Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Dilla Journal of Education

I am pleased to introduce the release of Volume 1, Issue 1 of the Dilla Journal of Education, a peer-reviewed bi-annual publication of Dilla University. This issue presents a diverse collection of articles that delve into critical aspects of education within Ethiopia.

On behalf of the editorial board, I invite you to explore the research presented, which examines topics such as the relationship between students' speaking achievement and foreign language speaking anxiety, as well as the assessment of factors causing cheating during examinations. Additionally, this issue addresses managing the Ethiopian education system amid emergencies, with lessons learned from the COVID-19 global crisis.

Th issue also explores the effects of cooperative learning on academic achievement and attitudes toward cooperative learning among first-year mathematics students at Dilla College of Teacher Education. Furthermore, the issue examines the coping styles, locus of control, and sex as predictors of psychological well-being among PGDT trainees at Dilla University. Lastly, we highlight the often-overlooked issue of inclusion for students with disabilities in higher education.

It is my hope that this issue provides valuable insights, stimulates further discussion, and encourages continued research within the Ethiopian education landscape. I encourage you to engage with these articles and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding educational improvement.

Finally, I extend my sincere gratitude to the authors for contributing their valuable research, to the reviewers for their rigorous and insightful feedback, and to the dedicated members of the editorial team for their tireless efforts in bringing this issue to fruition. Your commitment to scholarly excellence is highly appreciated.

Daniel Gebretsadik (PhD, Associate Professor)
Editor-in-Chief
Dilla Journal of Education