Arsi Negele: An Historical Survey of Education and Educational Institutions in the town of Arsi Negele since 1950's to present

Abstract This thesis examines the historical survey of education and an educational institution in the town of Arsi Negele since 1950’s to present. The main objective of this study was to explore historical foundation, expansion and development of education and educational institutions in the town of Arsi Negele. To realize this, primary sources, archival materials, secondary sources and information from some knowledgeable individuals, were gathered through interview and document analysis. The collected data’s were analyzed through qualitative and descriptive analysis approach. For the sake of this study 28 informants were identified by using purposive sampling. While the selection took place the following considerations had taken in to account; educational background, age, work experience and knowledge. Most of the informants were selected from educational institutions (head of education Bureau, Supervisors, school principals) of the town and other old age informants who have the exposure to the issue under investigation. This research would bring a number of benefits for different organs. Firstly it would create clear understanding for the research users about the issue under investigation. Secondly it will provide a brief and reliable account for the education bureau regarding education and educational institutions of the town. Thirdly it also attract and stimulate further researches to be undertaken on the issues raised and other related issues. Finally it is expected to serve as a significant and reliable ground for planners and development partners of governmental and non- governmental organizations. Some of the findings of this thesis were the role of traditional institutions was replaced by modern ones, dynamics of subjects, evaluation system, medium of instruction, administrative strategy, change of parental attitude towards education, mode of educational delivery and technological application, involvement of private business men and special needs education.