The Utilization of Social Studies Educational Radio Programs in the Second Cycle Primary Schools in Amhara Region

Mekuria, Abere (2014) The Utilization of Social Studies Educational Radio Programs in the Second Cycle Primary Schools in Amhara Region. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

This paper examined the extent of SSRP utilization at SCPS in Amhara region and identified the factors that influence the practical use of the programs in the class room. Multi-approach (both quantitative and qualitative research design) forms the present investigation. By the help of criterion pW'Posive sampling techniques 3 sample zones, 6weredas and one special zone, and 33 schools were selected. The sources of data were 1320 students, 23 teachers, 6 media teachers, 14 directors, 5 wereda education office heads, 5 formal education desk heads (wereda), 2 social studies radio program producers, 2 program & technical team leaders and media center heads each, educational bureau head and 48 classes during reception. Questionnaire, interview and classroom observations were used as data collection instruments. The results showed that there is no unifonnity in using radio programs, i.e., in some schools SSRP are not used at all, in all of the schools there is no full use of programs and in most of the schools programs are partially used. Thus, utili zation of programs does not satisfy the standard set by EMA. Besides, the degree of utili zation is impeded by: (1) quality of the radio programs, mainly repetition of text book ideas as it is, insufficient pause to respond & less engaging radio formats, (2) technical factors like less audibility of the broadcasts, lack of maintenance service and absence of antenna, (3) lack of commitment of personnel at all levels. Thus, Education Bureau & media center's follow up mechanism was weak; it didn't exceed more than broadcasting the programs. In turn school directors give little attention to it. Classroom teachers were also less committed to perform before, during & after broadcast activities properly. (4) lack of support service mainly shortage of radio sets & their poor reception qua li ty, power, radio teacher's guide, inability to synchronize broadcast schedule with schools time table in which two or three sections were cranuned under tree shade, presence of untrained personnel on radio utili zation, absence of participation of teachers in radio content selection in most of the schools. Finally, recommendations are made to alleviate the problems.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Kabiru Wallace Ndung'u
Date Deposited:	06 Sep 2019 11:28
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2019 11:28
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/9559

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