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.
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2024-06
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Addis Ababa University
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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
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KETB, Primary Schools, School Management