Abstract: This research was carried out in four preparatory schools (Shambu, Hareto, Fincha and Amuru) out of 10 senior schools in Horo Guduru Wollega Zone. The study was designed to investigate the existing practical-based learning practices and systems of the preparatory schools as well as to provide baseline information awaking concerned bodies for future successful practically supported education. Among the school societies; directors of the schools, teachers and students were incorporated in the sample. Random sampling method was used to select students and teachers for questionnaire and interview, and a total of 200 students and 40 teachers were taken. This investigation showed that, there were opportunities to promote practical-based educational activities. But there was no good system of implementing a practical-based education in the schools under study. The reasons were: the absence (limitation) of materials, arranged programs for practical activities, assigned human resource for handling the practical activities, interest of the teachers and attention given to practical-based education by the management bodies. According to the finding, the teachers working in the target schools have awareness about the importance of practical-based learning that promote acquisition of long lasting knowledge and skill at preparatory school level. But, in practice the teachers didn’t make practical activities the part of their teaching methods as well as assessment methods. There were almost no functional laboratories and limited trial to promote practical-based education in the schools. Even the operating laboratories using available materials depend on the good will of the subject teacher to shoulder the load in addition to the regular class loads. Most of the students in the schools reflected that they were interested in practical-based education, but the door was not open for them to undertake practical learning in their context. For the failure they complained the management system of the schools and interest of the teachers. The educational offices at all levels, school officials, teachers and other concerned bodies need to cooperate to promote practical-based education at preparatory school level. This may need planning for practical activities, training teachers, hiring laboratory technicians (attendants), fulfilling facilities and programming practical activities.Abstract: This research was carried out in four preparatory schools (Shambu, Hareto, Fincha and Amuru) out of 10 senior schools in Horo Guduru Wollega Zone. The study was designed to investigate the existing practical-based learning practices and systems of the preparatory schools as well as to provide baseline information awaking concerned bodies for future...Show More
Abstract: Information regarding risk factors for child sexual abuse and perpetrators related risk factors were scarce in Ethiopia, even not considered as taboos till few decades and now has become one of the most high-profile crimes. The aim of this study is to identify and assess risk factors for child sexual abuse and perpetrators related risk factors in child sexual abuse. To conduct the study, quantitative method was employed and a survey was conducted from October 2016 to April 2017. A sample of 300 sexually abused children was selected for the study. A Questionnaire was developed according to the objective of the study and translated into the local language (Amharic language). To ensure the validity and reliability of developed questionnaire various measures were taken and a pilot study was conducted at the study site. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0 statistical packages. The results showed that 98% of sexually abused children’s are female, in which 76.7% of them are b/n age 13-18yrs. The mean age of sexually abused children is 14 years and the minimum age is 2 years old. 87.7% sexually abused children do not know their perpetrators, and 10.3% sexually abused in group cohesion. All perpetrators are male sex, age regimen 18-35 years high score for which 8% of them had recognized physical or mental disability. Cousin score 47.6% of the total number of perpetrators who sexually abuses children by family members. 18.6% and 25% of perpetrators consume alcohol and multi drug in their daily life respectively in which 0.3% of them had identified repeated child sexual abuse in their past life. Based on the study finding factors for child and perpetrators risk factors in child sexual abuse in the study area needs collaborative hierarchal response.Abstract: Information regarding risk factors for child sexual abuse and perpetrators related risk factors were scarce in Ethiopia, even not considered as taboos till few decades and now has become one of the most high-profile crimes. The aim of this study is to identify and assess risk factors for child sexual abuse and perpetrators related risk factors in c...Show More
