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ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INFLUENCE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY IN RESOURCE CENTER: THE CASE OF MIZAN AMAN TOWN, SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOL
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) ALEMAYEHU KASHEKU
This study investigated the Accessibility and Utilization of Assistive Technology Influence on Ac ademic Achievement of Students with Disability in resource center: The Case of Mizan Aman Town, Selected Primary School. An explanatory Sequential design and a mixed research ap proach were used in the study. The participants involved in the study were general and special education teachers, principals, supervisors, the head of the City administration's education of fice, and Education experts in the Woreda/Zone education office. Generally, 66 sample subjects were included in this investigation. Questionnaires, interviews, focus groups discussion, docu ment analysis and observation were used to collect data. The quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentiles, mean value, and standard deviation, whereas, the qualitative data were arranged, categorized, and subjected to thematic analysis in order to identify any develop ing response patterns. The findings revealed that barriers to the use of assistive technology to support academic success for children with disabilities were a lack of funding and information, a lack of budget, non-fulfillment of orders due to cost, a lack of skilled specialists in the field, and others. So, it is possible to conclude that students with disabilities in Mizan Aman selected pri mary School had little access to and did not have much utilize ATs in the way it is expected to be but the understanding about AT is good. In light of the findings, the study recommends that col laboration and evidence of commitment from the educational office, Woreda/Zone/schools, and other stakeholders to achieve the accessibility and utilization of assistive technology Influence on Academic Achievement of Students with disability in resource centers is necessary.
ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY INFLUENCE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY IN RESOURCE CENTER: THE CASE OF MIZAN AMAN TOWN, SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOL
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) ALEMAYEHU KASHEKU
This study investigated the Accessibility and Utilization of Assistive Technology Influence on Academic Achievement of Students with Disability in resource center: The Case of Mizan Aman Town, Selected Primary School. An explanatory Sequential design and a mixed research approach were used in the study. The participants involved in the study were general and special education teachers, principals, supervisors, the head of the City administration's education office, and Education experts in the Woreda/Zone education office. Generally, 66 sample subjects were included in this investigation. Questionnaires, interviews, focus groups discussion, document analysis and observation were used to collect data. The quantitative data were analyzed using frequency, percentiles, mean value, and standard deviation, whereas, the qualitative data were arranged, categorized, and subjected to thematic analysis in order to identify any developing response patterns. The findings revealed that barriers to the use of assistive technology to support academic success for children with disabilities were a lack of funding and information, a lack of budget, non-fulfillment of orders due to cost, a lack of skilled specialists in the field, and others. So, it is possible to conclude that students with disabilities in Mizan Aman selected primary School had little access to and did not have much utilize ATs in the way it is expected to be but the understanding about AT is good. In light of the findings, the study recommends that collaboration and evidence of commitment from the educational office, Woreda/Zone/schools, and other stakeholders to achieve the accessibility and utilization of assistive technology Influence on Academic Achievement of Students with disability in resource centers is necessary.
ASSESSING THE UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF HAWASSA CITY ADMINISTRATION
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-05) MAHLET KASSA
The primary objective of this research was to assess the utilization of instructional materials and technology in secondary schools of Hawassa city Administration. To this end, Descriptive survey design was use. The researcher developed two types of questionnaires as the main data collecting instruments for addressing teachers and students. In addition to the main data collecting tools, interview, observation and document analysis were also used to help supplement the data gained through the questionnaires. The responses to close ended questions were analyses using SPSS statistics version 26 computer software. The data obtained through interview and document analysis were analyzed by condensing the information into key themes and topics. The findings of the study revealed that in the sampled schools availability of traditional materials like textbooks and teacher's guides was generally good, but significant gaps existed in resources such as manipulatives, visual aids, and technology-based tools. Utilization of instructional materials leaned towards traditional methods, with limited use of technology-based tools, particularly in public schools. Factors affecting application included inadequate supply and access, ineffective utilization, insufficient training opportunities, lack of support from school administration, technical infrastructure issues, and limited internet connectivity. Finally, the researcher recommends that the school administration, teachers and the concerned government bodies should work collaboratively to ensure the adequate availability and use of instructional materials and technologies for effective learning and teaching activity. Future research is suggested to assess the impact on students' academic performance.
CAUSES OF MARITAL CONFLICT AND RESOLUTION MECHANISMS AMONG MARRIED COUPLES IN HAWASSA CITY ADMINISTRATION
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-12) AKLILU ERDACHEW
This study investigates the causes of marital conflict and the resolution mechanisms employed by married couples in Hawassa City Administration and utilizing a quantitative research approach. A total of 385 participants were selected through simple random sampling from Dato Odahe Kebele. Data collection was conducted using a structured questionnaire designed to assess personal experiences of marital conflict and the strategies utilized for resolution. The analysis focused on examining the relationship between various predictors and the level of marital conflict through regression analysis. Additionally, differences in sexual factors and gender groups were evaluated using an independent samples t-test, while conflict resolution mechanisms based on the length of marriage were analyzed through linear regression. The findings revealed that sexual, socio-cultural, and economic factors accounted for 42.9% of the variance in marital conflict, indicating a statistically significant impact (p < 0.05). In contrast, psychological factors did not significantly contribute, with 67.1% of the remaining variance attributed to other unexamined factors. The independent samples t-test showed no significant difference in mean scores of sexual factors between male and female participants. Furthermore, the year of marriage alone did not provide a strong explanation for variations in resolution mechanisms. These results enhance the understanding of marital dynamics in Hawassa and offer insights into potential interventions for conflict resolution among couples.
EXPLORING RISK FACTORS AND LIVING CONDITION OF STREET CHILDREN: A CASE STUDY OF ARBA MINCH TOWN, SNNPR
(2019-11) ETETE KELIKLE YETEMEGN
The street children have been increasing at alarming rate and escalating problem in the world. The general objective of the study was to explore risk factors and living condition of children is living on the streets in Sikella sub-city of Arba Minch Town. To achieve the study objective, a qualitative research design was used to generate data both from primary and secondary sources. Primary data were collected through in-depth interviews of 20 street children. Collected data were analyzed, summarized, and interpreted using qualitative methods of data analysis. The study revealed that poverty, disagreement with stepmother/father, family divorce, peer pressure, being orphan and lack of alternative were the major push factors while peer pressure, glaring urban life (hope for a change), in search of money, better urban life, hope for better health, and education are the major pull factors. Lack of sufficient health care causes, malaria, and other transmitted diseases are some problems while the disparate feeling of fear, sexual abuse, use drug and alcohol, and fear of rape were the major psychological problems of the street children. It is recommended to offer children with life skill training, mentoring and provide with livelihood options while addressing the misconception towards street children.
EXPLORING THE ATTITUDES OF STUDENTS TOWARDS SEEKING GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO PREVENT RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIORS: THE CASE OF HAWASSA UNIVERSITY
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2023-03) SAFIYA AMAN
The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of Hawassa University students towards seeking guidance and counseling service (G&Cs) to prevent risky sexual behaviors (RSBs). Data were gathered from randomly selected 399 students from four campuses. A mixed-methods approach with a cross-sectional research design was employed. Self-developed and adapted questioner from Fischer and Turner (1970), (i.e., Attitudes toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Scale), and interview are used in data gathering tool. Both open-ended and close-ended questions were for students, while the interview was conducted with counselors. The validity of an instrument was improved by experts, and the reliability of instruments was checked using the EFA and Cronbach alpha. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy of factor analysis was 0.820. The quantitative data were analyzed using both inferential and descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), Pearson’s bivariate correlation, regression analysis, T-test, and ANOVA were used for data analysis using SPSS version 25 while, thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data from open-ended questionnaire items and interviews. The analysis found out that the majority of students had positive attitudes towards seeking G&Cs to prevent RSBs. Regression analysis result indicates age, year of study, , awareness, and availability of G&Cs to prevent RSBs have an impact on the development of attitude (β =.192, p<.05), (β =.318, p<.05), (β =.417, p<.05), and (β =.469, p<.05), respectively. The study also revealed that students have low, awareness regarding availability and accessibility of G&Cs for RSBs. Further findings show there is a significant difference between age, year of study, and religion in students’ attitude. In conclusion, the majority of Hawassa University students exhibit positive attitudes towards seeking G&Cs to prevent RSBs. This suggests that there is a favorable disposition among students towards utilizing these services. The study recommended that to enhance awareness and accessibility of G&Cs for RSBs, consider implementing the following strategies; awareness campaigns, integration with academic programs, peer support programs and regular assessment.
EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF CLASSROOM MISBEHAVIOR ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: THE CASE OF TABOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) MESERET HABTAMU
The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of classroom misbehavior on academic achievement: the case of Tabor secondary school students. Data were gathered from a randomly selected 352 participants. A mixed research approach with a cross-sectional research design was employed. Data were gathered through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. The validity of the instrument was improved through expert review, and its reliability was assessed using the Cronbach alpha reliability test (ranging from 0.748 to 0.855). To analyze the data, both descriptive and inferential statistics (Pearson’s correlation coefficients, multiple regressions, and independent sample t-test) were used in SPSS version 25. A Pearson correlation coefficient result indicates a statistically significant and strong inverse relationship between contributing factors of classroom misbehavior and academic achievement. The results of multiple regressions indicate that the most determinant factors are peer pressure as it has the highest standardized coefficient. The independent t-test result shows that there is no statistical significant difference on students’ academic achievement due to classroom misbehavior among males and females. Depending on the findings it can be concluded that, as contributing factors of classroom misbehavior rises academic achievement tend to decline and vice versa. And, gender may not be a significant determinant in the relationship between classroom misbehavior and academic achievement. Also, the influence of peer pressures is shapes student’s behavior negatively. The study recommended that focus on empowering students to reduce negative peer influences, promoting positive peer interactions, creating supportive learning environments, and employing inclusive policies to address misbehavior regardless of gender.
EXPLORING THE PARANTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE CAREEER CHOICE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: THE CASE OF YEKATIT 25/67 SECONDARY SCHOOL IN HOSSANA TOWN, HADIYA ZONE
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2017-12) DESTA GOSHISO
The purpose of this study was to exploring the parental involvement in career choices of secondary school students: The case of Yekatit 25/67 secondary school in Hossana town, Hadiya zone. The descriptive explorative research design because it is appropriate to understand detail experience of study participants based on an individual’s subjective opinions, feelings, and beliefs about the parental involvement in the career choice of their children. The area of study was Yekatit 25/67 secondary school in Hossana town, Hadiya zone in region of central Ethiopia. The target population of this study was 2942, from those 981 parents and 1961 students of Yekatit 25/67 secondary school in Hossana town. The sample size for the study was 22. Purposive sampling techniques was employed to select participants of study. The instruments of data collection in this study was interview and FGD. The study participants were parents and their children. The procedure of data collection by asking interview questions based on one to one and FGD.The data was analysis by qualitative approach based four theme related to basic research questions of the study through words in the form of narratives. This study finding from interview of parents and children FGD shown that parental involvement positively or negatively can determined career choices of their children and its success based on ways of their involvement. Parental involvement in the career choice of their children influenced by their internal and external factors such as their intrinsic wish about their children to have good things and environmental factors. The ways of almost parents provided support for their children in the career choice not considerable their children interests and talents. The study concluded that parental involvement had positive or negative consequences in the career choice of their children and its success based on ways of their involvements. Finally, the study suggested that parental involvement should be consider their children's talent and preference in them career choice rather than choosing career based their expectations about their children future profession. KEY terms of study,
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DGREE OF MASTERS OF ART IN COMMINITY DEVELOPMENT
(Hawassa university, 2023-03) By Eyerusalem Kidanemariam
The purpose of this study was identifying determinants income diversification of rural households in Kembata Tembaro Zone, SNNPRS. The study employed descriptive research design with mixed quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data were collected by identifying 397 sample respondents through multistage stratified sampling mechanisms. In qualitative analysis 12 key informants were purposively selected. During data analysis both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were employed by using statistical tool named as STATA 16 version. The results of the study revealed that majority of rural households in the study area lead their life by on farm activities of either crop farming, animal husbandry or mixed agriculture. Relatively rural households in the study area earn better mean income from on-farm activities compared to off farm and non-farm activities. Supplementing household income and insufficient agricultural production were primary motive for few rural households to engage in off farm and non-farm activities in the study area. Based on the findings 68.5 % of the respondents have alternative sources of the income and the remaining 30.5% of the respondents merely depends on single income source. Regarding with the major determinants of income diversification, marital status, education status the household head, household income, participation of training on income diversification and infrastructure access were the major determinants of income diversification among rural households in the study area. The study recommends a strengthening adult literacy program, provision of credit access, providing trainings, improving rural infrastructure etc to enable rural household to engage in different activities and enhance income of the rural household in the study area.
INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPALS' LEADERSHIP STYLES ON THE TEACHERS' PERFORMANCE IN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF HAWASSA CITY ADMINISTRATION, SIDAMA NATIONAL
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2023-05) MEBRATU DAWIT GODANA
The success of a school is significantly influenced by the teacher competencies. The principal should employ a leadership style that fosters teachers' competence, growth, and development in order to increase teacher performance. Therefore, the main purpose of this study was to assess the influence of principals' leadership styles on the teachers' performance in government secondary schools of Hawassa City Administration, Sidama National Regional State, Ethiopia. To accomplish this, the study employed a descriptive survey design. The study was carried out in ten government secondary schools of Hawassa City Administration. A total of 312 respondents have participated in the study. Among them, 270 teachers were taken as a sample through simple random sampling technique. Additionally, 30 government school principals were included through purposive sampling technique. Questionnaire was distributed to teachers and school principals and interview were conducted with supervisors of the schools. Mean and standard deviations were used to analyze quantitative data while independent sample t-test was used to test the significance. The findings indicate that autocratic leadership style is dominantly practiced by principals in the school. Also, principals were intermittently controlling teachers and majority of the respondents reported that the principals make decisions dependently with little input from the rest of the group. In general, the result supposed to conclude, that principals’ leadership style of government secondary schools of Hawassa City Administration had significance influences on decision-making and delegation to improve the level of teachers’ performance and thus teachers have not been performing to the expectation. This may be especially when the teachers are not convincible, not flexible and strongminded. Therefore, the way of principals’ leadership was not implemented as expected. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the principals of governmental secondary schools should use a mixture of leadership styles
INTEGRATING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE INTO GENERAL SCIENCE: CONCEPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DAWURO ZONE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN LOMA BOSA WOREDA, ETHIOPIA
(Hawassa University, 2024-05) MARTA JINGAW TENKU
The objective of this study was to explore teacher’s conception on the integration of indigenous knowledge in general science in the case of governmental primary schools of Dawuro zone Loma Bosa Woreda. Out of 30 governmental primary schools in the Woreda 10 primary schools were selected by using simple random sampling technique and all teachers teaching General science were purposively sampled. School principals, cluster supervisors and department head teachers were also purposively included in the study. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire, interview and actual classroom observation. The finding of the study revealed that teachers have a positive perception on the integrating of IK into General Science. The sum mean score was 3.56 (with a standard deviation of 0.72), reflecting favorable perceptions. This finding was supported by interviews with cluster supervisors, school principals, and department heads. The other issue addressed in this study was about the level of awareness of teachers on the integration of indigenous knowledge. As the result, the study exposed those teachers demonstrated moderate level of awareness regarding the integration of IK in General Science teaching. The average score was 2.52 (with a standard deviation of 1.1), interview data and classroom observations further supported this finding. Teachers actively engaged with Indigenous knowledge during General Science instruction, resulting in an overall mean score of 2.92 (with a standard deviation of 0.87). Even though, the observation data showed that the teachers’ practical implementation of integration of IK was assessed as poor. The other question focused in the present study was about the major challenges teachers were facing during integrating the indigenous knowledge in teaching General science. Despite positive perceptions and awareness, challenges persisted in the study; for instance, insufficient well-documented resources and inadequate training in IK hindered successful integration into the General Science curriculum. The scarcity of relevant national and local resources, including IK-focused textbooks for students and teachers’ guides, posed additional obstacles. Depending on the finding of the study it was recommended that, addressing resource gaps and enhancing training opportunities are crucial for effective integration of IK in General Science teaching
INVESTIGATING THE CONTRIBUTION OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ PHYSICS CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION AND PUPILS LEARNING PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL ZONE OF SIDAMA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) Daniel Solomon Boroda
The purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation of continuous assessment in selected government secondary schools in central zone of sidama regional state. For this study, the researcher was employed concurrent triangulation mixed design, Simple random sampling, systematic sampling and purposive sampling techniques respectively. Both primary and secondary sources of data were used. The study was also involved 5 secondary schools, 230 respondent students, 15 teachers, 5 principals, 5 vice-principals, 3 school supervisors and 6 education office officers. Data gathering instruments were questionnaire, interview, document analysis and observation. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics through applying SPSS soft ware version.26. The qualitative data were summarized by using narrative technique of analysis. The major findings show that: Teachers fail to discharge their professional responsibility to implement continuoues assessment strategies. There is no effective & objective orreinted follow up and support from school leaders. More over the major factors affecting the implementation of continuous assessment were: lack of understanding, lack of commitment, irregular students’ presence in class, lack of adequate curriculum materials, large class size, lack of providing laboratory practical activities, lack of in-service training, lack of integrated uniform guide lines for curriculum & continuoues assessment implementation. based on the major findings and conclusion drawn possible recommendations were made: pysics teachers should implement physics curriculum & continuoues assessment in detail & integrated way to improve studets learning performance, physics teachers should participate in school based continuous professional development program to improve their knowledge & skill of continuoues assessment, school leaders & education office should supply necessary materials & they should also conduct follow up regurarly, the regional education bureau should prepare and provide in-service training and continuoues assessment implementation guideline.
LEADERSHIP STYLES AS PREDICTORS OF JOB SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYEES’ IN GOVERNMENTAL OFFICES OF SHONE TOWN ADMINISTRATION, HADIYA ZONE, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA.
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) ALEBACHEW YOHANNES
The goal of this study is to investigate how leadership styles predict employees' job satisfaction in Governmental Offices of Shone Town. The researcher used a combination of simple random, purposive and stratified sampling techniques to choose 10 offices and 293 respondents to represent the total population as a sample and in order to collect data. Totally, 293 participants involved in the study where 17 of them selected through non probab ility sampling technique whereas 276 were selected through probability sampling techniques. A total of 276 questionnaires were distributed, and 276 of them were correctly completed and returned, in addition 17 managers were interviewed. Both descriptive statistic s (frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential model (Pearson’s correlations, t test, ANOVA and multiple regressions analysis) were applied as methods of data analysis. Independent sample t-test was used for sex differences between male and female and age differences of employees in their satisfaction and one way ANOVA was employed to examine the differences in demographic variables in the scores on employee’s satisfaction, Cronbach’s alpha to assess the reliability of the questionnaire items in addition to employing SPSS version 26. Accordingly, the results showed all three leadership styles are applicable in Governmental Offices but transformational leadership style has more effect on employee’s satisfaction. The result also revealed that statistical significant difference on educ ation level.The present study has provided recommendations for the leadership improvement and on enhancing high level of satisfaction. Key words: leadership, leadership style, transformational leadership, transactional leadership, laissez-faire leadership, and job satisfactionThe goal of this study is to investigate how leadership styles predict employees' job satisfaction in Governmental Offices of Shone Town. The researcher used a combination of simple random, purposive and stratified sampling techniques to choose 10 offices and 293 respondents to represent the total population as a sample and in order to collect data. Totally, 293 participants involved in the study where 17 of them selected through non probab ility sampling technique whereas 276 were selected through probability sampling techniques. A total of 276 questionnaires were distributed, and 276 of them were correctly completed and returned, in addition 17 managers were interviewed. Both descriptive statistic s (frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential model (Pearson’s correlations, t test, ANOVA and multiple regressions analysis) were applied as methods of data analysis. Independent sample t-test was used for sex differences between male and female and age differences of employees in their satisfaction and one way ANOVA was employed to examine the differences in demographic variables in the scores on employee’s satisfaction, Cronbach’s alpha to assess the reliability of the questionnaire items in addition to employing SPSS version 26. Accordingly, the results showed all three leadership styles are applicable in Governmental Offices but transformational leadership style has more effect on employee’s satisfaction. The result also revealed that statistical significant difference on educ ation level.The present study has provided recommendations for the leadership improvement and on enhancing high level of satisfaction
PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF PROVIDING SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN BRIGHT CENTER HAWASSA CITY ADMINISTRATION
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) SARA DENEKE
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the Practices, Challenges and Opportunities of Providing Social Skills Training for Children with Autism in Bright Center Hawassa town Administration. The study followed A qualitative approach and case study design for exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem.The study involved administrators, program coordinator, teachers and parents as participants by using purposive sampling techniques.The data was collected through interviews, observation and document analysis. The finding of the study indicates that even though it faces many challenges, the practice of social skill training is on good way in Bright Center.The center provided various types of social skill training. However, several pitfalls hinder the intended social training for autistic children, such as poor awareness of parents about social skill training for finding a diagnosis and managing the behaviors of their autistic child, lack of trained personnel to improve the planned level of social skill, the restlessness of autistic children in the center and lack of adequate and constant resources of budget that may have triple impacts required resources, instruments and are counted as challenges of effective social skill training for children with autism in Hawassa bright autism. Deficits in social skills may negatively impact several essential domains including, academic achievement, interpersonal relationships, behavior, mental health, and adult life outcomehencethe study forwarded a recommendation to the town administration to recognize the provision of education in autism center and allocation of adequate budget for effectiveness autistic children, especially in social skill training.Administrative bodies in the centersshould make the link with a different governmental and non-governmental organization sto widen the level of services in the city as required. The program coordinator should also create awareness for the parents as they play central roles in social skill training at home and follow upon the parents’ role as well as the teachers. In doing so, they could monitor and see various gaps which should be corrected in time and take remedial actions.
PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF PROVIDING SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN BRIGHT CENTER HAWASSA CITY ADMINISTRATION
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-06) SARA DENEKE
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the Practices, Challenges and Opportunities of Providing Social Skills Training for Children with Autism in Bright Center Hawassa town Administration. The study followed A qualitative approach and case study design for exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem.The study involved administrators, program coordinator, teachers and parents as participants by using purposive sampling techniques.The data was collected through interviews, observation and document analysis. The finding of the study indicates that even though it faces many challenges, the practice of social skill training is on good way in Bright Center.The center provided various types of social skill training. However, several pitfalls hinder the intended social training for autistic children, such as poor awareness of parents about social skill training for finding a diagnosis and managing the behaviors of their autistic child, lack of trained personnel to improve the planned level of social skill, the restlessness of autistic children in the center and lack of adequate and constant resources of budget that may have triple impacts required resources, instruments and are counted as challenges of effective social skill training for children with autism in Hawassa bright autism. Deficits in social skills may negatively impact several essential domains including, academic achievement, interpersonal relationships, behavior, mental health, and adult life outcomehencethe study forwarded a recommendation to the town administration to recognize the provision of education in autism center and allocation of adequate budget for effectiveness autistic children, especially in social skill training.Administrative bodies in the centersshould make the link with a different governmental and non-governmental organization sto widen the level of services in the city as required. The program coordinator should also create awareness for the parents as they play central roles in social skill training at home and follow upon the parents’ role as well as the teachers. In doing so, they could monitor and see various gaps which should be corrected in time and take remedial actions.
PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING COOPERATIVE LEARNING METHODS IN CHEMISTRY SUBJECT FOR GRADE 9 - 12 AT BENSA WOREDA SECONDARY SCHOOLS, EAST SIDAMA ZONE, ETHIOPIA
(Hawassa University, 2024-06) TESHOME BEKELE BESHERU
The main objective of this study was to investigate the practices and challenges of implementing cooperative learning methods in the subject of chemistry at BensaWoreda secondary schools. To achieve these objectives, specific questions were raised regarding the practice of cooperative learning at BensaWoreda Secondary School. The design of this study was a descriptive survey research design. The researcher used both primary and secondary sources of data. The collected data was analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The study was conducted using quantitative and qualitative methods, in which students, teachers, principals, supervisors, and the department head participated. Students were selected through stratified sampling; teachers were selected through simple random sampling. Additionally, the study was conducted at three secondary schools. These schools were selected through simple random sampling. The study involved 43 students, 91 teachers, 3 principals, and 1 cluster supervisor. The applicable data for the study was collected through questionnaires, interviews, observations, and document analysis. Principals, supervisors, and department heads are selected through available sampling. The findings showed that the implementation plan for cooperative learning methods is generally not being effectively planned in chemistry subjects within the sampled secondary schools in Bensaworeda. The findings showed thepractice of implementing cooperative learning methods generally not being effectively implemented in chemistry subjects within the sampled secondary schools in Bensaworeda. The finding also revealed that there were specific challenges that affect the implementation of cooperative learning in secondary schools.The finding also revealed that there were specific strategies improved to implement cooperative learning in secondary schools.Therefore, the BensaWoreda education department must pay attention to the practice gaps in the implementation of chemistry subjects for grades 9 - 12 in secondary schools. And based on the major findings, the study concluded that cooperative learning implementation was unsatisfactory. Thus, this might affect the teaching and learning process in schools and later affect the implementation of cooperative learning. Finally, the researchers recommend that in order to implement cooperative learning strategies in public secondary schools in the Woreda educational office, supervisors, principals, teachers, and students have to be recommended.
PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF SCHOOL BASED SUPERVISION IN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL OF HAWASSA CITY ADMINISTRATION, SIDAMA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-10) ADUGNA HAMISO HANKAMO
The main purpose of this study was to examine practices and challenges of school based supervision in secondary schools of Hawassa City Administration. The study employed a descriptive survey research design and quantitative and qualitative research approaches. To achieve this purpose 5 secondary schools were selected from 11 secondary schools; among these 282 (218 teachers and 64 school-based supervisors) respondents were selected by applied simple random and census sampling technique, respectively while 4 Sub-City Administration Education Office Experts has been conducted using purposive sampling technique. Data for the study were collected through questionnaire, interview and document review. Questionnaire was prepared and administered to teachers and school-based supervisors whereas interview has conducted with Education Office Experts. The researcher used the Statistical Package for Social Science version 27 in order to analyze quantitative data. The analysis of the quantitative data was carried out percentage, mean, standard deviation and independent sample t-test. The data gathered through interviews and document reviews were analyzed qualitatively through narration. Accordingly, the findings of this study showed that supervisor did not facilitate professional developments of teacher through mentoring program, they did not choose the right teaching method for a particular topic or class can be delicate in schools, they poorly manage teaching-learning time and they unevenly monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback in the secondary schools. In general, the implementation of school-based supervision practices was ineffective due to lack of training, inadequate budget was allocated for supervision program and unavailability of skilled and experienced supervisory. Based on the findings, it is advisable for school-based supervisors to give emphasis to prior planning the supervisory tasks in scheduled manner and discussing with the supervisee and to create awareness on the purpose of school-based supervision.
PRINCIPALS LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR INFLUENCE ON SCHOOL PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF HAWASSA CITY ADMINISTRATION, SIDAMA REGIONAL STAT
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-03) WONDIMAGEGN GEGA GETACHEW
The purpose of this study was to investigate the principals’ leadership behavior and school performance in secondary schools of Hawassa City Public Secondary Schools. Correlation research design was employed to explain the existing relationship between principal leadership behavior and school performance. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected. The populations of this study were all secondary schools in Hawassa City. The sample of this study was (82 school leaders, 158 teachers, 44 student representatives, 30 PTSA and 6 Supervisor). The sample schools were selected using purposive sampling technique. Used sampling techniques were, simple random and availability for students, teachers and school leaders respectively. The collected data were analyzed using frequency, mean, percentage and Pearson’s Correlation to test the relationship between principals’ leadership behavior and school performance. The finding of the study showed that there is a strong relationship between participative principals’ leadership behavior and school performance because of the coefficient of Pearson’s correlation is a positive 73.3%. Conclusion of the study showed that the level of the school is not improved, hence the behavior of school leaders is not improved; Finally the researcher recommends that Principals not have to be rigid on their conditioned leadership behavior unless it is not successful in improving the performance of the school; they have to be within full rang transformational leadership who are skilled with setting the goal of the school with stake ideal influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual stimulation and individual consideration to sustain the improvement of the performance of the school which is the target goal of the education sector.
PSYCHO-SOCIAL FACTORS AS DETERMINANTS OF FEMALE STUDENTS’ ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOR IN EDO DUGUNA SECONDARY SCHOOL, WOLAITA ZONE, ETHIOPIA
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2023-09) EJIGAYEHU ENDRIAS TONA
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of psycho-social factors that affect female students‘ assertive behavior in Edo Duguna secondary school. The design of the study was descrptive and predictive correlational design.Totally 290 students were participated in this study that selected through purposive sampling technique. Three types of questionnaire including assertiveness scale, psychological and social factors scale were applied. Descriptive and Inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis) were used to analyze the data. The mean and standard deviation results showed that, female students as demonstrated low level of assertive behavior. The result from multiple linear regression analysis showed that, from psychological factors self-confidence as stated statistically most significant predictor of assertive behavior of female students, whereas from social factors culture stated statistically most significant predictor of assertive behavior of female students. Edo Duguna Secondary School teachers should improve female student‘s assertiveness by encouraging them while they are teaching.
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND COPING MECHANISMS OF SEXUALLY ABUSED FEMALE CHILDREN: THE CASE OF ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN’S SANCTUARY DEVELOPMENT (AWSAD) SHELTER HOME IN HAWASSA CITY
(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-03) HENOCK HAILE
This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychological distress and coping mechanisms among sexually abused female children in the AWSAD shelter home in Hawassa City. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed, and data were collected from 60 participants using Kessler10, Post-traumatic Stress-Checklist 5 (PCL-5), and Brief Coping-28. The participants' ages ranged from 6-18 years, and data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26. The results revealed a high prevalence of psychological distress (55%) among sexually abused female children. The Pearson correlation model showed a strong positive correlation between psychological distress and traumatic experiences (r = 0.815, p < 0.05). Additionally, there was a positive correlation between psychological distress and coping mechanisms (r = 0.280, p < 0.05), age (r = 0.308, p < 0.05), and education level (r = 0.368, p < 0.01). However, there was a weak negative correlation between psychological distress and employment (r = -0.031, p < 0.80). The study also found that the highest mean score for adaptive coping strategies was for religion or spiritual beliefs (M=3.62, SD=0.715) and doing something to think about it less (M=3.58, SD=0.907). The lowest mean score for an adaptive coping strategy was for accepting the reality (M=1.95, SD=1.333). The most commonly used maladaptive coping strategies were criticizing oneself (M=3.28, SD=1.166), self-blame (M=3.25, SD=1.174), and denial (M=2.18, SD=1.308). In conclusion, the study found a high prevalence of psychological distress among sexually abused female children, despite their use of adaptive coping mechanisms. Therefore, comprehensive and specialized support programs within shelter homes are essential to minimize further mental health problems.