The Utilization of Active Learning: the Case of Nifas Silk Lafto Sub-City Governmental Upper Primary School by: Biniyam
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2011-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of active learning, to
identify factors affecting the implementation of active learning either positively or
negatively in terms of teachers` commitment, classroom conditions, instructional
facilities and teachers training. Mixed methods were used to conduct the study. The
study mainly conducted in upper primary schools in Addis Ababa city administration,
in Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City. Data were collected from 169 teachers, 282 students and
3 pedagogy instructors of Kotebe college of Teachers Education. Because 75% of
teachers were graduates of Kotebe college of teachers education. In the selection of
sample population purposive and random techniques were used. The instruments of
data collection were questionnaire, interview and observation checklist. The data were
analyzed using percentage. The findings of the study proved that the implementation
of active learning was low. Among the factors affecting the implementation of active
learning, teachers training, teachers` commitment, classroom conditions, class size,
beliefs and interests of teachers in their profession were the major ones. Finally, the
following recommendations were forwarded, it is important to conduct in- service
training so that their use of active learning strategies will be improved, Even if
appropriate class size may not always be possible, the implementers of active learning
should see alternative solutions such as, dividing students into groups, demonstration
fields, field trip, laboratories and others. In addition to this, government bodies and
stake holders have to construct extra classes to solve the problem and In order to solve
the problems of teachers‟ commitment and lack of interest in the profession, school
administrators, wereda educational leaders, Addis Ababa City administration
Education bureau and Ministry of Education have to do different awareness creation
programs
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Active Learning