Fanta, Tilahun (Professor)Burayu, Gossa2018-08-152023-11-052018-08-152023-11-052012-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/11758The study was initiated to explore the practices of teachers ' continuous professional development program in Jimma Zone selected general secondary schools. It attempted to identify the extent of teachers ' participation in CP D activities, the effects of CP D program in improving the process of teaching and learning, the roles played by stakeholders, and factors affecting the implementation of CPD program. To realize the purpose of the study, descriptive urvey research design was employed The study was carried out on eight general secondary schools that were selected using random sampling technique. The study also involved 111 teachers, 16 secondary school principals, eight secondary school supervisors and eight "\IlIoreda education officers. Based on the analysis, it was found that teachers were engaging moderately in only some CPD activities; activities such as discussion meetings, induction, mentoring, peer observation, and sharing good experience with in school were practiced;qoCPD program has positil e effects in improving teaching learning process; the stakeholders, particularly, woreda education officers, supervisors and principals have not played significant role in effective implementation of CP D program; lack of teachers' commitment, lack of teachers' positive altitude towards the CP D program, lack of access to information, lack of support ji-om woreda education, and lack of incentives were the major obstructions of the program. Accordingly, the conclusion drawn is that the practice of CP D program in secondary schools under consideration was less than expectation. Finally, recommendations were proposed emphasizing on the importance of stimulating teachers' interest, creating awareness, creating strong and commilled network among stakeholders, and provision oj information technology access so as to improve the implementation of teacher' CP D programenGeneral Secondary Schools of Jimma ZoneThesis