Kelemu Zelalem Berhanu
Biographic Data
| ID | 4609939 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kelemu Zelalem Berhanu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kelemu Zelalem |
| FAMILY NAME | Berhanu |
| SIGNATURE | BERHANU K Z |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Johannesburg |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5397-8780 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Predicting academic achievement through teachers’ classroom management and students’ classroom participation in Ethiopian secondary schools
The primary goal of this study was to examine the relationship between teachers’ classroom management practices and students’ classroom participation and academic achievement. This study used a method of quantitative approach and a correlational research design. The target population of this study is 360 Grade 11 students at Mertulemariam Secondary School and 12 teachers who teach these students. From these, 179 Grade 11th students were randomly …
The implementation of inclusive education for students with special educational needs in Ethiopian primary schools
This study investigates the implementation of inclusive education for students with special educational needs (SENs) in Ethiopian primary schools. The study employed qualitative research design, using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and school observations. Findings show that teachers are keen to implement differentiated and collaborative instruction to accommodate students with SEN, yet challenges endure due to limited resou…
Emotional intelligence of school leaders and teacher morale in Pakistani secondary schools
The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) competencies of school leaders and teacher morale in secondary schools in Pakistan. A questionnaire-based survey with a cross-sectional design was conducted with 50 school leaders and 250 teachers from five administrative regions in Pakistan. The findings indicated that the overall EI scores were moderate with the Social Awareness & Relationship …
Enhancing digital learning
This study explores how the Learning Management System (LMS) features and its usability affect students’ engagement and influence their perceived academic performance in the higher education of Malaysia. Grounded on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT), it employs a qualitative phenomenological approach to study the students’ lived experiences in using the LMS platforms. Data was collected through semi-structu…
Human resource management functions in secondary schools of Ethiopia
Purpose Human resources appear to be the primary factors in any organization's success or failure, as they make use of other resources like money, machines, materials, procedures, information and time that allow organizations (schools) to operate efficiently. To that effect, the effective management of resources, particularly the human part, often requires serious attention. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the practices and challenges of…
Strategies principals used to develop teachers’ psychological empowerment in primary schools, Ethiopia
The idea of empowerment has gained popularity recently as a powerful tool for improving organizational efficiency. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine strategies principals used to develop teachers’ psychological empowerment. A case study research approach was employed. Information was obtained from nine teachers and five principals through interviews. As a result, to empower teachers’ sense of meaning about their job, principals f…
The role of teachers’ language usage in the relationship between their awareness toward the concept of gender equality and gender pedagogy practice in upper primary schools
Adjustments teachers undertake to support gender equality in and through education will likewise raise the standard of instruction as a whole. Thus, to properly understand the teachers’ gender-responsive pedagogy through a feminist pedagogy lens, it is critical to grasp the mediating factors via a holistic approach. This study seeks to investigate the mediating effect of teachers’ language usage in the relationship between awareness of the concep…
The relationship between principals’ pedagogical leadership practices and teachers’ job performance
principals' practice of pedagogical leaders plays a predictive role in teachers' job performance. Specific sociodemographic factors also have a role in shaping leadership perceptions and performance outcomes. This study added to the body of knowledge in the fields of education and leadership about work performance and leadership style. In the end, the study inspired stakeholders in schools, government decision-makers, and other researchers to con…
Development and validation of pedagogical leadership scale
Purpose Pedagogical leadership (PL) has been regarded as the best leadership style in the education sector. Thus, the aim of this study was to develop and validate a pedagogical leadership scale (PLS). Design/methodology/approach Two distinct approaches (inductive and deductive) were utilized. First, a review of the literature was conducted, and then qualitative data were collected through interviews, and their responses were categorized into 40 …
Primary school principals' strategies to develop the social capital of students of east gojjam province, Ethiopia
Although building social capital improves student learning and the effectiveness of schools in educating students, it still needs to be explored in the area of primary schools. Thus, this case study was undertaken to explore the practices of primary school principals to develop students' social capital by taking social capital theory as a theoretical lens. Five school principals were selected purposefully from primary schools in Ethiopia. Themati…
The relationship between parent-teacher-student association (PTSA) involvement in school and academic achievement as mediated by learning engagement in the case of primary schools
Participation of the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) at school has been shown to be critical to students' academic success. Nonetheless, Ethiopia has a dearth of empirical research in this regard. Therefore, using the study-demand resource model as a theoretical foundation, the current study attempts to investigate the relationship between PTSA involvement in school, learning engagement, and academic achievement. A correlational researc…
Political reform and religious violence in some Ethiopian regions since 2018
In the post-1991 period, the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front clearly endorsed the separation of state and religion. More importantly, the government is obliged to deliver equal protection for the peaceful worshiping and well-being of religious institutions. However, there is little or no protection given to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and Christians, specifically in the post 2018 political transition. Therefore, this study exa…
The role of socio-demographic characteristics and school-community communication in community involvement in curriculum implementation of primary schools, Ethiopia
Enhancing the link between schools and the community is essential since the quality of a school's interaction with the surrounding community has a significant impact on its success or failure. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine how school-community communication and personal characteristics predict community involvement in curriculum implementation in the Mektewa District, Ethiopia. A convergent parallel mixed research design wit…
Ethiopian women experiencing infertility
The main purpose of this study was to explore the social and cultural challenges and coping strategies of women experiencing infertility in Bichena Town, Ethiopia. This study followed a qualitative research approach and a descriptive phenomenological design. This study applied a purposive sampling technique and selected 30 samples. Through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used. Thematic analysis was e…
Adequacy of capacity building and stakeholder involvement in decentralized education management
Decentralization is a means of enhancing the access, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of educational services. However, no study has been carried about in the study area. Thus, the main purpose of this study is to assess the adequacy of capacity building and stakeholder involvement in decentralized education management in secondary schools in Enebsie Sarmider district, Ethiopia. With a parallel convergent mixed research design, data were co…
The mediating role of healthy lifestyle behavior in the relationship between religious practice and academic achievement in university students
University students' healthy lifestyle behavior doesn't play an intervening variable in the effect of religious practice on academic achievement. Possible practical implications and recommendations have been forwarded
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Adequacy of capacity building and stakeholder involvement in decentralized education management
Decentralization is a means of enhancing the access, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of educational services. However, no study has been carried about in the study area. Thus, the main purpose of this study is to assess the adequacy of capacity building and stakeholder involvement in decentralized education management in secondary schools in Enebsie Sarmider district, Ethiopia. With a parallel convergent mixed research design, data were co…
The mediating role of healthy lifestyle behavior in the relationship between religious practice and academic achievement in university students
University students' healthy lifestyle behavior doesn't play an intervening variable in the effect of religious practice on academic achievement. Possible practical implications and recommendations have been forwarded
Primary school principals' strategies to develop the social capital of students of east gojjam province, Ethiopia
Although building social capital improves student learning and the effectiveness of schools in educating students, it still needs to be explored in the area of primary schools. Thus, this case study was undertaken to explore the practices of primary school principals to develop students' social capital by taking social capital theory as a theoretical lens. Five school principals were selected purposefully from primary schools in Ethiopia. Themati…
The relationship between parent-teacher-student association (PTSA) involvement in school and academic achievement as mediated by learning engagement in the case of primary schools
Participation of the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) at school has been shown to be critical to students' academic success. Nonetheless, Ethiopia has a dearth of empirical research in this regard. Therefore, using the study-demand resource model as a theoretical foundation, the current study attempts to investigate the relationship between PTSA involvement in school, learning engagement, and academic achievement. A correlational researc…
Political reform and religious violence in some Ethiopian regions since 2018
In the post-1991 period, the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front clearly endorsed the separation of state and religion. More importantly, the government is obliged to deliver equal protection for the peaceful worshiping and well-being of religious institutions. However, there is little or no protection given to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and Christians, specifically in the post 2018 political transition. Therefore, this study exa…
The role of socio-demographic characteristics and school-community communication in community involvement in curriculum implementation of primary schools, Ethiopia
Enhancing the link between schools and the community is essential since the quality of a school's interaction with the surrounding community has a significant impact on its success or failure. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine how school-community communication and personal characteristics predict community involvement in curriculum implementation in the Mektewa District, Ethiopia. A convergent parallel mixed research design wit…
Ethiopian women experiencing infertility
The main purpose of this study was to explore the social and cultural challenges and coping strategies of women experiencing infertility in Bichena Town, Ethiopia. This study followed a qualitative research approach and a descriptive phenomenological design. This study applied a purposive sampling technique and selected 30 samples. Through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and key informant interviews were used. Thematic analysis was e…
Strategies principals used to develop teachers’ psychological empowerment in primary schools, Ethiopia
The idea of empowerment has gained popularity recently as a powerful tool for improving organizational efficiency. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine strategies principals used to develop teachers’ psychological empowerment. A case study research approach was employed. Information was obtained from nine teachers and five principals through interviews. As a result, to empower teachers’ sense of meaning about their job, principals f…
The role of teachers’ language usage in the relationship between their awareness toward the concept of gender equality and gender pedagogy practice in upper primary schools
Adjustments teachers undertake to support gender equality in and through education will likewise raise the standard of instruction as a whole. Thus, to properly understand the teachers’ gender-responsive pedagogy through a feminist pedagogy lens, it is critical to grasp the mediating factors via a holistic approach. This study seeks to investigate the mediating effect of teachers’ language usage in the relationship between awareness of the concep…
The relationship between principals’ pedagogical leadership practices and teachers’ job performance
principals' practice of pedagogical leaders plays a predictive role in teachers' job performance. Specific sociodemographic factors also have a role in shaping leadership perceptions and performance outcomes. This study added to the body of knowledge in the fields of education and leadership about work performance and leadership style. In the end, the study inspired stakeholders in schools, government decision-makers, and other researchers to con…
Development and validation of pedagogical leadership scale
Purpose Pedagogical leadership (PL) has been regarded as the best leadership style in the education sector. Thus, the aim of this study was to develop and validate a pedagogical leadership scale (PLS). Design/methodology/approach Two distinct approaches (inductive and deductive) were utilized. First, a review of the literature was conducted, and then qualitative data were collected through interviews, and their responses were categorized into 40 …
Predicting academic achievement through teachers’ classroom management and students’ classroom participation in Ethiopian secondary schools
The primary goal of this study was to examine the relationship between teachers’ classroom management practices and students’ classroom participation and academic achievement. This study used a method of quantitative approach and a correlational research design. The target population of this study is 360 Grade 11 students at Mertulemariam Secondary School and 12 teachers who teach these students. From these, 179 Grade 11th students were randomly …
The implementation of inclusive education for students with special educational needs in Ethiopian primary schools
This study investigates the implementation of inclusive education for students with special educational needs (SENs) in Ethiopian primary schools. The study employed qualitative research design, using semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and school observations. Findings show that teachers are keen to implement differentiated and collaborative instruction to accommodate students with SEN, yet challenges endure due to limited resou…
Emotional intelligence of school leaders and teacher morale in Pakistani secondary schools
The main purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) competencies of school leaders and teacher morale in secondary schools in Pakistan. A questionnaire-based survey with a cross-sectional design was conducted with 50 school leaders and 250 teachers from five administrative regions in Pakistan. The findings indicated that the overall EI scores were moderate with the Social Awareness & Relationship …
Enhancing digital learning
This study explores how the Learning Management System (LMS) features and its usability affect students’ engagement and influence their perceived academic performance in the higher education of Malaysia. Grounded on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT), it employs a qualitative phenomenological approach to study the students’ lived experiences in using the LMS platforms. Data was collected through semi-structu…
Human resource management functions in secondary schools of Ethiopia
Purpose Human resources appear to be the primary factors in any organization's success or failure, as they make use of other resources like money, machines, materials, procedures, information and time that allow organizations (schools) to operate efficiently. To that effect, the effective management of resources, particularly the human part, often requires serious attention. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the practices and challenges of…
Pedagogy (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Parental Involvement in Education (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies (5 works) · Geography (4 works) · Academic achievement (3 works) · Early Childhood Education and Development (3 works) · Economic growth (3 works)