Ayalew, Elizabeth (PhD)Mussa, Sualih2021-03-182023-12-052021-03-182023-12-052008-05http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/25588The main purpose of this study was to assess if grade 9 English distance learning material of Pan Africa Distance Academy has the requisite quality that are often suggested by authors and researchers in the field of distance learning. The study was both a quantitative and a qualitative one. It involved content analysis of the material supplemented by the views and opinions of its users (tutors and distance learners) and external assessors. In addition, data obtained from ques!iQnnaire and were analyzed quantitatively. For this purpose, questionnaire, focus group discussion and document analysis were employed as instruments of data collection. Three sets of questionnaire along with the material under study were distributed to the subjects. In addition focus group discussion was conducted with tutors and external assessors. In an attempt to fill the gap among the responses of the respondents, the researcher investigated the material under study. The result of the study has demonstrated that the material is ineffective since it does not include many of the components of design features of distance learning materials such as summary, study guide, reference sections, feedback, language learning advice and so on. In addition, the material is not flexible enough to accommodate different language learning styles and strategies as it follows a similar format. Furthermore, the content of the material is not motivating to adult learners of the academy. It was recommended that tutors should use some supplementary materials to enhance the existing material. In addition, revisers of the material should include language learning advice, summary, reference sections, feedback and so on and inspect the relationship between the stated objectives and the real application of the material.enEvaluation of Grade NineThesis