Cross-Cultural Relations between Negede Weyto and Other Community Children in Kullkual Meda Elementary School

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the cross-cultural relationship of the Negeda Wayto, communities' children in Kulkuwal Media Primary School. In order to attain the objectives of the study qualitative methodology was employed. A total of 25 research participants; the members of the Negeda Waytos community parents and elders, members of the surrounding dweller communities, the school principals, the unit leaders, the senior teachers of the school, and both group of students were included in the research. All research participants were purposely selected and the data generated through interview, observation, focus group discussions, document reviewed and photography were employed. The obtaining data were analyzed thematically and meanings were constructed out of them. The findings of the study revealed that the cross-cultural relation of Negeda Wayto students are characterized; there is low involvement in co-curricular activities, the relationships with other are limited, high dropout in the school and they are negatively affected the academic performance of the students and their cross cultural relations. Negeda Wayto students are deep-rooted multidimensional and complicated as well are discriminated with educational activities in the school. Teachers have better relationship with non-Negede Wayto students. The results indicate that the curriculum did not sufficiently treat cross-cultural relations from diversity perspective. The school is not dedicated to gain the regular support of the students' families. The Negede Wotyo community children are in the school extra-curricular activities, cross-cultural relations, religion and social class treated unconsciously, they are disadvantaged in provision of school materials and uniforms, and are not beneficiaries of the universal declarations. There is no planned and focused program activated by the school to bring positive cross-cultural relations among the concerned diversities