A History of Addis Ababa University’s Faculty of Education from Inception to 1974

This paper attempts at reconstructing the history of the Faculty of Education of Addis Ababa University until 1974. It records the development of the faculty since its inception in careful detail, with due attention to major events, organizational adjustments, and educational reforms that marked its...

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Main Authors: Teferi Mekonnen Bekel, Abdussamad H. Ahmad
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Language:Amharic
Published: Institute of Ethiopian Studies 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Ethiopian Studies
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Online Access:https://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/JES/article/view/11166
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description This paper attempts at reconstructing the history of the Faculty of Education of Addis Ababa University until 1974. It records the development of the faculty since its inception in careful detail, with due attention to major events, organizational adjustments, and educational reforms that marked its path. The analysis explores how the Faculty of Education adapted to Ethiopia’s changing social and political landscape, illustrating its crucial role in influencing the nation’s educational system. Key contributions of the faculty to teacher training, curriculum development, and educational policy form a core component of this study. It also reviews the various phases of development, challenges faced in the initial years, strategies adopted to overcome them, and how these moves impacted the greater schema of education. It develops a comprehensive account of how internal and external challenges were responded to by the faculty through the examination of archival documents and primary sources, and how such reactions shaped its evolving role. The narrative also highlights the interplay between the Faculty’s development and broader historical trends, such as political shifts, educational reforms, and societal changes. This contextualization underscores how the Faculty’s efforts were intertwined with national developments and global educational movements. The study not only offers a detailed historical account but also provides valuable insights into the institution’s successes and struggles, offering a foundation for understanding its subsequent evolution. This comprehensive exploration aims to contribute to a deeper appreciation of the Faculty of Education’s formative years and its lasting impact on Ethiopia’s educational landscape.
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spelling doaj-art-559fee35861f4e07869c6f611af980362025-08-20T02:12:51ZamhInstitute of Ethiopian StudiesJournal of Ethiopian Studies0304-22433007-40882025-01-01572639211169A History of Addis Ababa University’s Faculty of Education from Inception to 1974Teferi Mekonnen Bekel0Abdussamad H. Ahmad1Addis Ababa UniversityAddis Ababa UniversityThis paper attempts at reconstructing the history of the Faculty of Education of Addis Ababa University until 1974. It records the development of the faculty since its inception in careful detail, with due attention to major events, organizational adjustments, and educational reforms that marked its path. The analysis explores how the Faculty of Education adapted to Ethiopia’s changing social and political landscape, illustrating its crucial role in influencing the nation’s educational system. Key contributions of the faculty to teacher training, curriculum development, and educational policy form a core component of this study. It also reviews the various phases of development, challenges faced in the initial years, strategies adopted to overcome them, and how these moves impacted the greater schema of education. It develops a comprehensive account of how internal and external challenges were responded to by the faculty through the examination of archival documents and primary sources, and how such reactions shaped its evolving role. The narrative also highlights the interplay between the Faculty’s development and broader historical trends, such as political shifts, educational reforms, and societal changes. This contextualization underscores how the Faculty’s efforts were intertwined with national developments and global educational movements. The study not only offers a detailed historical account but also provides valuable insights into the institution’s successes and struggles, offering a foundation for understanding its subsequent evolution. This comprehensive exploration aims to contribute to a deeper appreciation of the Faculty of Education’s formative years and its lasting impact on Ethiopia’s educational landscape.https://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/JES/article/view/11166faculty of education, addis ababa university, educational reforms, teacher training, and curriculum development.
spellingShingle Teferi Mekonnen Bekel
Abdussamad H. Ahmad
A History of Addis Ababa University’s Faculty of Education from Inception to 1974
Journal of Ethiopian Studies
faculty of education, addis ababa university, educational reforms, teacher training, and curriculum development.
title A History of Addis Ababa University’s Faculty of Education from Inception to 1974
title_full A History of Addis Ababa University’s Faculty of Education from Inception to 1974
title_fullStr A History of Addis Ababa University’s Faculty of Education from Inception to 1974
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title_short A History of Addis Ababa University’s Faculty of Education from Inception to 1974
title_sort history of addis ababa university s faculty of education from inception to 1974
topic faculty of education, addis ababa university, educational reforms, teacher training, and curriculum development.
url https://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/JES/article/view/11166
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