Practices and Challenges of The Implementations of School Improvement Programs: a Case Study of Government Schools In Addis Ababa
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2020-06
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This study explored the Practices and Challenges of School Improvement program in
Government Secondary Schools of Addis Ababa. Descriptive survey method was employed.
The subjects in this study were 222 teachers, 8 principals, 24 vice principals and 8 supervisors
being a total of 262 respondents. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select
respondents of the study. Frequency count, percentage mean, median and standard deviation
were used to analyze the collected data. The study used more of quantitative method so that
questionnaire, interview and observation were the main instruments of data collection. The
result of the study revealed that insufficient preparation of School leader for planning of SIP,
lack of evaluation and prioritizing needs, and poor resource utilization practices were identified.
Furthermore, insufficient continuous professional training for School Leaders, Lack of
Community involvement, lack of moral and commitment of School Principals, Lack of creating
horizontal harmony, were the challenges faced on the implementation of SIP. Thus, such
situation made it difficult for School Leaders to lead School for improvement. Based on this, it
was recommended that Addis Ababa Education bureau take appropriate measures including
supply of adequate material and financial support to schools and provide needed training and
administrative support for School Leaders and take necessary measures to minimize problems
that hinders the implementation of school improvement program, so that they would better be
able to lead School for improvement.
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School management, School leadership, School Improvement Program.