Xiinxala Walsimata Silabasoota Afaan Oromoo kutaa 5-8fi Qormaata Xumura Sadarkaa 1ffaa Afaan Oromoo Kutaa 8ffaa. (Oromo)

This study is the analysis of the congruence of Afaan Oromoo Syllabi of Grades 5-8 and Regional Examination of Grade 8 with special reference to the academic years 2008-2011 E.C. To achieve this objective, mixed method design was used. Based on this design, the content analysis of the syllabi and the regional examinations has been carried out. In addition, using available and snowball sampling technique, unstructured interview was conducted with four experts of grade 8 regional examination setters. Accordingly, the congruence of the contents found in syllabi and the regional examination of Afaan Oromoo and educational objectives of the final examinations have been quantitatively (in percentage) analyzed and discussed. The data from interview was meant to help confirm quantitative data regarding issues of the congruence between the syllabi and final examinations. Besides, it was used to analyze, in focus, and identify factors affecting issues of congruity. Having put this into consideration.as the result of the study reveals, only content of reading skill has a representative congruence with the regional examination of grade eight of Afaan Oromoo for having reasonable coverage in the syllabi. Other than this, contents of writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and literature in the syllabi fail to match with the Afaan Oromoo regional examination of grade eight. In relation to this, the finding of the study uncovers that, in the process of attempts to match the syllabi and the Afan Oromo regional examination of the said grade level, making multiple choice the only option as an exam format, preparation of regional examination based on the previous ones, and the unrevised text books remain challenges to Afaan Oromoo exam experts. This, in turn, has a negative impact on the students and teachers roles to play to achieve the desired educational objectives. Therefore, the Oromia Educational Bureau is expected to evaluate to what extent the syllabi of Afaan Oromoo in the elementary level is in congruence with grade eight regional examination of the Language. Moreover, the Bureau had better improve the quality of Afaan Oromoo text books of elementary level. Finally, it is also required to provide trainings to those who are in charge of setting regional examinations of Afaan Oromoo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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