Hampering Factors To Implement Active Learning In Some Selected Second Cycle Primary Schools of Central Zone In Tigray
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2001-05
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Addis Ababauniversity
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the hampering factors in implementing
active learning in the second cycle of government primary schools of central zone in
Tigray region. The sources of data were 104 teachers, 10 school principals and 11
curriculum developers. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select
wereda and school samples. More over, an available sampling method was used to
involve teachers, school principals and curriculum developers. Questionnaire was
used as data gathering tool. And, the secured data were analyzed using percentages
and descriptive phrases.
The findings of the study, then, revealed that the attitude of teachers and school
principals towards active learning were found to be satisfactory. The result of the
study also showed some major problems that ham~r the implementation of active
learning. The identified serious problems were: inadequacy of teacher's pre-service
and in-service training (lack of significant attention to refreshment courses), poor
and unconducive organization of curricular materials, lack of frequent preparation
and utilization of instructional materials that facilitate the implementation of
active learning, poor classroom condition and less competency of school principals in
accomplishing most of the expected activities
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Implement Active Learning