The Implementation of Co-curricular Activities in Second Cycle Primary Schools of Gursum Woreda
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2008-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The major objectives of the study were to assess the implementation of Co-Curricular Activities
(CCA) in second cycle primary schools. To achieve the purposes descriptive survey method was
applied. In the study, 4 sample groups encompassing 36 regular teachers, 114 students, 5
principals and 3 personnel of Woreda Education Office (WEO) were participated. Questionnaires,
checklists and interview were instruments used to collect data. After data were collected, analysis
was made qualitatively and quantitatively. Hence, the results revealed that the majority of
participants had no clear awareness on the CCAs except Clubs. Moreover, the chi-square test
employed confirmed that Age, Grade level and Sex significantly affected the participation of
students in CCAs. Additionall y, it was found that the CCAs were not properly organized in the
schools. However, 14 types of clubs and 9 non-club activities were found in the schools (of these
only five clubs were commonly found in the schools).Regarding factors affecting the
implementation of CCAs, the major problems identified were: Lack of budget and material, low
motivation level of teachers, absence of facilities, absence of trained and skilled personnel at
WEO and school level, lack of effective communication, low interest of students, extra-works of
students in home, absence of supportive material for teachers and work load of principals. Hence,
the findings showed that the implementation of CCAs was not undergoing in normal condition
(not good).Based on the findings, the following important lileasures were suggested: awareness
creation activities for the school communities, trainings for teachers and principals, use reward
system to motivate teachers, systematically organize CCAs to attract the interest of the students,
establish effective communication mechanism between implementers and higher education
official s, encourage using local reso urces or income generating scheme to reduce budget
constraints. Furthermore, building net-work with Non-Governmental Organization (GOs) and
Community Based Organization (CBOs) class ifying scientifically and limiting numbers of CCAs
according to the need, Age, sex, developmental characteristics and feasibi lity of the school
facilities are very important measures should be considered to have effective CCAs. Lastly, in
order to create competitive atmosphere among i mp l em er: ~ers the establi slm1ent of effective
continuous assessment and evaluation mechanism need to be sonsidered.
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Implementation of Co-curricular Activities