Endris, Abdurahman Ahmed
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Export PDFTeaching Effectiveness of Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Integrated Curriculum Graduate Teachers: Investigating Students' and Teachers' Perceptions
By Endris, Abdurahman Ahmed
A new teacher education package has been introduced in Ethiopia by the Ministry of Education, which is called the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDT), for secondary schools since 2011, replacing the integrated curriculum teacher education program with the purpose of equipping trainees with the knowledge and skills needed. However, little research has been carried out on the effectiveness of the PGDT in relation to the previous (integrated curriculum) programme in the actual practices in secondary schools yet. This study, therefore, aims to assess the students' and teachers' perceptions of the teaching effectiveness of the PGDT and integrated curriculum graduate teachers in secondary schools in North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia. Data were gathered from participant students (n = 214) and teachers (n = 16) using purposive sampling. To gather data, questionnaires were employed. The data were analyzed quantitatively using mean, standard deviations, and one-sample t-test. The findings of the study revealed that students and teachers show slightly more positive perceptions of the effectiveness of PGDT, especially in subject matter knowledge; the scores are also significant. However, the results indicated that both the PGDT and integrated curriculum graduate teachers use the lecture method of teaching. Recommendations were forwarded for teacher development, instruction, and research on PGDT. Limitations and future directions of the study are also summarized and discussed.
INVESTIGATING THE PLEASURE READING HABITS OF EFL LEARNERS IN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS
By Endris, Abdurahman Ahmed
Reading literacy is significant for learners’ academic success, and high levels of reading literacy can be established through strong engagement in pleasure reading. It seems that the advancement of competing media, such as television and computer games and the fluctuating socio-cultural contexts have made a significant influence on learners’ pleasure reading habits. The purpose of this study was therefore to investigate lower secondary school learners’ pleasure reading habits using descriptive survey design. The data were collected from 377 randomly selected learners in North Wollo Zone, Ethiopia, using a survey questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential (independent samples t-test) statistics were used to analyze the data. The findings of the study indicated that majority of the learners’ habits toward pleasure reading was poor. The findings of the study also showed that the students’ mostly read for academic purposes. It was also found that there was no significant difference (p >.05) between gender and age of learners regarding their pleasure reading habits. Lack of reading materials, low English ability, and lack interest in reading are the major factors that affect learners’ pleasure reading habits. Based on the results, it can be suggested that integrating pleasure reading programme in the curricula, being accessible to a wide range of books (based on the learners’ level and interest) in the school libraries, and establishing school reading clubs in input-poor English as a Foreign Language contexts like Ethiopia is essential to promote learners’ pleasure reading habits. © 2022,Journal of Community Positive Practices. All Rights Reserved.
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