Major Problems in Implementing Physical Education Curriculum in Grade 9 and10 General Secondary Schools of Majang Zone Gambella Regional State
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2016-08
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Addis Ababa University
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The main purpose of this study was to assess the major problems in implementing physical education curriculum in Grade 9 and 10 General secondary schools of Majang zone Gambella regional state. In order to meet the objective of the study, a descriptive survey design was employed. The researcher selected 8 teachers by availability sampling technique, 4 principals were selected by availability sampling technique, 120 students were selected purposively and 4 secondary schools were selected by random sampling technique by using lottery method. To collect data questionnaires, interview, observation and document analysis were used. Frequency, percentage, Mean, standard devotion and t-value were used to analyze the quantitative data. The data obtained through open-ended questions from questionnaires, interview, observation and documents were qualitatively analyzed to supplement the quantitative data for the purpose of triangulation. The results from the finding showed that students and teachers in Majang zone secondary schools were highly interested to the subject. With regard to factors affecting teachers in implementing the curriculum, lack of subject matter knowledge, lack of commitment, lack of time and teaching aids were factors. Based on the finding of the study the surveyed schools have not materials, facilities and inconsistent communication among different stakeholders. As the finding revealed physical education curriculum implementation in Majang zone secondary schools were not effective. Therefore on the basis of the findings the following recommendations were forwarded. It is advisable that school principals, Woreda and Zone education offices in collaborate with regional education bureau should give sustainable technical assistance, training for physical education teachers, materials and financial support for department. Finally Ministry of education look again the period allotted for physical education.
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curriculum, implementation, physical education, secondary school