Evaluation of The Secondary Preparatory School Program As Compared To Freshman Program. The Case of Addis Ababa University And Addis Ababa Secondary Preparatory Schools
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2004-06
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Addis Ababauniversity
Abstract
This study evaluated the extent to which whether the preparatory school program might
substitute the freshman program or not. It also explored significant differences between the
preparatory program and the fresh man program in putting into effect the objectives of the
prograrn.
The study designed in line of evaluation research through which descriptive survey
research methods is employed,' to this end discrepancy evaluation model was used Data is
collected from six faculties of AA U and four secondary preparatory schools. The samples
were selected randomly and based on its availability. Accordingly 327 preparatory origin
university students, 34 university instructors, 183 preparatory school students, 67
preparatory school teachers, and one official from ministry of education (a total of
616(94.7% of the intended) respondents were involved in the study. In addition, 400
students GPA were used for their academic performance analysis. Appropriate statistical
tools like percentage,' one sampled t-test and ANOVA are used to determine the
significance difference between the preparatory school program and fre sh man program.
Besides, these statistical results are fleshed by qualitative discussion of the data obtained
through interview, direct observation and open-ended items provided in line with the
questionnaire.
The result of the study indicated that the freshman program students' academic
performance is significantly different from the preparatory program ones. Moreover, the
university teachers those who were giving the freshman program are by far better than the
preparatory school teachers. The over all performance of teachers in both schools with
mean values (4.04 and 3.98) for university and preparatory school teachers respectively
show a significant difference and ensured as the formers one are by far better than their
counter parts. Besides, the facilities and services put at the disposal of the students and in
turn for the success of the program are significantly different. The mean values (2.10 and
1.96) for university and preparatory indicates a significant difference between these two
schools. The F-value (5.20) ensures its significant difference at P<0.05 critical value, even,
in preparatory schools the available facilities and services are not handled properly and
used effectively as opposed to its counter part.
As a result of the above three issues the preparation of the students in preparatory schools
were and/or are not significant. The result of the self- perceived competence is above the
test value, however, the response of the university teachers (rated below the test value),
preparatory school directors and teachers also share the response of university teachers.
Even the students them selves at times describe their preparation, as it was inadequate
because of the absence of competent teachers and lack of facilities and services put at their
disposal.
In conclusion, the preparation that students have made in preparatory schools is not up to
the freshman does and as a result it is difficult to say the preparatory school program
could substitute the fresh man program. Thus, it is possible to recommend that the
competency level of teachers in preparatory school program should be enhanced; schools
must be enriched with the required fac ilities and services,' and must develop the habit of
carrying out practical activities. Last bur not least, creating awareness among students to
be competent enough and successful in their future career is a must
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Compared To Freshman Program