The Implementation of Basic Integrated Science in Syllabus and Textbook at Addis Ababa Primary School Second Cycle
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2007-07
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Addis Ababa University
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The main objective of this study focuses on assessmg the implementation of the
integrated Science and its problems; preparation of the teaching-learning books and
training of teachers. The sample of this study is consists of 39 school teachers taken from
5, th and 6th grades; 10 Kotebe College instructors, 180 students and Science experts of
the Addis Ababa City Government Educational Bureau and ICDR. The stati stical tools
used to analyze the collected documents are percentage and mean. The result of the
analysis shows that the existence inadequate participation of teachers in the preparation
of the Integrated Science text books and their syllabi. The way teachers are trained
doesn't fit with the Curriculum. The contents of different science subjects in the
integrated Science are not proportional and there is no substantial follow-up on its
implementation. In general the overall performance is not satisfactory.
In this study what is thought to be possible solutions to the problems studied is that the
Curriculum should thoroughly be examined and that every individual who is involved in
the teaching-learning process should work in collaboration. Curriculum professionals,
teachers, College teachers and those who are concerned should contribute their share to
the teaching learning process. Their participation is also required in the preparation of the
text books and Regional Educational Bureaus should also fulfill materials needed on time
and adequately.
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Basic Integrated Science in Syllabus and Textbook