Assessing Challenges of Governance of Educational Infrastructure and Facilities: The Case of Yeka Sub-City In Focus

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2012-07

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Addis Ababa University

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Education is a key to development. Without education development is unthinkable. But, not all education is key to development, it is 'quality education' only that makes a difference. The major educational resources include, but not limited to resource (tea ching and support staff); buildings, classrooms and classroom furniture; instructional materials, and appropriate facilities such as libraries, science rooms, resource centers, water supply, latrines and many others. The purpose of this study was to assess the status and challenges of governance of educational infrastructure and facilities in government primary schools in Yeko SUb-city. To achieve the objective of the study a descriptive survey method was employed. Both primary and secondary sources were used. The sub city, schools and respondents were selected by simple random sampling technique. Data was collected fram headmasters, teachers, students, PTSAs, SE~ and WEO professionals using different instruments: questionnaires, interview and observation checklists. The data collected through questionnaire were analyzed using percentages whereas the data gathered through interviews and observations were analyzed using descriptive statements. The major findings of the study revealed that the school problems include, but are not limited to poor managerial capacity, large student population, real limita tion of some schools for further expansion, low teacher commitment and capacity, critical shortage classrooms, furniture, instructional materials. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the Yeka sub-city and other stakeholders should give due attention to provision, management and maintenance of educational infrastructure and facilities in government primary schools.

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Governance of Educational

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