Assessment of the Availability and Utilization of Instructional Materials for Physics Instruction at the Second cycle of Selected Secondary Schools in West Shoa Zone of Oromia Regional State
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2008-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Prompted by the growing concern about the problems the provisions of quality Physics
instruction encounter due to shortage of Instructional Materials, the r.esearcher
conducted this study to assess the Availability and Utilization of Instruction Materials
for Physics instruction at the Second cycle of selected secondary Schools in West Shoa
Zone of Oromia Regional State. Both Qualitative and quantitative approaches
particularly, a descriptive survey were employed as they were found to be appropriate
for answering the basic research questions. Instruments of data collection included
questionnaires, interviews and observation checklist. Pertaining to the sample
population for the study, Physics teachers, Students, SPC Coordinators and School
directors were involved. The results indicate that there is a general Unanimity in the
views of Physics teachers and SPC Coordinator as regards the benefits derived from the
use of 1MS for better instruction. According to the findings of the study, Physics
laboratories are inadequately equipped to such an extent that their practical utility is too
much limited. The results also revealed serious shortage of IMS at the sample schools in
West Shoa Zone. Problems of budget, financial and material support to keep SPCS
jUnctioning were identified besides. Most teachers neither used nor produced 1MS, as
uncovered by the findings of the study. Furthermore, the study revealed evidence of lack
of training both for Physics teachers and SPC coordinators at the sample schools
selected for the study. Use and production of IMS should become mandatory for all
Physics teachers for the sake of quality Physics instruction. To this end, School directors
and other concerned education authorities have to make all the necessary provisions, no
matter however modest it may be. The present conditions of Physics labs and SPCS at
the selected sample Schools in West Shoa Zone Should be improved urgently since
without them effective instruction is inconceivable. Training for both physics teachers
and SPC coordinators is urgently needed. Hence, due attention and serious
consideration should be given to address the issue
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Utilization of Instructional Materials for Physics Instruction