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Factors Affecting the Motivation of Support Staff at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
(Addis Ababa University, 2027-06-01) Aster Wondimu; Zenebe Baraki
The purpose of this study was to examine factors affecting the motivation of support staff in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa. For this study, descriptive and inferential statistics method was employed. The Sources of the data were primary and limited secondary data. The primary sources of data were support staff in the commission while the secondary data were human resource information and relevant documents found in the institutions. The samples of the study were selected using different sampling techniques. Out of nine Divisions in UN-ECA, six were selected using purposive sampling based on their higher number of support staff. Staff from each selected division was drawn using simple random sampling techniques to get the required sample size of 226. For collect data, questionnaire was designed to be completed for support staff, Interview was also conducted for ten selected knowledg- eable staff for an in-depth analysis on the subject matter. Closed ended items of the questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS software; and the open ended and interview items were analyzed qualitatively. The data was presented and analyzed using tables and graphs. The study found out that factors affecting the motivation of support staff were largely Job security, work condition, supervision and respect in this order importance from higher to lower using the regression model. Besides, staff have ranked the jive most motivating and demotivating factors. Accordingly, j ob security, appreciation of work done (recognition), training and professional development achievement and relation with coworker and supervisors are the most jive motivating factors. While the demotivating factors were lack of recognition, bad supervision, being disrespected, routine work style and high work load. The study also tried to forward of possible suggestions and recommendation. Based on the finding, it is would be necessary for the organization to focus those motivational factors, other than money oriented factors, such as job security, recognition. creating conducive work environment and smooth relationship with co-workers and managers to enhance its employees' motivation. The major conclusion was that employee motivation was a highly sensitive concept which is affected by a multiplicity of factors. In order to maintain experienced talented employees, the organization could also establish job security arrangement to create the sense staff loyalty and feeling of belongingness. Finally, the study recommended that the organization need to acknowledge the situation and conduct periodical assessments on factors affecting motivation of its support staffs to address the need of employees so that their productivity could be improved.
An Assessment of the Practices and Problems of the Management of Cluster Resource Centers in Primary Schools of East Wollega Zone
(Addis Ababa University, 2009-03-01) Asfaw Wodajo; Manishaa Pandey
School Cluster Model has been one of the strategies that are being implemented in Ethiopian education system to address the problems of educational quality and efficiency. In practice, however, the management of the school cluster resource centers has been highly challenged by a number of problems. Thus, the main purpose of the study was to assess the practices and problems of the management of primary schools cluster resource centers in East Wollega Zone. Based on this purpose, a review of related literature was made. Descriptive survey method was usedfor the study. Samples were taken from ZEO experts, WEOs experts and officials, CRC committee members, and teachers from both satellite schools and CRCs to be used as data sources. Questionnaire and an interview guide were employed for data collection. In order to select representative samples from the populations, availability and random sampling techniques were followed. Percentage and chi-square test were used as statistical tools for data analysis and interpretation. The findings of the study revealed that despite some improvements in the cases of students participation rate/enrollment, better framework for teachers ' inspection, pupil competitions and teachers ' and schools ' experience-sharing, the important purposes and strategies of the implementation of the cluster model were not well practiced in the CRCs and lacked comprehensiveness in terms of coverage of essential administrative, pedagogic, economic and political aspects. The important managerial functions did not involve the major actors such as teachers and the community. One of the principles of good governance- the clear definition of roles, responsibilities, authority and accountability of different parts of the CRC system was not well practiced.. On top of this, the finding showed that the major difficulties that hindered the effectiveness of the CRC management system were found to be insufficiency of awareness, lack of financial and material budget, shortage of skilled manpower (lack of proper staffing), lack of facilities, and lack of community financial, material and labor support. The findings of the study imply that the current situation of the CRC management really calls for special attention if the systems are to be efficient and effective in bringing about the desired change. Finally, measures that should be taken by DEB, EWZEO, WEDs and the CRC systems were suggested. The major ones were the need to build adequate awareness among the major CRC stakeholders about the purposes, basic requirements and implementing strategies of the cluster model, establish clear vision, mission and strategies for the implementation of the model, staff the CRCs properly, clearly define the roles, responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities of each portion/actor of the systems, generate one's own income, build consensus among the CRC actors with regard to the acceptable standards of performance and basic requirements in terms of financial, material and skilled manpower needs, arrange workshops and trainings for each segment of the cluster systems to enhance their managerial and implementing capacities were suggested.
Factors Affecting the Roles and Responsibilities of Woreda Education Offices of Addis Ababa City Administration
(Addis Ababa University, 2012-06-01) Ashenafi Birru; Taddele Hagos
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that affect the roles and responsibilities of woreda education offices of Addis Ababa city administration. The participation of stakeholders, availability of skilled manpower, finance (Budget), materials, effectiveness and efficiency of the management system and information and communication mechanisms were used to investigate factors that affect WEOs to carry out their duties and responsibilities. The research methodology employed in this study was descriptive survey. The data were gathered using questionnaire, interviews, and documents review. The data gathered through questionnaire were analyzed using percentage and mean. Descriptive narration was used for the qualitative data gathered through open- ended questions, interview and document review. The study was conducted in 30 woreda education offices in six sub-cities. 13 educational officials and experts from Addis Ababa city administration and 26 Sub-City education officials and experts, 79 woreda education officials and experts, 21 School principals, 132 teachers and PTSA representatives from 90 private and government schools used as the subject of the study. The findings from the data analysis revealed that the participation of NGOs and private investors in enhancing education management activities at woreda level is poor; similarly community and teachers participation in managing education at woreda level is poor. The budget allocated is inadequate and absence of enabling policy environment to utilize directly the internal income obtained from different sources hampered managing education at woreda level. Generally the education management activities at woreda level lack proper participation of stockholders, resource capacity and effective and efficient management system to realize the educational goals. Following the findings and conclusions drawn ,The researcher recommended that the WEOs in collaboration with school, WAC,SEO,AAEB and other concerned bodies develop and facilitate collaboration with NGO's and private investors in generating revenue for education system. Moreover, coordinating and integrating community efforts through provision of technical support to utilize the vast human and material resources of community to strength the WEOs management system and to reduce financial burden on the government. Furthermore, provision of workshops and conducting discussion forums that strengthen the capacity of woreda education officials and experts in creating clear understanding of guidelines and policy documents should be emphasized. On top of this action should be taken by training appropriate personnel to improve the information and data system that enable to get timely and quality information at woreda level.
The Practice and Problems of Clinical Supervision and Teacher Development in Secondary Schools of Jimma Zone
(Addis Ababa University, 2012-06-01) Amanuel Hailu; Kenenissa Dabi
The purpose of the study was to assess the practice and problems of clinical supervision and teacher development in some selected Government first cycle Secondary Schools of Jimma Zone. To accomplish this purpose, a descriptive survey method was employed. The study was carried out in four randomly selected woredas of Jimma zone and the whole eight available secondary schools of the selected woredas. Accordingly, 72 teachers and 52 (department heads and senior teachers) were selected by using simple random sampling whereas 25(principals, vice principals and CRC supervisors) were included in the study by using availability sampling techniques. All the 8 principals and 4 cluster supervisors were also involved in the study for interview. Questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection. In addition, interview and document analysis were utilized to substantiate the data gained through the questionnaire. Mean, weighted mean, standard deviation and independent sample t-test were utilized to analyze the data from the questionnaire with the help of computer by using SPSS version 16. The data obtained through open-ended questions, interview and document analysis were analyzed through narration for the purpose of triangulation. The finding of the study revealed that clinical supervisors were not properly peJjorming their role as a clinical supervisors; hence, the clinical supervision being practiced was ineffective in carrying out the procedures of clinical supervision; the contributions made by the clinical supervisors for the teachers ' development was practiced poorly since the problems observed during classroom observations were not alleviated by using different mechanisms. Role diversity of clinical supervisor, lack of relevant skills on supervision, the selection and appointment problem of clinical supervisors were among the major problems that hinders clinical supervisors' effectiveness on their role. From the finding of the study, it was concluded that the appointment of supervisors was made without having the prior basic knowledge needed for clinical supervision. Consequently, the procedures of clinical supervision were not emphasized by clinical supervisors and also the clinical supervision was not directly connected with the purpose of teachers ' development and for the purpose of instructional improvement. Finally the researcher recommended that Zone Education Offices, Regional Education Bureau and Woreda Education Offices should build supervision capacities of the clinical supervisors by providing them with the necessary supervision training especially before the appointment as a supervisors ;Clinical supervisors are advised to give due attention to the jive steps of clinical supervision and should focus to relate with the teachers' development in continuously assisting and provide constructive feedbacks that fill the skill gaps of the teachers for the better improvement of instruction
The Challenges of Alternative Basic Education in Selected Pastoral Areas of Oromia Regional State
(Addis Ababa University, 2008-07-01) Abebe Jira; Yalew Ingidayehu
The main purpose of this study was to examine the challenges of Alternative Basic Education in selected pastoralist areas of oromia regional state. Descriptive survey method was employed to gather large uariety of data related to the subject under the study. Samples were drawn from ABE learners, facilitators, educational officials, parents, CMC members and influential elders. Totally 378 respondents were included in the study. Questionnaires, interviews and documentary analysis were used to collect the necessary data. Statistical tools used to analyze the data obtained were percentage, mean, standard deviation, weighted mean and one-way ANOVA. To select sample population purposiue (for zones, educational officials, and facilitators), convenience (for parents, CMC members and elders) and simple random sampling techniques (for woredas, ABE centers, and learners) were employed. The findings of the study revealed that parents fear for their children to leave pastoral way of life was among socio-cultural, high demand for child lobar one of the socio-economic, inflexible center/school calendar and absence of supervision were among institution related factors impeding enrollment and participation of pastoral children in ABE program. Moreover, it was revealed that absence or low remuneration, absence of ABE strategy and guideline and low coordination and leading role of local administration influence the enrollment and participation of pastoral children in ABE program. Therefore, recommendations suggested were, understanding thoroughly and recognize pastoralist way of life as an important way of life, opening ABE centers in September and closing in June as currently in practice, has to be changed to mid March and December respectively ,OEB has to prepare and implement ABE strategy) and guideline and the local administration has to show political commitments and build administrative capacities to mobilize locally available resources for the success of the program
The Contributions of Ngo's to Provide Basic Education for Pastoral Children in Zone One of Afar Region
(Addis Ababa University, 2012-06-01) Abera Abate; H/Silasse W/Gerima
The purpose of this study was to assess the contributions and challenges of NGOs working on primary Education pastoralist area in Afar region zone one. The research design employed was descriptive so as to collect data from 99 respondents, who were 15 NGO staff, 14 woreda educational experts 12 teachers 58 primary school students. NGO heads, Regional Educational Experts, principals and KESB .Data for the study were collected using questionnaires, interview and focus group discussion and document analysis. Analysis of data was undertaken using tabulation, percentile distribution, mean, and standard deviation and one way ANOVA. The findings of the study unveiled that NGOs' intervention in pastoralist Afar areas had been achieved significant out Specifically the purpose of NGOs involvement in primary education under this point increasing access, increasing equity, improving quality increasing efficiency and capacity building for primary education teachers and managers was noticed to be high. Involvement and activities of NGOs in educational organization and management and the major problems of NGOs in the implementation of their activities remained average. Thus, it was recommended that:-NGOs should focus additionally on quality and efficiency to achieve EFA goal and to sustain the education provision in pastoralist Afar. NGOs should develop more the contribution of their activities K.G,ABE,Secondary education and sustain in primary Education. NGOs should participate all stake holders in planning controlling and evaluation and corporate with society to sustain their educational projects. More cooperation, communication and coordination of coordination of efforts are expected from the NGOs so as to highest their degree of excellence in project implementation and sustainability. The Federal government of Ethiopia and the Regional government of Afar region should create good ground through more political support and building essential infrastructures and they should have commuted for all activities to achieve EFA goals
Factors influencing Dropping Outs in Second Cycle Primary Schools of Guraghe Zone, Snnpr
(Addis Ababa University, 2015-06-01) Redwan Kemal; Jeilu Oumer
This study examined factors far dropout in ten government primary second cycle schools situated in Guraghe zone of South Nation Nationalities and peoples region. It employed descriptive survey research method. Data were collected from teachers, dropout returnees, principals, supervisors and parent-teacher association members from schools using questionnaire and interview. The school principals, school supervisors and parent teacher-association members were the subjects of interview questions. One hundred twenty -two dropout returnees, one hundred fourteen teachers and ten school principals and parent teacher association members participated in this study. Dropout returnees, school principals and parent teacher association members were selected using available sampling technique whereas teachers were selected using stratified and systematic random sampling. Quantitative data were analyzed using percentage, and mean whereas qualitative data were analyzed with themes and categories. The study indicated the six major out-of-school related factors far student dropout. These were: low level of parents ' income, low level of parental education, involvement in domestic work, unable to afford expenses to school supplies, involvement in generating income for the family, parents negative altitudes and informal education, are among major factors that contribute to high rate of dropout in the study area in respective order. Whereas students ' late admission to school found to be a high contributing factor to dropout from the school. independent samples mean indicated statistically significant difference differences across students and teacher on factors far dropout. The qualitative analysis indicated that economic condition of the family, students' high involvement in domestic activities and involvement in income generating activities were the major factors that determine dropout in these schools. The study has also noted that factors, which cause pupils to drop out oj school, are not single. They were interrelated and interwoven. On the basis of the findings, such points as improving the professional competence of teachers, subsidizing pupils' clothing and school supplies, revising the policy on school fee, improving the agricultural sector to create more employment opportunities and expanding and strengthening literacy program and nonformula education were forwarded as recommendations
Leadership Effectiveness of Secondary School Principals in North Shoa Zone
(Addis Ababa University, 2012-06-01) Alemayehu Tilahun; Ayalew Shibeshi
The main purpose of this study was to assess the leadership effectiveness of secondary school principals in North Shoa Zone. The study was guided by the following foul' basic questions. To what extent do secondary school principals carry out principal leadership roles? To what extent do school principals implement the necessary leadership skills? Which leadership style is highly emphasized by the school principal? What are the schools' factors that hamper the effectiveness of secondary school principals? In order to meet the objectives of the study descriptive survey method was employed. Seven sample schools were selected for this study. A total of 150 teachers and 52 educational leaders were primary sources of the data. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Statistical tools like percentage, mean value, standard deviation and t-test were used to analyze the data. The finding of the study revealed that principals were found to be effective in taking part in staff development and in evaluating instructional activities .However, principals showed lower perormance in teaching and learning activities,taking part in improving curriculum and encouraging teachers in conducting action research. It was also identified that, most principals were found at supporting moderate performance level in implementing leadership skills. Furthermore, the behavior of most principals leaders were more focused on directive leadership style. Moreover, lack of training in school leadership , lack of commitment, lack of knowledge base and lack of self confidence were found to be major barriers that hinder the effectiveness of principals. Based on the findings it was recommended that, the principals need to work more in supporting teaching and learning activities, taking part in improving the curriculum, encouraging teachers in conducting action research, evaluating the strength and weakness of the school, identifying the need of teachers and dealing with business sectors and NGOs by coordinating and delegating the activities to vice-principals,department heads and teachers. The REB, ZED and WEO would facilitate training in educational leadership and management. The school leaders need to pay due attention and devote their time, resource and energy to make staff development and research works a reality at the school level
Opportunities and Challenges of Women in School Leadership: The Case of Kirkos and Gulele Sub City Government Schools
(Addis Ababa University, 2014-11-01) Samrawit Menasse; Kenenisa Dabi
This study in/ended to assess the current status of female leadership in the government schools, the availability of opportunities to promote women to school leadership at the national level, to assess the availability of school provisions that ensure the promotion of women to school leadership and identify the challenges of female school leaders in the school systems of Gulele and Kirkos Sub cities of Addis Abeba. The study used a mixed approach combining both quantitative and qualitative research methods. On the one hand, quantitative data were required to understand the current status of female leadership in the school systems of Gulele and Kirkos Sub cities. Qualitative data were also required to assess the availability of policies that provide opportunities to promote female school leaders, and the extent to which such provisions have been utilized by schools. In this regard, the Women 's Directorate of the Ministry of Education, the Gender Office of the Addis Abeba Education Bureau and the Education Bureaus of both Gulele and Kirkos Sub Cities were the sources of data for this study. The quantitative information was collected from the school to oversee the status and challenges of female school leaders through questionnaire. In terms of qualitative approach, the study explored existing national policies and school provisions to answer the basic questions of this study. moreover, the SPSS package was used to address and to summarize the findings of the questionnaire and document review. Both the national education statistical reports and the quantitative data generated by this study confirmed that female school leaders are highly underrepresented in the school leadership (almost nonexistent in high school systems). Among the various attitudinal and institutional factors that are limiting females , representation in leadership positions within school systems, one major challenge is the gender-role stereotyping that determines leadership as a field solely reserved for males. Furthermore, institutional capacities of schools to promote female educators to educational leadership positions have also been found to be weak due to the lack of commitment of senior officials in addressing the women empowerment and the absence of financial resource allocated for gender programs among others. The research results suggest that all government schools should have provisions that reflect the national standards of promoting females to school leadership. The Women's Directorate of the Ministry of Education should also devise a monitoring system to track down progress made towards the participation of females in leadership positions. And concerned stakeholders of the Ministry of Education government organs should capacitate schools to promote females to leadership positions in a realistic, free from gender bias and transparent way.
The Role of Principals in Involving Secondary Schools Teacher in Continuous Professional Development in Sebet a City Administra Tion
(Addis Ababa University, 2016-06-01) Alemu Geleta; Haileselassie W/Gerima
The purpose of this study was to examine the role of principals in involving secondary school teachers in CPD in Sebeta city administration. The study was used four basic research questions research was employed in the study was descriptive survey method. which was used the Quan- titative and qualitative data. The sampling technique used including purposive. The sample size was 60 teachers, 8 department heads, 4 principals, 2 education office experts and 1 cluster supervisor with the total of 75 participants out of 100 study populations. The data gathering tools were employed questionnaire, interview. focus group discussion, and document analysis. The participants of interview were principals, cluster supervisor and city education office experts while department heads participated in focus group discussion. Questionnaire was administered to 60 teachers of which 60 of them where properly filled and returned. Then, the data gathered through closed-ended questionnaire was analyzed using percentage, frequency,standard division and mean score while the data gathered through intenview, focus group discussion and open-ended questions were narrated qualitatively. Results of the document analysis where also described. The findings indicated that the extent to which school principals in involving teachers in professional development activities such as CPD development, control over the factors which negatively influencing school environment, identify development need of each teacher. The cluster supervisor, senior teachers, city education office experts were providing insufficient support for the school principals and teachers. The major challenges identified were lack of training. Lack of commitment, lack of knowledge (awareness), lack of budget and incentive, lack of interest, lack of peer coaching and peer evaluation were identified by this research as the serious challenges of involving secondary school teachers in CPD in Sebeta City Administration. To overcome the challenges encountered, recommendations have been forwarded. This include: Orienting (creating) awareness for school principals and teachers in advance with the overall contents of the professional growth. motivating school principals and teachers to willingly take more responsibilities in the involving in CPD process, lack of coordination commitment, lack of awareness, lack of leader ship, motivation skills and incentive to effectively achieve the intended . goals Moreover. Sebeta city education office has to play the significant roles by assigning the experie- nced and knowledgeable supervisors and CPD trainers for the involvement of teachers in CPD program
Roles, Practices and Challenges of Kebele Education and Training Board in Management of Primary Schools located at Aleltu Woreda in North Shoa Zone of Oromia Regional State.
(Addis Ababa University, 2024-06) Birhanu Woyesa; Kenenissa Dabi
The study examines the role, practice, and challenges of the Kebele Education and Training Board (KETB) in managing primary schools in Aleltu Woreda, North Shoa Zone, Oromia Regional State. Using a descriptive approach and mixed research methods, data were gathered from primary and secondary sources. There are forty primary schools operating at the study area from which four primary schools are determined as the sample size of the study. Accordingly, Aleltu Primary School, Fitche Primary School, Mikawa Primary School and Chole Primary School are taken as the sample of the study by using random sampling technique. All teachers and KETB members working in the above four schools are the sample unity of the study for questionnaires. Accordingly, 180 (one hundred eighty) questionnaires distributed to 152 (100%) teachers and 28 (100%) KETB members, out of which 142 (92.4%) and 21 (75 %) questionnaires are properly filled and returned by teachers and KETB members respectively.A total of 180 questionnaires were distributed to teachers and KETB members, with a response rate of 92.4% from teachers and 75% from KETB members. Interviews were conducted with school directors, supervisors, and experts from the Woreda Education Office (WEO). Findings revealed that KETB's participation in school management is minimal and does not align with the Ministry of Education's guidelines. Challenges include school leaders' failure to involve KETB members, negative attitudes towards KETB participation, lack of transparency, fear of accountability, and KETB members' lack of commitment, education, knowledge, and confidence. Additionally, there is a lack of awareness and training for KETB members and inappropriate selection criteria for KETB members. The study recommends providing training for school leaders and KETB members, designing incentive arrangements, and developing objective selection criteria to enhance KETB's participation in school management. Key terms: KETB, Primary Schools, School Management
The Stasus and Challenges of Cooprative Training in Government Institution/Colleges/ of Arada and Gulele Sub Cities
(Addis Ababa University, 2014-06-01) Netsanet Melkamu; Akalewold Eshete.
The main objective of this study was to assess the status and challenge of cooperative training in government TVET colleges/institutions of Arada and Gulele sub cites and thereby to identify the implementation and constraints, then to provide alternative solution to the identified problems. The research methodology employed in this study was descriptive survey method. Primary as well as secondary sources of data were used. The primary sources of data were trainees, trainers, industry trainers/ supervisors/, Deans, Vice-Deans, sub city sector heads and organizational mangers. As a secondary source of data annual reports, books. journals and other printed documents were used. Questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions were prepared, collection and analyzed. The improved questionnaires were administered to a sample of 565 subjects composed of 460 trainees, 80 trainers and 25 supervisors or industry trainers. A total of 467 (82.7 percent) of the questionnaires were properly filed in and returned. The data gathered were analyzed using statistical techniques such as percentage and chi-square to tests if there is significant difference between the observed frequencies and expected one and then the findings were recorded. The following were the major findings: It was found that there was no any oral or written orientation which assists trainees for better achievement of cooperative training. The majority of respondents claimed that cooperative training was not arranged at the end each competence rather after three or four competencies. There were no incentives given for those organizations which participate in cooperative training. It was found that memorandum of understanding was not signed between trainees, colleges/institutions and organizations. Absence of insurance for possible accident happened on trainees at the company training time. Hence from the result of this study, it is possible to conclude that the status and challenges of cooperative training in government colleges/institutions was not implementation as of the strategy and the guideline. Therefore, to alleviate the above problems, recommendations were suggested. The suggested recommendations included: creating awareness and adequate orientation for trainers. trainees, organizations and supervisors (industry trainers). creating conducive environment for proper implementation of cooperative training. signing memorandum of understanding before cooperative training conducted. The government must arrange new incentive mechanisms for organizations which give cooperative training jointly with TVET institutions/colleges.
Organizational Capacity Analysis: The Case of Oromia Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise
(Addis Ababa University, 2018-02) Haregewoin Tesgera; Hussien Kedir
The objective of the study was to assess the organizational capacity of Oromia Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise. A mixed research design was applied to conduct the study. Both probability and non-probability sampling techniques were used to select respondents. systematic sampling was used to select respondents to survey and non-probability (purposive) sampling was used to select key informality. Data were gathered from both primly yelled secondly sources by employing survey and key informant interview and document review. SPSS was used for analyzing quantitative data and descriptive statistics such as frequencies percentages and mean are used describe the data, results were presented textually, in tables and using graph. Data generated from key informants and document reviews, described verbally. The findings indicated that Oromia Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise had well designed organizational structure. However, functional units are not adequately decentralized; there was also a gap in designing organizational structure on scientific and its necessity for work. The leadership was also found to be competent & well qualified. There wasn't well Organized pe1iormance measurement, monitoring system and tools to monitor its staff f-hll17an resource evaluation was not conducted timely and working environment is not conducive for employees. Based on these major findings only about 22.54% is indicated the strength of sub factors under Organizational structure & Working Environment & The rest 65 sub factors which shared about 77. 5% of the total value revealed that the over all organization Capacity of OWWDSE is not well organized & has a capacity gaps to deliver its mission of establishment. So ,it could be safely concluded that OWWDSE was moderately effective in discharging its organizational activities on some aspects of capacity assessment components. Regarding budget control and evaluation system; timely purchase of goods and services; collection of revenue generated on time; forecasting future 1I10netwy needs and requirement; having transparent and verified financial resources rules are areas of weaknesses of OWWDSE. Finally, Revising organizational structure for decentralization of functional units, reviewing internal and externs factors, measuring pallor minces and taking corrective actions timely, stern glean decision making practice, efficient use of human resources, making working environment attractive, due attention on organizing, storing and using deferent data and documents and focusing on it's important capacity assessment components limitations for farther success of the Organization are among fond varved recommendations based 011 conclusions drawn. Key words: Leadership Capacity, Organizational Capacity Assessment, Oromia Water Works Design and Supervision Enterprise
Result Oriented Teachers Performance Evaluation
(Addis Ababa University, 2014-05) Mekonnen Hailemichael; Zenebe Baraki
This study was conducted to assess result oriented teachers performance evaluation system implementation in government secondhand schools of Shimeles Habte, Misrak Goh and Temeja Yazu which are found in Kirkos sub city of Addis Ababa Administration. Under this study process and problems of result oriented teachers pelformance evaluation system implementation were the major focus of the study. To achieve the purpose of the study, a descriptive survey method supported by qualitative study was employed. The study was conducted in three governmental secondary schools found in Kirlcos sub city of Addis Ababa. The respondents of the study were both 13 appraisers (principals, vice principals and depart711.ent heads) and 39 appraisers (teachers). To select these sample respondents, simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were employed. Questionnaire interview and document analysis were instruments employed for data collection. Data were gathered from respondents through close ended question developed based on a six lileer scale and few open ended questions. In addition to this, data were collected through interview of appraisers and appraisers and document analysis. The statistical tools employed in analyzing the data were frequency percentage, mean score and weighted mean. The study revealed that the purpose of result oriented teachers performance evaluation system in government secondary schools of Shimels Habete, Misrak Goh and Temong Yazu found in Kirkos sub city of Addis Ababa was not successfully achieved as intended. Besides neither appraiser appraises of secondary schools of Shimeles Habte, Misrak Goh nor Temenja Yazu found in kirkos sub city of Addis Ababa were participated in the development of result oriented teachers performance evaluation criteria.
The Status of ohe Implementation of School Improvement Program in Secondary Schools of Addis Ababa
(Addis Ababa University, 2013-06-01) Hirpassa Chala; Hussein Kedir
The main objective of this study was to assess the Status of the Implementation of School Improvement Program in Secondary Schools of Addis Ababa. In order to achieve this objective, four basic research questions were designed and administered. The e basic questions were: the preparations schools made for school Improvement Program. The extent of the implementation of the program, challenges schools encountered in the implementation of SIP and strategies used in school improvement. The descriptive survey method was carried out for data analysis and come up with the findings in connection 10 answer those basic questions. Questionnaires were used: focus group discussions and interviews were conducted. In doing so. the researcher utilized his efforts to answer the basic questions by anal)zing the data collected through questionnaires. interview and focus group discussions. In connection to sampling techniques, simple random sampling technique was carried out for the selection of sub-cities, schools and teachers.Whereas sub-city heads of education officers and supervisors. school principals. SIP committees and student councils were selected using purposive sampling techniques. Regarding the analysis of the data, the statistical tools employed were percentage. frequency and mean scores. The findings of the study result identified that lack of sufficient preparation, inadequate training and awareness creation for stakeholders, lack of commitment and collaboration among stakeholders, shortages of some human power and material resources. Moreover inappropriate budget utilization and turnover of teachers and principals were identified as challenges encountered SIP implementation. Strategies used to follow up continuously the implementation of school improvement by secondary school supervisors were not well organized and developed.
An Assessmant of Readiness and Preparation for School Development Plan and Implementation in Secondary Schools of Bale Zone
(Addis Ababa University, 2012-06-01) Nesredin Ahmad; Jeilu Oumer
The main purpose of the study was to assess readiness and preparation for school development planning implementation in secondary school of Bale zone and thereby to identify the strength and weakness then to provide alternative recommendations to the identified problems. To this end, answers to the basic questions pertaining to the readiness and preparation made by school were adequate to implement SDP, key stake-holder involvements in the process of SDP, types of conducive environment to implement SDP and challenges encountered in the implementing process of SDP. A descriptive survey method, purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used in the study. The subject of the study were 46 school leaders, 109 teachers, 40 students, 10 WEO experts of planing: and stastics and 15 PTA members from 5 sample woredas out of 20 total woredas and ~, __. ..-. :-',i";'dministration. The data collected through questionnaire, interview and document analysis were analyzed, interpreted and reported. The collected data were analyzed using percentage, mean scores, weighted mean, and chi-square test. The fmding of this study indicates that preparation made by schools for implementing SDP, the extent to which school involve and mobilized key stake-holders in the process of SDP were good. Similarly, the extents to which the school review conducive environment for implementing SDP were at a good stage. However, the finding data from analysis showed that implementing all activities mentioned in action plan, lack of preparing capable and standard plan, lack of collaboration during implementation, gap in relation with internal and external facilitation, lack of satisfaction and resistance by planning groups, lack of resource, training and commitments by key stake-holders are the major challenges constraint the readiness and preparation for implementing SDP in the school of the zone under the study. Thus, it was recommended that in addition to making school accessible to make teaching learning the school should be follow up assessment of effective implementation of all activities mentioned in action plan, involvement of all staff on the implementation issues create good relation with internal and external facilitation give more attention towards developing good plan, develop a sense of commitment in all stake holders, share professional support from expert supplying educational material and develop training for stake-holders on SDP implementation issues.
Assesing Predictive Validity of Grade Eight Regional Examination in Harari Region
(Addis Ababa University, 2011-09-01) Mujiburahman Abdulahi; Befikadu Zeleke
The main purpose of this study was to investigate whether the predictive validity of grade eight Primary School Leaving Certificate Regional Examination (PSLSRE) conducted by Harari Education Bureau(HEB) scores as a whole and English language and Mathematics scores individually predict future academic achievement of students in Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (EGSECE) administered at a national level .So this quantitative study used primary data ,Out of 1646 student who joined the secondary school ,400 students were randomly selected from 4 government secondary schools that satisfied certain predetermined criteria .Statistical tools such as descriptive statistic, Pearson 's correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to study the relationship between variables to analysis these data and postulated hypothesis tested at 0.05 significant level. Generally the study revealed that PSLCRE mean score is a high predictor(r=O. 602,p<0. I) of students' performance in the EGSECE CPA. When compared individually grade 8 Mathematics and grade 8 English with EGSECE GPA were found to have a poor predictor (but positive relationship). PSLCR.E mean score (248 and .360 respectively .. A multiple regression analysis method was also used to test how much predictor variables contribute in predicting the criterion measure ,in this model summary revealed that the predictor variable were able to explain 51.4% of the variation in EGSECE GPA. Thus, the study indicates that there is strong positive relationship between student academic achievement of PSLCRE and EGSECE GPA and PSLCRE is a valid instrument to measure Harari Region student's academic success
Administrative Performance and its Infleunce on Support Staff Turnover at the College of Natural and Computational Sciences of Addis Ababa Univerity
(Addis Ababa University, 2018-06-01) Negesse Kassie; Melaku Yimam
This study examined the major factors of administrative performance and its influence on support staff turnover at the College of Natural and Computational Sciences (CNCS). Addis Ababa University. To address the main objective of the study. four basic research questions were developed. These were to examine factors of administrative performance of CNCS that aggravated support staff turnover, to assess demographic characteristics of Support staff that left the college during 2006-2009 E.C.. the measure the college had taken to reduce Support staff turnover and to suggest possible mechanisms to reduce turnover at CNCS. The major data collection techniques used were survey questionnaires (quantitative and qualitative), interview and document analysis. The major participants in this study were current Support and resigned staffs members of CNCS. The total number of current support staff was 497 of which 149 samples were selected using simple random sampling technique while the total number of resigned staff was 54 of' which 16 samples were chosen using snowball sampling for this study. The major statistical tool employed in this study was descriptive statistics. Frequency and percentage were used to analyze demographic items. The result of the finding showed the trends of support staff turnover that had been increasing from year to year. This finding revealed that the dominant administrative performance factors that influenced support staff turnover were directly related to compensation and benefit packages, development opportunities. working environment and job characteristics. To reduce suppot staff turnover, the college provided incentives of overtime work at certain work units. The college also prepared a special program to provide rewards (laptop, computers, certificates and household furniture) for good performers that motivate support staff members to stay longer at CNCS, but they were not satisfied with the invectives and rewards. This brought about continuous turnover of current Support staff that affected overall effectiveness of the college. Hence. CNCS needs to concentrate on improving its administrative performance packages and emphasizes the magnitude of compensation and benefit packages to boost support staffs' morale. motivation. performance and retain them longer.
Instructional Leadersidp Effectiveness of General Secondary School Principals in Metekel Zone Benshangul Gumuz Regional State
(Addis Ababa University, 2017-07-01) Girma Abera; Kenenissa Dabi
The main purpose of this study was to assess instructional leadership effectiveness of general secondary schools principals of Metekel Zone of Benshangul Gumuz Regional state. To accomplish this purpose a descriptive survey research design was used and both quantitative and qualitative research methods were applied in this study. The study was conducted in 4 sample woredas and 8 secondary schools}. Among 170 teachers from the sampled schools, 119 teachers were selected. . All 8 principals, 8 Vice principals, and 4 Education office heads and 40 head departments were also involved in the study by availability sampling method. Questioners, interview and FGD were the instruments used for data collection. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statics such as frequency, percentile mean score, standard deviation and I-test. Additionally, qualitative data were collected from school WEO and principals through interview, from department heads through FGDS . The research finding principal instructional leadership in selling school objective and goals, monitoring instructional process activities such as diagnosticians frequent class room observation was less effective. The study further revealed that school facilities such as laboratory equipments and chemicals, computers and heavy work load were such as engaged more in administrative activities, quite busy working in offices considered as school characteristics, lack of supervisory support, as education office characteristics and lack of flexibility and un able to make good decision as leadership skill are major influencing factor. Thus, it is possible to conclude that principals were less effective in their instructional leadership roles due to those factors as inadequacy of financial and material resources, heavy work load, school characteristics, education offices characteristics, and personal characteristics of principals• Finally, it is recommended that principals should delegate some activities to the vice principals, head departments, unit leaders and other supportive worker in order to get sufficient time. Further the WEO provide close supervision and feed back to support principals in Metekel Zone finally, principals were recommended to compliance by setting specific bench marks of achievement without exceptions and excuses.
A Survey Study on Availability and Utilization of Satellite Television Education in Oromia and Addis Ababa Secondary Schools
(Addis Ababa University, 2011-06-01) Girma Hurrisa; Taddele Hagos
This study was set out to examine the availability and utilization of satellite TV education in Oromia and Addis Ababa secondary schools. employing a descriptive survey method .. Data were gathered from MOE-CEICT, OROMIA Regional Slate and ADDIS ABABA City government education bureaus, five secondary schools. through questionnaire, structured interviews ,and pertinent reference documents from secondary data sources. The study presented details of Satellite TV in education on the basis of data and hence in gathering pertinent to ICTs'/TV implementation [including the benefits. challenges and opportunities] for effective and efficient utilization of ICTs resources to enhance ICTs supported quality education .Concerning the benefits of ICTs: Assisted subjects require laboratory experiments in the absence of equipment. and chemicals in the schools: ICT provided an opportunity to communicate with other educational institutions and professionals, leading to experience sharing and problem solving, The plasma TV exists in all secondary schools, to broadcast uniformly all over the country, has provided equal opportunity for students of the country, where there is no equal availability of text books, materials and other related resources required for imparting knowledge and skills. ICT. as a whole have provided a range of opportunities in obtaining latest publications that not available in the school. Besides benefits, there were challenges such as: the shortage and lack of ICTs hardware and/or infrastructure and spare parts, lack of awareness and trainings of the users and implementers, high turn over of trained ICTs human resources ,lack of adequate ICTs knowledge and skills to handle maintenance of equipment and training computer failures, shortage and frequent interruption of electric power, weak education ICTs management found to be some of the major challenges that negatively affected the effective utilization of ICTs resources, particularly plasma TV instruction in the schools. The findings concluded major benefits, challenges. and opportunities. Based on findings outcomes of the research/, installing and constructing hardware & infrastructure needs to be in place with the supporting elements such as: sustainable electric power, maintenance and technical service, trainings for teachers in utilizing ICTs for education should be exhaustively organized and integrated with courses given in the teachers colleges/or universities, organizing responsible and professional bodies at all levels for fast access, that are capable to solve problems, as well as employing regular monitoring and evaluating the progress achieved, problem encountered and impacts resulted from the implementation of ICTs for education, were among the forwarded recommendations.

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