Roles of Kebele Education and Training Board in Relation to School Performance in Kafa Zone Secondary Schools

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to examine roles of kebele education and training board in relation to school performance in kafa zone selected secondary schools. Primarily, the study used a correlation Research design and the research was used both quantitative and qualitative method. The total population of the study was three (3) woreda, five (5) secondary schools and 260 respondents. The sample size of study was 118 participants which were selected by simple random sampling method. Data collection methods were questionaries’ interview and document review. Questionnaires were distributed to all sampled population118 respondents of the study. Interviews were also conducted with KETB members and PTSA members. Data gathered was entered in to SPSS version 22. Analyzed and interpreted using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Moreover the correlation and regression method was employed. The finding of the study showed that was roles of KETB is valued as important body for school performance by majority of respondents but its practical implementation was not such effective both sources of data concurrently confirmed that the outcomes of KETB as fruitful in improving school performance but school performance was not perceived well which was attributed to problematic performance. The result of Pearson correlation coefficient (0.867) showed there was strong positive relationship between KETB and school performance. It was, thus, concluded that roles of KETB is measured by its effectiveness as much as the value given to it. But school performance is required to be improved. Developing conducive environment dimension and Principal's facilitation role related dimension to PTSA and KETB have a correlation value of 0.988. Developing conducive environment dimension of KETB involvement have a correlation value of 0.822. Developing conducive environment dimension and Current Status of KETB Members' role in the School has correlation value of 0.675. On the bases of finding and conclusion it is strongly recommended that members of KETB should get adequate training and capacity building that enables them to shoulder their duties and responsibilities on school performance effectively. Additionally Woreda Education office and Zone Education department along with other stake holders are recommended to continuously support by fulfilling human and non-human resource in equipping and capacity building at secondary schools of kafa Zone