Assessment on problems of the new pre-service teachers training program in Jimma University

Abstract

Education is the key to development; however, it is impossible to think the quality of education with out having academically qualified and professionally responsible teachers in our schools. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the existing problems of the new pre service teachers training program and based on the findings it is to give all the possible suggestions and recommendations; and this will be helpful for successful implementation of the new pre service teachers training program in Ethiopia. The study was conducted in Jimma University-Faculty of Education. From a total of 1388; a sample of 285 student- teachers of graduating class in all the departments and 7 administrative officials of the faculty were subjects of the study; questioners and personal interview were used to collect data. The results of this study show that practicum courses are emphasized more than needed; Lack of sufficient facility and services is the most serious problem influencing curriculum implementation; the administration system gives no attention to satisfy the needs and interest of trainees; most of the student- teachers (58.3%%) generally appreciate the new pre service teachers training policy of Ethiopia and the attitude of the student-teachers towards their profession is highly influenced by the attitude of the society towards the profession Ethiopian Journal of Education and Science Vol. 2 (2) 2007: pp. 63-72