Practices of Extracurricular Activities in Addis Ababa University
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2007-07
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Addis Ababauniversity
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to look through the practice of extracurricular activities in AA U
and there by to come up with possible recommendations .In order to conduct the study
descriptive survey method was used. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used to
select the data sources of the study. The study was conducted in five Faculties of AA U. i. e.
lLS, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine (Paulos Nursing Schoo!), Faculty of Technology
(South), and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (in Debrezeit) . The study include 242 3rd year
students who are club members and those who are not, 33 club leader students from all levels
of studies and 4 dean of students ' affairs offiCials from each campus. Both close-ended and
open-ended questionnaires and a semi-structured interview were instruments used for data
gathering. Numbers and percentages were the statistical tools used to analyze and interpret
the data obtained from the sample population. When the actual practices of extracurricular
activities of the AA U is seen in relation to what is expected, it was found below average. The
performance was inadequate and entangled by shortage of spare time, finance and material.
As a result it seems mandatory to give due attention and be considerate to the extracurricular
activities to serve as supplementary source of knowledge andformation of responsible citizen
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Activities in Addis Ababa University