The Effectiveness of School Principals in Facilitating the Teaching and Learning process in Preparatory Schools of Horo Guduru-Wollega Zone
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2015-09-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of principals in facilitating
teaching and leaming process in preparatory schools of Horo-Guduru Wollega zone,
Oromia national regional state. Descriptive research design was employed to attain the
objective of the study. The samples included jive preparatory schools in the zone. The
sources of data were preparatory school teachers, principals, PTA heads, supervisors
and Woreda Educalion heads. Data were collected using questionnaire, interview and
focus group disclission.To analyze and interpret the data, both quantitative and
qualitative data analysis techniques were applied. The result of the study revealed that
there was low degree of principals' effectiveness in facilitating the teaching and
learning process due to lack of experiences and skills. Besides, school principals were
less effective; in providing supervisory support, promoting continuous professional
developments, adapling curriculum and linking school with community. The
ineffectiveness of Preparatory school principals in facilitating the teaching and
learning process contributed to decrease in student achievement. Based on the study
results, it was recommended that principals should be provided appropriate support to
update their skills and be supervised from time to time to be effective in facilitating the
teaching and learning process and help them to achieve the goals of school they are
leading.
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Facilitating the Teaching and Learning process