The Practices And Challenges In Conducting Action Research In Secondary Schools Of Silti Woreda

The main objective of the study was to investigate the practice andrnchallenges in conducting action research in Secondary Schools of SiltirnWoreda. In order to attain the objective, the study answered the basicrnquestions such as, What is the current status of teachers’ practice inrnaction research activities? And what are the factors that influencernteachers’ practice in action research in Silti woreda secondaryrnschools? A descriptive survey method was used to describe thernsituation of the status of practice and challenges in conducting actionrnresearch in the schools. Data was gathered from two sources; thernprimary source of information in this study includes secondary schoolrnteachers, secondary schools directors, woreda education office expertrnand supervisors. The primary data relevant to the study was collectedrnusing questionnaire, interview and focus group discussions. Secondaryrndata was gathered from documents.rnBased on the data analysis, the current status of secondary schoolrnteachers' practice in action research was found to be low and considerablernnumber of teachers did not get the opportunity to participate in workshops,rnseminars and in-service trainings related to action research; also they didrnnot read books, journals and handouts to develop their research skills.rnMoreover, the study investigated factors that influence Teachers' practicernin action research. Shortage of materials (computer access, researchrnjournals, reference books, internet service, research works,rnhandouts, etc), lack of support from school administrations, absencernof professional training on research, lack of active involvement ofrnstakeholders such as NGOs, School Administers, Woreda educationrnoffice etc in action research process in schools, commitment andrnwillingness of teachers in conducting action research and absence ofrnfinancial support were the major factors that influence action researchrnactivity in the schools. Conclusion, suggestions andrnrecommendations for improvement of the current practices andrnchallenges of action research were made based on the findings

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