Giving a tutorial class in economics subject for preparatory school students in

selected towns of Awi zone

አዊ ዞን ዉስጥ በተመረጡ ከተሞች ያሉ የመሰናዶ ተማሪዎችን በኢኮኖሚክስ የትምህርት ዓይነት የድጋፍ

ትምህርት መስጠት

Injibara University
College of business and economics
Department of economics

PRINCIPAL PROJECT DEVELOPER

Negussie Gebru
Department of Economics
Phone number: +251915260368
Email: Gebrunegussie@[Link]

Co-developers

Addisu Tadesse
Department of Economics
Email: addumamaye12@[Link]

Ayenew Endalew
Department of Economics
Email: ayenewendalew648@[Link]
Adino Andaregie
 Department of Economics
Email: adinoandaregie@[Link]

Dessalegn Degu
Department of Economics
Email: desalegndegu@[Link]

Wubetie Limenh
Department of Economics
Email: dimma@[Link]

Temesgen Yibeltal
Department of Economics
Email: temesgenyibeltal@[Link]

Kassu Hailu
Department of Economics
Email: kassuhailu@[Link]

Gebeyaw Kassie
Department of Economics
Email: gebeyawkassie@[Link]

Getachew Mulat
Department of Economics
Email: gech43@[Link]

SUBMITTED TO: COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTORATE

INJIBARA UNIVERSITY

November, 2021

INJIBARA, ETHIOPIA

N Name Educational Academic rank Email Mobile Specializati

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o level on
1 Negussie Gebru MSc lecture gebrunngussie@gmail.c 09152603 Developme
r om 68 nt
economics
2 Addisu Tadesse MSc Lectur addumamaye12@gmail. 09744641 ENRE
er com 88
3 Ayenew MSc Lectur ayenew648@[Link] 09291391 Developme
Endalew er 40 nt
economics
4 Adino MSc Lectur getadino2008@[Link] 09124370 Developme
Andaregie er m 44 nt
economics
5 Dessalegn Degu MSc Lectur dessu@[Link] 09095152 Developme
er 01 nt
economics
6 Wubetie MSc Lectur dimma@[Link] 09458700 Developme
Limenh er 31 nt
economics
7 Temesgen MSc Lectur temie@[Link] 09276212 NREE
Yibeltal er 24
8 Kassu Hailu MSc Lectur Kassu@[Link] 09211275 Policy
er 40 analysis
9 Gebeyaw MSc Lectur Gebeyaw@[Link] 09276539 Policy
Kassie er 99 analysis
10 Getachew MSc Lectur gech43@[Link] 09222637 NREE
Mulat er 82

[Link] Area: Professional Services

o Sub-Thematic Area: tutorial service
1. Duration of the Project:

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 Commencement Termination
11/03/2014 E.C. 27/06/2014 E.C.

2. Total amount of grant requested in birr (in number and word) ETB 297,698 (two
hundred ninety seven thousand six hundred ninety eight)

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 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The objective of this project is to provide a tutorial class for preparatory school students in
selected towns of Awi zone. Of course, students in preparatory school are assumed to be better
fed by the well experienced teachers they have in all subject matters. But still the implementation
of this project brings many more benefits for the students in preparatory schools. For instance,
the project is important in such a way that, since, the volumes of the subject matter is too huge to
finish in the normal time schedule for the teachers; so part of the book especially at the end
remains uncovered and this project assists the teachers to finish the subject properly. It is also
important to prepare the students for a better result in entrance exam via working the past exams
at the end of each chapter. Moreover, the project is vital for the students in refreshing their
memory of preparing for entrance exam. Finally, it is useful to introduce who are actually
lecturers for the students and it is helpful for the students’ psychology while joining the
university as freshman. Having this in mind, this tutorial will be given in three preparatory
schools found in Dangila, AddisKidam, and Tilili towns for a consecutive of 10 days in each
town in the weekend. The estimated cost of the three schools Dangila, AddisKidam, and Tilili is
ETB 101,246, ETB 98,226, and ETB 98,226, respectively which is fully funded by Injibara
University.

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1.1. Background

Ethiopia is on its way to its renaissance aiming at achieving peace, unity- with-diversity, vast and
rapid socio-economic growth, establishment of democratic systems and good governance.
Education has often been seen as a fundamentally optimistic human endeavor characterized by
aspirations for progress and betterment. It is considered by many to be a tool to destroy poverty,
achieving greater equality and acquiring wealth and building social status (Leishangthem, 2017).
Education, in a broad sense, is any act or experience that has a formative effect on mind,
character or physical ability of an individual (Bereket.T, 2015). It can be also defined as an
important weapon of achieving sustainable economic development via investment in human
capital.
Education plays a typical role in developing the ability of a country to absorb modern technology
and capacity for self-sustaining growth and development, securing economic and social progress
in which our country is not an exception. Without more and better education, it will be
increasingly difficult to utilize available resources effectively for national development and to
benefit from the global knowledge–based economy (Teshome, 2004).

Now a day, especially after the breakout of COVID pandemic in our country the education sector
is highly vulnerable and suffered from a tight schedule to cover the subject matters and leaves
the students remaining in a low performance. Therefore, this project will have an objective to
provide tutorial for the students in economics subject matter to make improve their performance.

1.2. Rationales of the project

So far, this project idea was and is not implemented in the project area by Injibara University or
any other equivalent institution specifically in economics subject matter. As it is already pointed
out in the background and summary part, the implementation of this project benefited the
students from a different perspective. The main rationales of the implementation of this project
are assisting the students for a better score in entrance exam, sharing the experiences of the
instructors to the students about campus life, creating the exposure of students to higher

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institutions, creating motivation among students to join the universities, helping students to grasp
better understanding of the subject matter etc.

1.3. Objectives of the Project

The major objective of this project is to provide a tutorial for the students in economics subject
in selected preparatory schools and assisting the teachers to cover the subject matter.

The tutorial with its core objective also adds the following values to the students:
 To share experiences for the students about the campus life by the instructors.
 To make students morally and psychologically strong for future life.
 Helping the students to prepare for the entrance exam.
 To make the student efficient in their time utilization.

1.4. Methodology

The individuals /instructors who are going to provide the tutorial will be given the time schedule
and appropriate materials are also handed in advance. The tutorial will be administered only in
the weekend after the proper adjustments are made to avoid a possible clash with the extension
program running in the university. The instructors are assigned to each chapter based on random
manner as shown in the table below via the schools and the facilitators as well.

1.4.1. Work Plan

As mentioned in the methodology the tutorial will be given by using free time of instructors and
the students as well. It will be given between November 11 and February 27 for the year 2014

E.C. Time schedule for tutorial is prepared by the project developer and available in section
1.5.2 below.

1.4.2. Duration of the tutorial

The tutorial will be conducted every weekend assuming the exceptions for 5 weeks for each
school within Dangila, AddisKidam, and Tilili schools based on the time schedule prepared. The

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facilities of tutorial room, teaching materials like chalk, duster gown are assumed to be supplied
by the school. And some financial issues regarding transportation cost and accommodation will
assumed to be financed by Injibara University.

1.5. Target Beneficiaries of the Project

This tutorial is designed for those students who are learning in Dangila, Addis Kidam, and Tilili
preparatory schools of Awi Zone.

1.6. Stake Holders of the Project

 Injibara University
 The three preparatory schools
 The eligible students for the tutorial

1.7. Project Sustainability

This project is aimed to provide a tutorial for preparatory students in the selected schools in Awi
Zone which is, in line with the community based objectives of Injibara University. This project
will be sustainably owned and run by economics department of the university in collaboration
with the respective schools and will be expectedly expanded to other preparatory schools in Awi
zone.

1.8. Risks of the Project

Of course, this project is not expected to be faced with big risks that actually hinder the success
of the project. But, still there are possible risks that could face the project. For instance,
identification of eligible students for the tutorial class because it is impossible to deliver the
tutor for all students, probable absence of the students from tutor, and the possible clash of the
tutor with other programmes are some of the possible risks that might face us during the
delivery. These risks will be addressed with due care through integrated approach of the project
team members and other stakeholders, because unless the risks are addressed properly it brings a
huge impact on the success of the project.

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 1.9. Monitoring and Evaluation

The students themselves are expected to be the main evaluator of tutorial importance and
effectiveness. But, the director of the school and the teachers as well are also responsible for
monitoring the students and the project at large. The importance and continuation or termination
of the program will be based on the feedback that will be found from the students at the end of
the first round delivery in each school.

1.9.1. Evaluation
The main focuses of the follow-up procedures will done by giving due attention on facilitating
the preconditions before tutorial will be started; by doing so community service directorate will
facilitate occasion before the tutorial in collaboration with the concerned body. During tutorial
the main responsibility will be given to facilitators at large, and directors and teachers of the
schools in collaboration with instructors.

1.9.2. Roles and responsibility of team members

The instructors should work together with the teachers in the school and the director in
identifying which portion of the book should be covered by the tutorial first, the eligible students
that must be attained the tutorial, since it is impossible to include all students due to rules and
regulations of the guideline, and related issues.

The instructors are also responsible for the preparation of the necessary materials which are
important in helping both the students and the instructor for better understanding of the chapter
they are assigned.

Contents and the role of the team

Dangila
No. Contents School teacher Facilitator Remark
1 Chapter 1 Dessalegn D. Temesgen Y. Saturday November 11
Kassu H.
Wubetie L.
Gebeyaw K.

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chapter 2 Nigussie G. Dessalegn D. Sunday November 12
Adino A.
Addisu T.

Chapter 3 Getachew Kassu H. Saturday November 18

Wubetie L.
Gebeyaw K.
Nigussie G.
chapter 4 Gebeyaw K. Kassu H. Sunday November 19
Wubetie L.
Dessalegn D.
Ayenew E.
chapter 5 Addisu T. Adino A. Saturday November 25
Wubetie L.
Nigussie G.
Temesgen Y.
chapter 6 Kassu H. Dessalegn D. Sunday November 26
Adino A.
Addisu T.
Ayenew E.
chapter 7 Wubetie L. Kassu H. Saturday December 02
Addisu T.
Dessalegn D.
Ayenew E.
chapter 8 Ayenew E. Adino A. Saturday December 03
Addisu T.
Nigussie G.
Gebeyaw K.

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 chapter 9 Adino A. Wubetie L. Saturday December 09
Gebeyaw K.
Nigussie G.
Temesgen Y.
Getachew
chapter 10 Temesgen Y. Adino A. Sunday December 10
Addisu T.
Nigussie G.
Getachew
Tilili
2 Dessalegn D. Temesgen Y. Saturday December 16
Getachew
Chapter 1 Wubetie L.
Gebeyaw K.
Nigussie G. Dessalegn D.
Adino A. Sunday December 17
chapter 2 Addisu T.
Ayenew E.

Getachew Kassu H.
Chapter 3 Wubetie L. Saturday December 23
Gebeyaw K.
Nigussie G.
Gebeyaw K. Kassu H.
Getachew Sunday December 24
chapter 4 Dessalegn D.
Ayenew E.
Addisu T. Adino A.
chapter 5 Wubetie L. Saturday January 7
Nigussie G.
Temesgen Y.

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 Kassu H. Dessalegn D.
chapter 6 Adino A. Sunday January 8
Addisu T.
Ayenew E.

Wubetie L. Getachew
chapter 7 Addisu T. Saturday January 14
Dessalegn D.
Ayenew E.
chapter 8 Ayenew E. Adino A. Sunday January 15
Addisu T.
Nigussie G.
Gebeyaw K.
chapter 9 Adino A. Wubetie L. Saturday January 21
Temesgen Y.
Nigussie G.
Kassu H.
chapter 10 Temesgen Y. Adino A. Sunday January 22
Addisu T.
Nigussie G.
Gebeyaw K.
3 Addis Dessalegn D. Temesgen Y. Saturday January 28
Kidam Kassu H.
Chapter 1 Wubetie L.
Gebeyaw K.
Nigussie G. Dessalegn D.
Adino A. Sunday January 29
chapter 2 Addisu T.
Ayenew E.

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 Getachew Kassu H.
Chapter 3 Wubetie L. Saturday February 05
Gebeyaw K.
Nigussie G.
Gebeyaw K. Getachew
Wubetie L. Sunday February 06
chapter 4 Dessalegn D.
Temesgen Y.
Addisu T. Adino A. Saturday February 12
chapter 5 Nigussie G.
Ayenew E.
Gebeyaw K.
Kassu H. Dessalegn D.
chapter 6 Adino A. Sunday February 13
Addisu T.
Ayenew E.
Temesgen Y.
Wubetie L. Kassu H.
Addisu T. Saturday February 19
chapter 7 Dessalegn D.
Ayenew E.
chapter 8 Ayenew E. Adino A. Sunday February 20
Addisu T.
Nigussie G.
Getachew
chapter 9 Adino A. Wubetie L. Saturday February 26
Gebeyaw K.
Getachew
Kassu H.
chapter 10 Temesgen Y. Adino A. Sunday February 27
Addisu T.

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 Nigussie G.
Getachew

1.9.3. Cost of Estimation of the Tutorial

The financial cost of the tutorial is determined based on the distance of tutorial centers and the
cost instructors will incurs on travel to the centers and other related issues. Based on these facts,
the tutorial cost will principally determine in collaboration with Community Service Directorate.
The cost estimation basically based on the following assumptions:
1. Average per diem allowance for instructors and facilitators
2. Professional fee for instructors and facilitators
3. Transportation cost to the centers
4. Accommodation for the instructors

1.9.4. Budget Break down

The following tutorial cost breakdown is applicable for 3 towns in Awi zone. The detailed
budget breakdown for each session is presented in the table below.

Table 1.1 Budget Breakdown for each session.

S/ N ITEM DETAIL AMOUNT IN BIRR

1 Per diem for trainer Dangila: 340*10*7days ETB 23,800

ETB 23,800
Tilili: 340*10*7days

Addis Kidam: 340*10*7days ETB 23,800

Total
ETB = 71,400
2 Transportation Dangila 25*2*10*15Day ( twice a days) = ETB 7,500

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 Tilili 15*2*10*15Day (twice a days) = ETB 4,500

Addis Kidam 15*2*10*15Day (twice a = ETB 4,500

days)

Total = ETB 16, 500

3  Accommoda  Bottled 3*85*15days*10birr per
tion water bottle = ETB 38,250
(0.5L)

 Lunch 130 birr per = ETB 165,750

item*85*15days
Total = 204,000

 Contingency 0.02*291,900 = ETB 5,838

(2%)
Grand Total ETB 297,738

N. B; The above tutorial cost breakdown will applicable for all towns in Awi zone.

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Signatures:

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Project Leader Head, College Head, Community Service Directorate of IU

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