The Implementation of Active Learning Approach in Selected Upper Primary Schools of Addis Ababa
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2009-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
True learning demands engaging learners in active and purposive use of
infonnationfrom their environment and other sources to malee a better life. The
purpose of this study was to investigate the stal1Ls of the implementalion of
active learning approach in some selected governmental and private upper
primary schools in Addis Ababa. Data were generaled using a questionnaire
that was dispatched to a purposively selected 63 teachers and 124 students, an
interview conducted with a purposively selected 8 school principals, classrooms
observations and review of cUlTicular malerials. By employing a descriplive
survey research method, the study found out that cLlthough the implemenLation
of active learning approach is emphasized in the policy, currenlly lectllre
methods, in which teachers' talles dominate in most classrooms. The obstacles
found were teachers' lacle of sleills, inappropriate curricular materials, lack oj
school facilities to implement active learning and to some extent students' and
teachers' lack of positive attitude towards active learning. The result seems to
suggest that the policy has set e:>..pectations on schools to implement active
learning approach that demands more than what they actually can do at the
moment. Therefore, provision of more enabling conditions such CiS instructional
resources, suitable curricular materials and conlimlOtlS and relevcmt in-service
and pre-service trainings Jor upper primary school teachers is highly essential
to improve the implementation of active learning.
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Implementation of Active Learning Approach