Factors That Affect The Implimentations Of Roles And Responsibilities Of Kebele Education Training Board Members In Primary Schools In Hababo Guduru Woreda

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to find out factors affecting the implementations of roles and responsibilities of KETB members in school management of Hababo Guduru Woreda primary schools. To conduct this study, a descriptive research design was employed. A total of 140 respondents (92 KETB members, 31 WEO experts, one WEO head, 4 cluster supervisors and 12 primary school principals) were selected as respondents of the study. The researcher used purposive sampling method to select respondents of the study from the sampled primary schools. Data for the study were gathered through questionnaire, semi structured interview, document analysis and FGD. Data gathered through questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively using percentage, weighted mean and standard deviation. Data obtained through document review, interview and FGD were qualitatively analyzed by merging them with questionnaire results. As identified by the study there were some major factors that affect school boards to implement their roles and responsibilities in primary school management. These factors include; no/little incentive, lack of sufficient training, orientation, and experience sharing program, support and supervision and the prevalence of weak relationship between schools and community in regard to school management practices. Besides, the findings of the study identified that KETB members from the sampled primary schools inadequately implement their roles and responsibilities in school management. The study also identified that WEO experts inadequately work cooperatively with school board members as they did not adequately perform their roles in the areas. Based on this, the study recommended that WEO experts/ Heads need to adequately implement their roles to increase KETB participation in school management practices