The Use of the Wolaitta Language as the Language of Learning in Primary School
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2001-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study aims at examin ing the extent to which both teachers and students in
the primary schools of Wolaitta zone use the Wolaitta language as the language
of learning.
The study sample included 18 teachers and students in 18 sections from 9
primary schools, which were selected randomly from three woredas of Wolaitta
zone, SNNPR. Data were gathered using questionnaire and classroom
observation checklist. And the collected data were analyzed using mainly mean
values and percentages.
The findings of the study show that there is inadequate teacher training program
to enhance teachers' use of the language, lack of student textbooks for the
effective use of the Wolaitta language, and promising del ivery of the contents in
the language and rela tive weakness in writing and reading in the language. In the
light of these findings, continuous teacher training on the use of language,
organizing self help group in whi ch teachers share their experiences and discuss
problems related to the language use, introducing the language for office work
and encouraging literary contest among the students were recommended.