The Roleof Higher Diploma Program in Improving Instrctional Practices: Participants' Perspectives At Jimma University
| dc.contributor.advisor | Jebessa, Firdissa (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Beza, Ayalew | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-12-31T13:29:57Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-10T14:46:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-12-31T13:29:57Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-10T14:46:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2008-07 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study investigated teacher educators ' perspectives of the role of Higher Diploma Program in improving instructional practices. Case study was employed mainly following qualitative approach. The specific areas of investigation were: teacher educators' perceptions of the contribution of HDP for their knowledge, skill of teaching, and factors mediating the effectiveness of professional learning. Qualitative data were collected using interviews (n=6) and focus group discussions (n=12) with educators who have taken the training, classroom observations, and informal discussions with students. The data revealed that educators perceived changes in knowledge about active learning methods, continuous assessment, and action research. Regarding the change in skills, the use of active learning methodologies and continuous assessment by few teachers in their classroom teaching was evident. Nevertheless, the program (HDP) remained merely iriformative for most participants; it could not alter the prevailing way of teaching. It was also learnt that factors related to the content and management of the program, predisposing and rare enabling factors diluted the effectiveness of their learning and improvement of instruction. The finding of the study implied the need to avail diversified learning opportunities to meet individuals' and departments training needs and to help them cope up with new challenges. Further more, the findings implied the need to revise and improve the program content and management through boltom-up planning process based on candidates' feedbacks for its further improvement. The study also implied the need of institutional and personal devotion to overcome barriers of professional learning and improvement of instruction. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/15397 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Roleof Higher Diploma Program | en_US |
| dc.title | The Roleof Higher Diploma Program in Improving Instrctional Practices: Participants' Perspectives At Jimma University | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |