Abstract:
The purpose of this study was assessing the perception of teachers, students and school
principals on factors affecting the quality of education in secondary schools of Kamashi
Zone, Benishangul Gumuz Regional State. Socio-economic status of parents, medium of
instruction and school facilities are the major independent variables considered. To achieve
this purpose, descriptive survey research method was employed. The study used both
quantitative and qualitative research approach. The instruments used for data collection
were; closed and open-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interview and document
analysis. The data were analyzed by regression analysis and described using frequency,
percentages, mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study indicated that the
contribution of socio-economic status of parents in improving and enhancing the quality of
education was found to be insufficient. Medium of instruction affected the quality of
education due to teachers‟ repeatedly use of language translation during the teaching and
learning. The shortage of school facilities like well-equipped science laboratory, well equipped and organized computer lab., well-equipped and up-to-date library, well-equipped
and organized pedagogical centre, tap water and insufficiency of text books, reference
books, syllabus and teachers guide affected the quality of education in secondary schools of
kamashi zone. It is possible to conclude that the quality of education is seriously affected by
socio-economic status of parents, low proficiency of students and teachers in the medium of
instruction and school facilities were the major problems that contributed for the lack of
quality education. From the conclusion given the researcher recommended that more has to
be done to improve the living standards of the student parents and the government have to
extend extra help to the extremely vulnerable students, woreda and zonal education
administrators, supervisors, school leaders and PTA should discuss with the stakeholders to
improve community contribution and participation in order to fulfill the school facilities. To
enhance the capabilities of students and teachers in the medium of instruction language
teaching methodology has to begin from the kindergarten and trainings, workshops, seminars
and symposiums have to be given for teachers and students
