The Practice of Student-Centred Methods And Continuous Assessment in Teaching Science in Oromia Teachers' Colleges
| dc.contributor.advisor | Fereja, Temesgen (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Abdi, Dereje | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-01-01T15:12:27Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-10T12:25:10Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-01-01T15:12:27Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-10T12:25:10Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study described how instructors are being applied studentcentered approach in teaching science. It also examined how continuous assessment techniques are being practiced in teaching science. The study was conducted at randomly selected Oromia Techers' College; Assela, Robe and Sebeta Teachers' Colleges. Accordingly a sample 286 of science students (1st and 2nd year) and 38 of science instructors were included in the study. Descriptive survey method was employed to accomplish the study. Academic deans, instructors and students were the source of data for the study and Questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument which was supported by interview, observation and document analysis. The data gathered through these instruments were analyzed using percentages, mean scores, chi-squares and descriptive statements and all differences were tested' for statistical significance at the 0.05 alpha level. The study showed that the practices of student-centered method .and continuous assessment in teaching science were weak. The major reasons were large number of students in the class, shortage of time and students' miss perception about student-centered method and continuous assessment. Furthermore, the study revealed the impact of colleges and classroom facilities on the succesJuI practice of student-centered methods and continuous assessment techniques. The study also revealed that instructors lack of appropriate pre-service training as one of the major problems in the practice of s tudent-centered methods. Ge nerally, the study showed that instructors of the sample colleges did not properly applying the student-centered methods and continuous assessment. They mos tly used traditional teaching methods and assessment techniques. Thus, it is underlined that the concerned bodies should take the necessary measures in order to change the current state of science education in the region. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/15444 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Assessment in Teaching Science in Oromia Teachers' Colleges | en_US |
| dc.title | The Practice of Student-Centred Methods And Continuous Assessment in Teaching Science in Oromia Teachers' Colleges | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |