Papers by Jerusalem Yibeltal
The main purpose of this research is to establish an assessment of the implementation of school i... more The main purpose of this research is to establish an assessment of the implementation of school improvement program: a comparative study between government and private secondary schools of Ethiopia in Bahir Dar city administration. In the city administration there are a total of 17 secondary schools of which 11 schools is public and the rest 6 are private owned. Based on proximity, this study purposively took 3 public and 2 private secondary schools. Simple random sampling technique was also used to obtain 85 students from grade 10th of the entire population. Out of 85 samples, 56 respondents were taken from government schools and the rest 29 were taken from private schools. Principals, teachers, educational experts and Parent Student Teacher Association (PSTA) were selected by purposive sampling technique. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaire, semi structured-interview and document analysis. The documents included school improvement policies, strategies and p...
Cogent Education, 2021
Abstract The ultimate purpose of this study was to investigate the practice and challenges of sch... more Abstract The ultimate purpose of this study was to investigate the practice and challenges of school financial resource management implementation in Bahir Dar city administration. The study employed mixed methods with descriptive survey research design from a comparative perspective. Simple random sampling method was employed to draw 126 teachers. Besides, seven principals, seven vice principals and seven finance heads were taken through purposive sampling technique. Questionnaires, interviews and document analysis were data collection tools. To analyze the collected data, frequency, percentages, one sample t-test, independent t- test, one-way ANOVA and post-hoc multiple comparisons were applied. Findings showed that there is a statistically significant mean score difference between government and private secondary schools in financial resource management.
Randwick International of Social Science Journal, 2020
Among the classic roles of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) i.e., research, teaching and comm... more Among the classic roles of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) i.e., research, teaching and community service the social engagement of institutions and their impact on civil society should be particularly highlighted. Of which, volunteering and service learning are believed to be an excellent means for accomplishing such goals. However, whether or not HEIs in developing countries like Ethiopia are able to materialize their social responsibility through such activities like student volunteerism, and their role in developing the active society was least explored. As a result, this study was planned to take place with a major objective to explore the integration of Service Learning in HEIs and Services in communities with a special focus to the cases of 2018 Summer Youth Voluntarism in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. For the purpose, a qualitative research methodology was employed. Officers and experts in the Amhara Region Bureau of Youth and Sports, and similar others at Bahir Dar City Zo...
Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 2020
This study was conducted to assess the implementation of ECCE between private and public preschoo... more This study was conducted to assess the implementation of ECCE between private and public preschools in Bahir Dar city administration. The implementation was assessed through main factors which includes: the physical and learning environment that encompass the materials used for children holistic development, curriculum guideline, teachers' know how, teaching learning methodology, health, the relationships with parents and community, and administrative issues. The study has taken a form of descriptive survey in a comparative perspective. The study examined the preschool education policy and practices of 2 public and 2 private preschools. The four preschools were selected through purposive sampling technique. The participants of the study included preschool educational experts, teachers, parents, and principals. Data collection tools were questionnaires, observations, interviews and document analysis. To analyze the data Frequency, percentage, one sample t-test, and independent ttest have been employed. Findings revealed that there are curriculum implementation differences between public and private preschools.
IDS Bulletin, 2018
This article investigates skills gaps and mismatches of engineering graduates. Sustained growth o... more This article investigates skills gaps and mismatches of engineering graduates. Sustained growth of the Ethiopian economy has created demand for construction work, yet despite the labour demand and engineering graduates seeking employment, employers identify skills gaps hindering their ability to employ them. The study uses key informant interviews with engineering graduates, lecturers, and private sector employers, and document analysis to collect data on the skills gaps and mismatches. The article argues that, while skills gaps are largely caused by poor design of the higher education curriculum and corrupted recruitment practices, the precarious nature of the construction sector and macroeconomic instability limit graduate employment even further. It suggests that education providers work collaboratively with employers to make the curriculum fit for purpose, and that government both makes more realistic and long-term plans for the construction sector, and increases university funding, with an emphasis on quality and practice-focused graduate teaching and learning experiences.
Reshaping Ethiopia’s Higher Education Curriculum to Tackle Youth Unemployment, 2018
Ethiopia has seen remarkable economic growth in the past decade, and there has been high demand f... more Ethiopia has seen remarkable economic growth in the past decade, and there has been high demand for construction work to keep up with the pace of change. As part of the country's Growth and Transformation Plans (GTPs) unprecedented efforts have been made to grow the university sector, particularly science and technology degrees, which has resulted in an increase in engineering graduates. However, universities produce graduates equipped with theoretical knowledge but often lacking the practical skills that employers look for. The mismatch between the theoretical skills gained in higher education and the practical skills needed by the private construction sector means that engineering graduates often end up unemployed or underemployed. The evaluation of GTP II and the creation of GTP III from 2020 are key opportunities to revise the higher education curriculum in collaboration with the private sector to make it fit for purpose and reduce graduate unemployment.
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Papers by Jerusalem Yibeltal