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EFFA GURMU

Working in the area of Educational assessment and Research in Ethiopia
Supervisors: CEO for Educational assessment and Research
Address: Addis Ababa

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Research paper thumbnail of Addis Ababa University College of Education and Behavioral Studies Department of Educational Planning and Management Ethical leadership in the eyes of teachers: A comparative study of selected private and government secondary schools in Addis Ababa

The purpose of this study was to determine the nature and level of ethical leadership as perceive... more The purpose of this study was to determine the nature and level of ethical leadership as perceived by teachers in a sample of private and government secondary schools in Addis Ababa. The purpose was also to determine the role of dimensions of ethical leadership and teacher and school factors in explaining ethical leadership. A descriptive survey research design was adopted as it suitably describes data and characteristics about the population of interest and construct of ethical leadership being studied. The study was also correlational/explanatory because it sought to see relationships among constructs of ethical leadershipUsing a piloted valid and reliable ethical leadership scale and multiple regression five constructs and school and treachery factors are used to predict ethical leadership assessments and the role of the individual predictors such as the scale dimensions and teacher factors (age, gender, work experience and qualification) and school factors (school individuality and school ownership).Based on findings from 210 valid questionnaires the ethical leadership scores while in general positive were in individual schools different at a level of statistical significance. The study further showed there was a systematic difference based on ownership with school leaders in private schools receiving more generous ratings.Besides demonstrating significant inter-factor relationships the four factors of behavioral ethics, decision-making ethics, communication ethics and climate ethics were important predictors of ethical leadership perceptions/The study considered school and teacher factors (gender, age, qualification and teaching experience) to find out their contribution but this was limited. Recommendations for further research are indicated.

Research paper thumbnail of ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL STUDIES CENTRE OF COMPARATIVE EDUCATION AND POLICY STUDIES OUTDOOR PLAY ENVIRONMENT AND TEACHERS' ROLE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS: THE CASE OF TWO SELECTED SCHOOLS, ADDIS ABABA

Research paper thumbnail of Ethiopian Primary School Students’ Mathematics Achievement through the lens of the Trends International Mathematics and Science Study

Addis Ababa University, Sep 1, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Factors Hindering Enrollment Of Female Students In Second Cycle Primary Schools Of Dodota Sire Woreda, Arsi Zone

Research paper thumbnail of Addis Ababa University College of Education and Behavioral Studies Department of Educational Planning and Management Ethical leadership in the eyes of teachers: A comparative study of selected private and government secondary schools in Addis Ababa

The purpose of this study was to determine the nature and level of ethical leadership as perceive... more The purpose of this study was to determine the nature and level of ethical leadership as perceived by teachers in a sample of private and government secondary schools in Addis Ababa. The purpose was also to determine the role of dimensions of ethical leadership and teacher and school factors in explaining ethical leadership. A descriptive survey research design was adopted as it suitably describes data and characteristics about the population of interest and construct of ethical leadership being studied. The study was also correlational/explanatory because it sought to see relationships among constructs of ethical leadershipUsing a piloted valid and reliable ethical leadership scale and multiple regression five constructs and school and treachery factors are used to predict ethical leadership assessments and the role of the individual predictors such as the scale dimensions and teacher factors (age, gender, work experience and qualification) and school factors (school individuality and school ownership).Based on findings from 210 valid questionnaires the ethical leadership scores while in general positive were in individual schools different at a level of statistical significance. The study further showed there was a systematic difference based on ownership with school leaders in private schools receiving more generous ratings.Besides demonstrating significant inter-factor relationships the four factors of behavioral ethics, decision-making ethics, communication ethics and climate ethics were important predictors of ethical leadership perceptions/The study considered school and teacher factors (gender, age, qualification and teaching experience) to find out their contribution but this was limited. Recommendations for further research are indicated.

Research paper thumbnail of ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORAL STUDIES CENTRE OF COMPARATIVE EDUCATION AND POLICY STUDIES OUTDOOR PLAY ENVIRONMENT AND TEACHERS' ROLE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS: THE CASE OF TWO SELECTED SCHOOLS, ADDIS ABABA

Research paper thumbnail of Ethiopian Primary School Students’ Mathematics Achievement through the lens of the Trends International Mathematics and Science Study

Addis Ababa University, Sep 1, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Factors Hindering Enrollment Of Female Students In Second Cycle Primary Schools Of Dodota Sire Woreda, Arsi Zone

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