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    The inclusion of culture in the primary second cycle curriculum materials the case of benishangul-gumuz Regional state
    (Addis Ababa University, 2009-06) Alamaw, Tekil; Kassaye, Woube (PhD)
    The main purpose o.lthis study was to investigate the practices and challenges to include the local cultural values, traditions and skills in the upper primary education curriculum materials of Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Stale. To accomplish its purpose the study employed case study design one of the qualitative research traditions. The major data sources for the study were: curricular materials, regional curriculum experts, textbook writers/reviewers, woerda education officers, teachers and students. Seven curriculum experts, five textbook writers, five primary school teachers, two woreda education officials and two groups of sludents Fom two elementary schools, each group having seven members were included in the sludy. All respondents of this sludy were purposefully included in the study. The data gathering instruments were interview, textual analysi~ and focus group discussion. The dala obtained were described and interpreted qualitatively in light of the available literatures. The results of the study revealed that most of the informants held the view that cultural values, traditions and customs of the society, in which education to serve should be the source of the curriculum content. However, they have heterogeneous view on the type and scope o.l the cultural issues to be included in the curriculum materials. It was also found Qut thaI Ihe majority of professionals in charge of the curriculum development process lack adequate knowledge, skills, and commitment. Although, efforts have been made to incorporate local cultural issues in the curriculum materials allot is remain to make the materials relevant to the regional realities. Moreover, the attention paid to produce culturally responsive curriculum material by the concerned bodies was minimal.