An Assessment of Primary Schools Principal Selection in Oromia Regional State: Policy Guideline versus Implementation
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2011-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study has examined the practices of primary schools principal selection procedures
in Oromia Region. For this purpose a descriptive research method was employed and
three zones were selected as target study area using 10l/elY method Moreover, stratified
random sampling technique was employed to select out samples of the study. The data
gathering instruments for this study was self-report questionnaire, interview and
document analysis check list. In such a manner data was collectedfrom307 teachers, 18
supervisors and 6 woreda education official. Primarily, four leading questions were
designed to be addressed in this study. Based on these leading questions, literature was
reviewed, questionnaires and an interview checklist were developed, pilot tested and
administered to teachers, CRC supervisors and Woreda educational officials. As
supplementmy data source, pertinent document analysis was also conducted To analyze
and interpret the data obtained through different methods, more of descriptive statistics
and qualitative analysis were used Information obtained through the open-ended items
and document analysis was qualitatively analyzed and interpreted based on the frequency
and recurrence of the information. The finding of the study showed that there seem to be
encouraging indicators of a favorable out look on the part of sample teachers and
supervisors to wards primary school principal selection. However, the study showed that
the principal selection procedures were by and large a political appointment in most
schools. Thus, the study uncovered that electoral procedures were sparingly practiced,
and the upper decision was given by political leaders in most areas. On the other hand,
teachers stressed that the selection process suffers from openness. The criteria, and
technical assessment stated on the guideline were not implemented properly.
Furthermore, they reported that the selection criteria currently being used were
inadequate to screen out appropriate school leaders. In general, based on the finding of
the study, it has been concluded that the current school principal selection guideline was
not implemented properly. On this basis, woreda education office involvement in primary
school principals selection was not as indicated on the guideline. Based on the finding
and the conclusions drawn, it was recommended that Woreda education officials should
implement the policy guideline properly.
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Assessment of Primary Schools Principal Selection