Effect Analysis on Laboratory Work Skill Training Provided by Madda Walabu University for Secondary Schools (2013-2017G.C) in Bale Zone, South East Ethiopia

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The research is financed by Madda Walabu University, Bale Robe, Ethiopia

Abstract

Incorporating Laboratory work and implementing in real context are different things. As one of community service Madda Walabu University gave training on practical skills for teachers by identifying the problems related to implication of laboratory work. The project title was “Awareness and Skill Training for natural science teachers in Secondary and preparatory School from 2013-2015G.C”. Hence, the objective of this research was to analyze effect of training on the implementation laboratory work. Among 57 secondary schools in Bale zone 15 schools received the training and 42 did not. For comparison purposes 6 trained and 6 not trained schools were selected which comprise 20% form the total schools. Primary data were gathered from 72 teachers and 12 principals using in depth interview and the questionnaires for 404 Grade 10 students. Secondary data were collected from documents such as annual plans and laboratory reports, annual reports. A descriptive survey has been conducted to analyze the effect of the training on schools laboratory works. The result of the study has showed that there are no significant changes were found in implementation of laboratory works in schools as a result of the trainings. The major hindering factors for laboratory works to be functional are shortage lab technician and resources (lab materials, chemicals, well organized and separated Laboratory room) and large class size. Unless these barriers are tackled prior to the training, it is impossible to expect achievement in objectives wanted by providing only the training. Prior to the training the school environment should be facilitated to handle the implementation of the Laboratory works. The skill training is not required in the schools with poor facilities. The educational offices should seriously plan and enforce the provision of the required facilities for the schools and professional support for the teachers.

Keywords: Laboratory work Training provided, Secondary Schools, result of the training

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-13-08

Publication date:May 31^st 2019