The Effectiveness of ELIP Training in Second Cycle Primary Schools: The Case of Kolfe-Keranio Sub-City in Addis Ababa
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2010-09
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Addis Ababa University
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Teacher development program (TDP) is important for improving quality of education. There are various programs under TDP and ELIP is one of the prominent programs under this program. The main objective of ELIP was to improve teachers and students’ English language proficiency and to enhance students’ academic achievement as well as improving the quality of education. This study focuses on the effectiveness of ELIP training in second cycle primary schools in the sub city of Kolfe - Keranio.
The study employed both qualitative and quantitative data. The research participants were teachers, students and department heads of the three primary schools under study. In order to collect data from the participants, different data gathering tools were used such as questionnaire, interview and class room observation. The data obtained were analyzed and interpreted. The result of the analysis shows that ELIP did not attain the ultimate goals of the training. Teachers who are trained in ELIP were in the same range with teachers who are not trained in ELIP; the same results were revealed from students’ academic achievements and their English language skills. This also indicates that the training did not contribute to the improvement of the quality of education in general. It was then concluded that the prevailing practice of ELIP was poor. The study suggests that ELIP should not be continued in the same fashion.
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ELIP was to improve teachers, and students’ English language proficiency