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Research paper thumbnail of To liberate oneself oppressing the other

Critique on the Dalit Theology and its Approach toward Other non-Christian Dalits and non-Dalits, 2017

These days new approaches to interpretation of scripture and forming theologies are developing in... more These days new approaches to interpretation of scripture and forming theologies are developing in order to better address the people from the grassroots. The place of the Western theological approach, which focuses mainly on scripture and traditions, seems to be overtaken step by step by
theologies which are formed from the perspective of the real life of the poor and weak people. These theologies are called Liberation Theology. What is Liberation Theology? Simply put, Liberation Theology is an attempt to interpret Scripture through the plight of the poor. It is largely a humanistic doctrine. According to this definition of Liberation Theology biblical verses, like the former days, are not merely read, explained and preached but they are also interpreted according to the day to day life of
people, mainly the poor, who need to be liberated from whatever oppression they experience. This can include not only spiritual, for example being under the oppression of the demonic powers, but also
physical oppression by the strong ones in the society. This shows us how the role of theology goes beyond the Church's boundary and its importance in the people's day to day life.
There are different kinds of liberation theologies amongst them are the black liberation theology in USA, the feminist liberation theology, the people's or minjung theology in Korea, the South American liberation theology and the Dalit theology in India. Some of these theologies in the course of their struggle to free themselves from oppression, deliberately or or without intention, they are sometimes found suppressing people who call them the oppressors. This is one of the focus of this writing. On this writing I would like to present critique toward the dalit theology and discuss the way it approaches the non-dalits, who are often referred to us the oppressors.

Research paper thumbnail of Students' Perceptions toward Teachers' Behavior and Its Impact on their Academic Achievement at Secondary Schools: The Case of four High Schools in Hadiya Zone, Hosanna City and Surrounding of Ethiopia

Students' Perception toward Teachers' behavior

This research shares findings from a study to determine if there were significant differences in ... more This research shares findings from a study to determine if there were significant differences in the identified behaviors of teachers and students’ perceptions in the eleventh grade classrooms in schools. The purpose of the study is to examine the perception of the secondary school students towards their teacher’s behaviors. Teachers are the major role players in building a better civilized society. They do this by providing proper skills and knowledge to their students. Students are highly motivated by their teachers’ behavior in class and outside. This research paper is fully based on primary data and non-probability random sampling technique has been used for collecting data. The data have been collected from five secondary schools in Hosanna city and surrounding and the sample size was 50. For making questionnaire Likert scale has been used. Out of 38 teachers’ behaviors, it has been found that 5 factors have highly affected students’ perceptions. The major finding is teachers’ behavior significantly affects students’ perception. Therefore, it is very important that teachers need training and are expected show good behavior towards their students for a good academic outcome.

Research paper thumbnail of To liberate oneself oppressing the other

Critique on the Dalit Theology and its Approach toward Other non-Christian Dalits and non-Dalits, 2017

These days new approaches to interpretation of scripture and forming theologies are developing in... more These days new approaches to interpretation of scripture and forming theologies are developing in order to better address the people from the grassroots. The place of the Western theological approach, which focuses mainly on scripture and traditions, seems to be overtaken step by step by
theologies which are formed from the perspective of the real life of the poor and weak people. These theologies are called Liberation Theology. What is Liberation Theology? Simply put, Liberation Theology is an attempt to interpret Scripture through the plight of the poor. It is largely a humanistic doctrine. According to this definition of Liberation Theology biblical verses, like the former days, are not merely read, explained and preached but they are also interpreted according to the day to day life of
people, mainly the poor, who need to be liberated from whatever oppression they experience. This can include not only spiritual, for example being under the oppression of the demonic powers, but also
physical oppression by the strong ones in the society. This shows us how the role of theology goes beyond the Church's boundary and its importance in the people's day to day life.
There are different kinds of liberation theologies amongst them are the black liberation theology in USA, the feminist liberation theology, the people's or minjung theology in Korea, the South American liberation theology and the Dalit theology in India. Some of these theologies in the course of their struggle to free themselves from oppression, deliberately or or without intention, they are sometimes found suppressing people who call them the oppressors. This is one of the focus of this writing. On this writing I would like to present critique toward the dalit theology and discuss the way it approaches the non-dalits, who are often referred to us the oppressors.

Research paper thumbnail of Students' Perceptions toward Teachers' Behavior and Its Impact on their Academic Achievement at Secondary Schools: The Case of four High Schools in Hadiya Zone, Hosanna City and Surrounding of Ethiopia

Students' Perception toward Teachers' behavior

This research shares findings from a study to determine if there were significant differences in ... more This research shares findings from a study to determine if there were significant differences in the identified behaviors of teachers and students’ perceptions in the eleventh grade classrooms in schools. The purpose of the study is to examine the perception of the secondary school students towards their teacher’s behaviors. Teachers are the major role players in building a better civilized society. They do this by providing proper skills and knowledge to their students. Students are highly motivated by their teachers’ behavior in class and outside. This research paper is fully based on primary data and non-probability random sampling technique has been used for collecting data. The data have been collected from five secondary schools in Hosanna city and surrounding and the sample size was 50. For making questionnaire Likert scale has been used. Out of 38 teachers’ behaviors, it has been found that 5 factors have highly affected students’ perceptions. The major finding is teachers’ behavior significantly affects students’ perception. Therefore, it is very important that teachers need training and are expected show good behavior towards their students for a good academic outcome.