Status of Action Research in Government Secondary Schools in North Shoa Zone ,Oromia Regional State
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2007-07
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to explore the current status of action
research undertaking among secondary schools teachers in North-Shoa Zone in
Oromia. The study was conducted in seven government secondary schools
selected on the basis of purposeful sampling technique. The subjects of the
study were 140 teachers drawn from the sample schools proportionately using
stratified random sampling technique, as well as 14 schools principals and 14
woredas education officers selected on purpose. Infonnation was solicited from
the sample respondents through questionnaire, which was pilot-tested in one
secondary school on 10 teachers and 2 principals. Based on the feedback
obtained from pilot test, some modifications were made on about nine
questions. Interviews were also held with 14 woredas education officials.
Statistical tools such as chi-square test and percentages were used for data
analysis. The findings of the study revealed that the knowledge and skills of
teachers in conducting action research were not sufficient. Teachers remain
uninvolved in the process of conducting action research. Moreover, acute
shortage of resources (time, financial and material) was observed. Even though
the existence of collaborative school culture is encouraging, it has to be
developed more. On top of this, lack of action research skill, lack of time} lack of
school management support, lack of cooperation among teachers} lack of
incentives were also identified as hindrances of action research, undertaking.
Therefore, iCwas argued that with appropriate support from concerned bodies
and fulfilling necessary resources more teachers may become involved in action
research activities and thus enable wider dissemination of their insights into
children's learning.
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Action Research in Government