SCHOOL LEADERSHIP EFFORTS AND CHALLENGES IN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS MANAGEMENTAND UTILIZATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLSOF DIRE DAWA ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the school leadership efforts and challenges in educational materials management and utilization in secondary schools of dire dawa administration. To achieve this purpose, the study employed a descriptive survey design. Hence a total of 147 sample subjects were selected in the study. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected through questionnaires, interviews and document analysis was made. Statistical package social science (SPSS) version 20 software was employed to analyze the data by percentages, means and standard deviation existing materials were not timely distributed to the users; unwanted educational materials were not timely disposed; maintenance was also not timely accomplished. As a guideline inventory expected to make at least once a year, however the finding show that inventory made when it is needed. The study also shows that, the existing plan for materials was made based on need assessment through participation is average; however, the practices of implementation was not timely reported to the users. In the other results, the practices of storages and level of damaged materials were moderately existed, there is lack of commitment and responsibilities among users were affected on the EMMU. Finally, it is recommended that training should be given to the users, materials should be timely distributed to the users, inventories should be made at least once a year, disposition and maintenance should also made on time. To close the existing gaps; the school leaders, education bureau and finance and economic development bureau of Dire Dewa Administration should come together and develop the effective improvement of EMMU for the better educational out comes.