Fereja, Temesgen (PhD)Yadata, Tesfaye2018-12-172023-11-102018-12-172023-11-102008-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/15191Prompted 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 issueenUtilization of Instructional Materials for Physics InstructionThesis