The implementation of alternative basic education curriculum by save the children enmark and usa north shoa and south west shoa zones of Oromia
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2007-06
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Addis Ababa Universty
Abstract
NGOs in collaboration with Oromia Education Bureau were involved In
implementation of ABE curriculum with the intention of expanding access to
education and attaining equity towards access to educational opportunity
towards the realization of universal primary education. But, the situation of
curriculum implementation of NGOs supported ABE centers in maintaining
quality education has not been significantly furnished with adequate study. To
this effect, this study alms to assess the situation of curriculum
implementation of ABE in North Shoa and South West Shoa Zones of Oromia in
terms of practice and constraints by taking the experiences of supporting
NGOs.
This study has briefly analyzed and systematized relevant information as well
as research findings of others in the review of related literature. A descriptive
survey research method was employed to conduct this study. Eight centers
were selected purposefully from two zones of Oromia; and a representative
sample of 100 (62.5%) of respondents were involved in the study. Data were
collected from informants through questionnaire, interview and focus group
discussion. The data collected through questionnaire were analyzed USIng
percentages, and that of interviews were analyzed in narration .
Results of the study showed that there were improvements In curriculum
materials preparation and provision. Beside, community participation was
observed in supporting ABE centers. In contrary, female facilitators were not
adequately represented in implementation, and there was inadequacy of
training and supports for facilitators. Furthermore, administrators and
coordinators lacked commitment in implementation, and there was lack of
involvement by concerned body as a team in preparation of curriculum.
It is suggested that stakeholders of ABE in North Shoa and South West Shoa
Zoens of Oromia should identify factors affecting the implementation of ABE
curriculum and plan to address them during implementation.
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Education curriculum