Availability, preparation and utilization of instructional materials in primary schools of main training centers of national army
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2008-07
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the availability, preparation
and utilization of instructional materials in primary schools of main training
centers of national army. To this end, a survey method was employed to conduct
the research in six primary schools. The sources of data, then, were teachers,
school coordinators, and SPc heads. Simple random sampling technique was
employed to select the sample teachers. On the other hand, an available
sampling method was employed for school and SPc coordinators. In this case
questionnaire, interview and observation were used to gather data from the
above sources. The data were analyzed using percentages and descriptive
statements.
The result of the study indicates that each sample school had a SPC. Teachers
use only SPCs as a source of IMs and their commitment and self- initiation in
preparing and using IMs was low. Most of the school coordinators used only
verbal praise to motivate teachers and no any support of them to teachers.
Regarding the types of IMs, there were only visual IMs in schools. The studentbook
ratio was one to three, and no 1M was provided by TMD to the schools.
In light of these findings, some recommendations were forwarded. These are the
school in general and teachers in particular should use alternative sources of IMs.
It is important to minimize different military activities of the army teachers so that
they can have free time to collect, prf3pare and use IMs .In addition, due attention
should be given by the school coordinators to support and provide the appropriace
incentive systems to teachers in preparing and using IMs and the concerned body
should pay much attention to equip the schools with different and adequate IMs
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Training Centers