Perceptions and Practices of Active Learning in Efl Classes of Dilla University
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2008-06
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The purpose of this study was to investigate perceptions and practices of
active learning, to assess how the perceptions of instructors and students
influence their practices of active learning and to identify factors affecting
the implementation of active learning. To conduct the study, qualitative
method was employed. The study was conducted in Dilla University and
the data were collected from 60 students and 8instructors of the University
.In the selection of the sample population purposive and systematic
sampling were used. The main instrument of data collection was. The data
were analyzed using percentage, mean and grand mean. The findings of
the study revealed that the main implementers of active learning
(instructors and students) have perceived active learning positively. In
spite of their good perceptions, their practices of active learning were low
.Among the factors affecting the effective implementation of active learning;
instructors’ and students’ tendency to traditional/lecture method, lack of
students interest, shortage of time, lack of instructional material and large
class size were the major ones. Finally, recommendations were forwarded
based on the major findings so as to minimize problems encountered and
maximize the implementation of active learning.
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Perceptions and Practices