Attitude of Grade Twelve Students and Teachers towards Civic and Ethical Education: The Case of Selected Preparatory Schools of Gamo-Gofa Zone
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2009-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The pUlpose of the study was to know the altitude or like/dislike of grade-twelve
teachers and students towards the subject civics and ethical education in some selected
preparatOlY schools ofGamo Gofa zone, Region S.N.N.P.R.
To this end a qualitative research of descriptive survey method was employed. Data was
collected from all civics and ethical education teachers in sample schools, which were
twenty-seven in number using available sampling technique. Two- hundred and eight
grade-twelve students were selected as a source of information by using stratified
random sampling technique. Instruments such as questionnaire, interview, class-room
observation and document analysis were used to collect data. Data analysis was made
using frequencies, tables, mean score values, percentage, rank order tables and
descriptive statements.
According to the findings of the study, both teachers and students' altitude toward the
subject civics and ethical education found to be positive, and they responded to favor
civics more if it was made free from politics. Teachers perceived character of good v
citizen }i'om moral point of view where as students from political point of view. The
study showed lack of student 's involvement in political and social participation due to
awareness problem, lack of time and suitable condition. It disclosed teachers' tendency
to deemphasize the pedagogical values of teaching methods such as debate dialogue
learning through community service project, and panel discussion which were the
prominent strategies in civics teaching..
Based on the findings, to improve students altitude the creation of participatory school
environment, teachers' encouragement and organization of suitable teaching strategies,
carefit! selection of co-curricular activities and community service projects, involving
students in debate and dialogue, school leaders' relentless contact with local
administration parents and stake holders were recommended.
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Teachers Towards Civic and Ethical Education