The Assessment of Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials in Selected Secondary Schools of West Wollega Zone
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2013-06-01
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Addis Ababa University
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This study investigates the availability and utilization of instructional
materials in selected secondary schools of West Wollega Zone. In order to
attain the objectives of the study a descriptive survey method was utilized.
The study sample contained 8 school principals, 8 librarians, 78 teachers
and 462 students. The students and the teachers were selected based on
simple random sampling technique and the principals and the librarians
were selected by using availability sampling technique. A total of 556
respondents were selected from all the sample schools. Questionnaires,
interviews, and observation checklists were used as data collecting
instruments. The data collected through questionnaires were analyzed by
using percentage whereas data collected through interview and
observations were analyzed in words. The finding revealed that the
availability of basic instructional materials such as models, diagrams,
charts, pictures, atlas, maps and science kits were rarely available. The
finding also showed that the most available instructional materials were
text books, and plasma television. In relation to the utilization of the
rarely available instructional materials, the study showed that they were
under utilized. The less availability and the under utilization of
instructional materials would affect the teaching learning process. Finally,
to solve these problems there is need for all stake holders including the
regional states and the local governments and the private sectors to
contribute financially and materially in the provision of instructional
materials. School heads, principals and officials of the ministry of
education should ensure regular supervision to enhance effective use of
instructional materials in teaching different subjects.
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The Assessment of Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials