Comparative Study on the Application of Constructivist Teaching Strategies in Government and Private Second Cycle Primary Schools in Addis Ababa
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2008-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The objective of the study was to assess and compare the application of
constructivist teaching strategies in private and government second cycle
primary schools in Addis Ababa. Comparative research d esign was
employed in the study. The subjects of the study were 126 private and
121 government second cycle primary school teachers . Data were collected
from the subjects through observation, questionnaire and interviews . The
quantitative data were categorized, tallied and their frequencies were
determined. The analysis was made using descriptive statistics such as
percentage and means. The qualitative data were organized, summarized,
interpreted and described in narrative manner.
The findings of the study revealed that both private and government
primary school teachers have higher perception of constructivist teaching
strategies. It was also found out that there is no noted significant
difference between them. However, regarding the implementation of
constructivist teaching strategies, the findings of the study revealed that
the strategies are poorly implemented in both private and government
schools. Teachers rely heavily on direct trans mission of knowledge through
lecture and note giving activities. They seem to favor traditional way of
teaching. The hindering factors were attributed to lack of interest in
teaching on the part of teachers, lack of interest of learning on the part to
stud ents, lack of teaching materials, unsuitable class room setting &
school environments, rigid time table were the common ones. Higher
teaching load of private teachers and lack of parental and community
support in government schools were identified as serious problems and
finally, based on the findings recommendations were forwarded.
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Application of Constructivist Teaching Strategies