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Item ASSESSING THE UTILIZATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF HAWASSA CITY ADMINISTRATION(HAWASSA UNIVERSITY, 2024-05) MAHLET KASSAThe 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.Item 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 KASHEKUThis 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.Item 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 KASHEKUThis 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.