el1f: undertuking hUIIIUII resource Forecasts, job analysis, staff' orientatioll, hlllnall resource develofJmel1l programs, and fair and mOlivational assessmellt reward systems el/.I'ure that an orgallizalioll have the righl people to do the required work in achieving its full potential; Assigning all individual 01' group to plan and address ongoing infrastructure concerns; establishing adequate maintenance systems with ongoing maintenance budgets; solving problems related to library & information management systems; designing problem solving mechanisms to make tilllely, acceptable and achievable decisiuns; expending an effort to make strategy, program, policy and budgetary doculllents to lIIelltiol/ procedure, results, filldings and suggestions of evaiulllians; developing fruit /ul/, aI/going partnerships with extemal organizations were suggested as indispensable ways to effect the intended performance.
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    The Planning and Management of Education Management Information System in Addis Ababa City Administration
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2009-06) Jifar, Ayalew; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    The planning and management of EMIS at all levels of the education system has a number of shortcomings. The general objective of the study was to assess the practices of the planning and management of education information systems at different hierarchies of Addis Abeba city Administration. The descriptive survey method was employed. Samples were drawn from education bureau, Kifleketema Education offices Kebeles and, schools. A variety of sampling techniques, multistage, purposeful and random sampling were employed. Questionnaires, interviews, and documents were used to collect the necessary data. The obtained data were analyzed using statistical tools of percentage, mean, and grand mean. The result of the study indicates that Information was highly utilized for reporting purposes, but it was found that utilization of information for planning, monitoring and evaluation and resource allocation was low. There was a high demand for educational information; on the other hand EMIS was doing its activity without planning. There was no independent unit established for the information system. There was also no information communication strategy designed to disseminate information at all levels. The only dissemination media used were Annual abstract and reports. Furthermore, the major problems identified by the study in the management of EMIS include tum over of personnel, lack of training, lack of human resources, and lack of awareness on the importance of information for planning and decision-making. The recommendations forwarded include in assigning EMIS personnel their level of education and subject specialization should be considered and should develop the capacity of EMIS at different levels through continuous training. Special unit for EMIS should be established and information system planning should be prepared in a regular basis. Variety of dissemination media should be employed as a means of information dissemination.
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    The practice and roblems of Tvet reform implementation in west Hararghe Zone f Oromia region
    (Addis Ababa Universty, 2010-06) Rirko, Bultossa; Oumer, Jeilu (PhD)
    Ethiopian TVET system is reformed with the intention of providing the economy with middle level skilled workforce and alleviating poverty and its implementation is under way. The implementation phase of any change process is typically the most failure- prone. To this end, this study was designed to assess the practice and problems that hinder the successful implementation of TVET reform in West Haraghe zone. Descriptive survey was the research method employed to identifY the scale and nature of problems of TVET reform implementation. The study was conducted in six Woredas and four TVET institutions, West Hararghe zone TVET offices and Oromia TVET Agency . Trainers, Trainees and Management bodies were selected from sample TVET institution by systematic sampling technique. Three separate questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion guide, were employed to col/ect data from a total of 251 respondents. In addition, check list was utilized to collect data from Zone and Woreda TVET Offices and TVET institutions. The data gathered through questionnaires were analyzed by employing statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, grand mean Cruskal-Walis test, MannWhitney U-test, independent sample t-test and one way ANOVA. The tests were made with 95% (a= 0.05) level of confidence. The result of the study portrayed that the efforts that have been made to create the enabling environment for TVET reform implementation were constrained by poorly built consensus among the stakeholders, poorly committed and functioning of established TVET governance, poor linkage of market place requirement and delivery systems, theoretically dominated training approaches ,and poor allocation of resources. This implies that the preparations made, and the results obtained might not be promising in the realization of TVET reform implementation. Hence, it is inferred that the implementation of TVET reform seems poor and the intended success in terms of formal TVET might not be attained. The alternative solutions recommended to be addressed by West Hararghe Zone and its respective Woreda TVET offices and TVET institutions are: revisiting the implementation plan, undertaking planned market need assessment, establishing strong cooperative training system with employers, mobilizing relatively adequate resource, and providing at least one TVET institution per three Woredas with meaningful involvement of stakeholders. ,