The Status of Teachers Engagement in Action Research in High Schools of North Shawa Zone of Oromia
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2011-05
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose oj this study was to explore the status oj teachers' engagement in
action research work among the high schools oj Northern Shawa Zone of
Oromia Regional State. The study was conducted in six high schools which
were selected based on the number oj the staJJ they constituted and their
proximity to transportation. The subject oj the study were 112 teachers drown
Jrom the sample schools proportionally based on their work experience, ten
school principals were selected which includes the deputy directors, six CPD
committee members and Jive WEO experts were also included in the study.
Observations oj documents were also made to validate and triangulate
information Jrom difJerent sources. Descriptive statistics like mean, percentage,
and average mean and grand mean score were used to analyze quantitative
data. The results oj teachers ' questionnaire, principals and WEO experts'
interview and CPD committee discussion were Jound to be consistent on the
issue at hand. Teachers' skill and competence on action research was Jound to
be on promising condition though their practical involvement looks very low. A
number oj impeding Jactors including absence oj action research trend and low
emphasis by school management were identified. Efforts Jind a solution to curb
these impediments was Jound to be very low. Finally, it was recommended
among other things that the school principals and CPD committee with WEO
experts should work together to inculcate strong research culture in the school.
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