COVER LETTER

Dear Madam/Sir,

RE:REQUEST FOR DATA

I am a post graduate student pursuing a Master of Educational Leadership and Management

Degree at Addis Ababa University. I am required to submit as part of my research work
assessment, a project on ―FACTORS INFLUENCING TEACHERS’ EFECTIVENESS
IN THE CASE OF KOLFE KERANIO SUB-CITY WORDA 01. To achieve this,
you have been selected to participate in the study. I kindly request you to fill the attached
questionnaire to generate data required for this study. This information will be used purely for
academic purposes and will be treated in confidence and will not be used for publicity. Your
name will not be mentioned in the report.

Your assistance and cooperation will be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Yours faithfully,

Sirajudin Akmel

Addis Ababa University

 Project: FACTORS INFLUENCING TEACHERS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE CASE OF KOLFE
KERANIO SUB-CITY WORDA 01 PRIVATE PRIMARY SHOOLS:

QEUSTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHRS

SECTION A: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. Gender : Male (87 ) Female (39)

2. What is your highest academic qualification?

Bachelors Degree ( 108 ) Masters Degree (8 )

Any other (specify) 10

3. Age Bracket 18-25 Years [ 35 ] 26-35 Years [ 70 ] 36-45

Years [ 13] 46-55 Years [7 ] Above 55 Years[1 ]

4. How long have you been in the teaching profession ?

less than two years (21 ) 2-5 yrs (33 )

6-10 yrs (46 ) 11-15 yrs(23 ) Over 15 years ( 3 )

5. For how long have you taught in your current school? 36 of them 1 year 23 of them 2 years 20
of the 3 years 12 of the 4 years 17 of them 5 years 6 of them 6 years 6 of the 7 years 3 of
them 8 years 3 of them 12 years
PART B: Teacher related factors. (Salary, Benefits and Recognition and teachers’ subject
matter mastery)
1. Does the level of salary affect the teachers’ effectiveness?

Very great extent (64 ) Great extent ( 24) Moderate extent (26)

Small extent (14) Very Small extent ( 2 )

2. Does the level of benefit affect the teachers’ effectiveness?

Very great extent ( 2 4 ) Great extent (10) Moderate extent (15) Small extent (4)

Very Small extent (12 )

3. Does the level of recognition affect the teachers’ effectiveness? Very great extent
() Great extent () Moderate extent () Small extent () Very Small extent ()

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KERANIO SUB-CITY WORDA 01 PRIVATE PRIMARY SHOOLS:

4. Does the level of teachers’ subject matter mastery affect the teachers’ effectiveness? Very great extent ( ) Great extent (

) Moderate extent ( ) Small extent ( ) Very

Small extent ( )

Using the key given, choose or tick (√) the right alternative that fits your opinion on the influence of teacher- related factors.

Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2 Neutral = 3, Agree = 4, Strongly agree = 5

Teacher-related factors 1 2 3 4 5
School offers benefits such as health, retirement and 23 34 21 26 22
others that offer comfort and security
The school support me to access loan facilities 25 16 38 29 19
The schools offers incentives for outstanding performance 11 27 33 31 24
Recognition affects effectiveness 30 9 15 31 41
70 21 14 7 14
Salary has no effect on teachers effectiveness
I have adequate knowledge of the 0 6 8 44 68
subject matter I teach
Subject matter Knowledge affect teachers' effectiveness 5 7 18 38 58
Teachers’ Pedagogical Knowledge affect teachers’ 9 7 30 30 50
effectiveness
I have relevant educational qualification to the grade I 1 5 5 48 67
teach
I have the qualities of a good teacher. 0 1 7 61 57

I have good teaching skills. 0 0 8 53 65

Teaching is a career suited to my abilities. 1 1 20 53 51

I am interested in teaching. 1 3 6 43 73

I like teaching. 2 4 12 34 74

Teaching provides a reliable income. 34 26 22 26 18

Teaching is a secure job. 18 14 26 38 30

Teaching offers a steady career path. 6 13 37 39 31

Teaching allows me to influence the next 7 0 5 30 84

generation.
Teaching allows me to raise the ambitions 3 5 13 54 51
of underprivileged
Youth.
Teaching allows me to provide a service to 4 2 12 40 68
society.
Teachers make a worthwhile social 2 1 6 51 66
contribution.

6. Kindly suggest ways in which teacher salary, benefits and recognition can be
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improved so as to improve teachers’ effectiveness

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PART C: School -Related Factors (school facilities and class size)

Using the key given, choose or tick (√) the right alternative that fits your opinion on the
influence of school-related factors.
Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2 Neutral = 3, Agree = 4, strongly agree = 5

School related factors 1 2 3 4 5

11 22 36 51 6
There are enough facilities in my school
1 1 5 35 84
Facilities help teachers teach better
0 1 5 42 78
Facilities provide better working conditions
0 2 8 37 79
Facilities increases teacher motivation
1 17 13 60 35
The class size is normal (not too big and not too
small)
3 19 33 54 17
My school has enough learning materials for all
the pupils
19 28 17 41 21
Class sizes in my school make the teachers
Ineffective
I joined the school through a competitive interview 1 1 14 53 57
I have a clear employment contract that offers me a sense 8 6 12 53 47
of job security
Upon joining the school, I was assisted to gain un 2 4 13 74 33
understanding of the school’s: goals, values and culture.
I have a job description that clearly spells out my duties. 10 2 10 62 42
The School principal offers helpful instructional 5 5 18 52 46
leadership.
I feel supported by the school management in carrying 2 9 17 52 46
out my duties
My opinions and views are appreciated and am involved 6 6 26 52 36
in decision making in matters pertaining to my work.
There is a formal and effective criticism procedure 2 11 31 63 19
There is active involvement of students in academic, co- 2 11 20 67 26
curricular and extra-curricular activities

I consider my students as healthy, responsible and 0 0 22 60 44

proactive learners
0 1 13 74 38
My students have educational foundation.

7.Suggest ways in which school facilities and clas s s ize can be improved so as to

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 Project: FACTORS INFLUENCING TEACHERS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE CASE OF KOLFE
KERANIO SUB-CITY WORDA 01 PRIVATE PRIMARY SHOOLS:

improve teachers’ effectiveness

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PART III : Parent- related Factors( Parent Support)

Using the key given, choose or tick (√) the right alternative that fits your opinion on
the influence of parent related factors.

Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree = 2 Neutral = 3, Agree = 4, strongly agree = 5

D. Parent-Related Factors 1 2 3 4 5

1. Parents are cooperative and 7 15 26 54 24

supporti v e .

2.There are enough number of 4 19 38 45 20

responsible school community
leaders/Parent committee

3. There is favorable parent- teacher 4 16 35 55 16

relationship.

8. Suggest ways in which parents support can be improved so as to improve

teachers’ effectiveness

9. In your opinion which other factors influence teachers’ effectiveness in your

Schools?
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Thank you for consenting to participate in the research study by answering the questions.

Addis Ababa University Sirajudin Akmel