Abstract:
The main objective of this study is to assess the current status of the newly revised
plasma television program instruction (PTVPI) in Silte Zone secondary schools.
Hence, it tried to examine the extent to which classroom teachers and students
perform their roles as stated in plasma guide. In addition to this, it tried to examine
the extent to which principals support PTVPI, strengths of the newly revised PTVP
and factors affecting it. To accomplish this purpose, the study employed descriptive
research design. The study was carried out on 6 secondary schools which were
selected through the combination of both available and simple random sampling
techniques. Then, a total of 304 individuals participated in the study. Among them,
130 teachers and 6 supervisors were included in the sample through available
sampling technique. Additionally, 156 students were included through stratified
random sampling while the remaining 12 principals were included through the
combination of both purposive and available sampling techniques. Questionnaire,
interview and observation checklist were used to collect the necessary data regarding
the issue. The analysis of the quantitative data was carried out by using percent,
mean, standard deviation, independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA while
qualitative data which were obtained through open ended questions and interview
were analyzed using narration. The result of the study revealed that, both classroom
teachers and principals are sometimes (moderately) performing their roles while
students are usually performing their roles. Moreover, the study found out that, the
strengths of the newly revised PTVP are highly supporting both the teachers and
students to perform their roles while shortage of new PTVs that take CDs and lack of
DVDs in schools are extremely affecting PTVPI among many factors in the study area.
From the results of the finding, it is possible to conclude that, status of PTVPI in the
study area is moderate. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that,
government need to provide material support to schools and technical support to both
teachers and principals through training in order to improve status of PTVPI in the
study area by participating the community as well as non-governmental organizations
(NGOs).
