Exploring Teachers' and Parents' Roles in Helping Pupils Learn Reading
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2011-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The main objective (j·this study is to investigate problems pupilsfilce in their practice and
learning to read. It also checks whether teachers and parents use their roles in early
reading or not. To collect data based on the objectives provided above, instruments have
been used. These are: structured observation, tests, structured interview, open-ended
interviews and unstructured/ocus group discussion. The data were organized and ana~yzed
more of qualitatively. As a result, the findings indicated that teachers were unable to use
appropriate methods, teaching aids and reading materials in the classroom. The pupils '
lower marks cOll(irmed that the parents ;lid not help their children at home. The reasons
and solutions related to problems 0/ learning to read were also found out using semistructured
interview and focus group discussion. The ineffectiveness 0/ teachers' and
parents ' roles in learning to read resulted in making the pupils have lower level of reading
ability. Eventually, it was recommended that teachers should be trained to make them use
of appropriate methods, teaching aids and reading materials. Strengthening the
relationship between teachers and parents, making the children attend pre-school
education and having the access 0/ reading rooms and libraries were also put as solutions
to al/eviate the problems.
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Exploring Teachers' and Parents' Roles