Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): Dilla Journal of Education

Message from Editor-in-Chief

Dear Readers,

It is with great pleasure that we announce the publication of Volume 3, Issue 2 of the Dilla Journal of Education. This issue features five insightful articles categorized into three subject areas: Educational Planning and Management, Educational Psychology, and Special Needs and Inclusive Education.

In the Educational Planning and Management category, we explore the impacts of decentralized educational management in the Gedeo Zone and its implications for quality education. We also address the nature and perceptions of conflicts in Ethiopian universities, alongside an examination of Somaliland education partners’ policies and school leadership practices, highlighted through case studies from Hargeisa, Somaliland.

In the Educational Psychology section, we present a narrative analysis of Ethiopian medical students' major department choice, focusing on the factors influencing their decisions, as well as their performance and challenges. Finally, in the Special Needs and Inclusive Education category, we delve into the lived experiences and barriers faced by students with physical disabilities in practical health and physical education within Ethiopian secondary schools.

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the authors for their valuable contributions, the reviewers for their critical insights, and everyone involved in the editorial team for their dedication and hard work. Your efforts have made this publication possible and enriched the academic discourse in the field of education.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you find this issue both informative and inspiring.

Warm regards,

Misganu Legesse Bareke (PhD, Associate Professor)

Editor-in-Chief

Dilla Journal of Education