ISSN: 2360-7866

 International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review
 

International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 8(6), pp. 127-140. November, 2020.

ISSN: 2360-7866

DOI: 10.14662/IJARER2020.085

Full Length Research

Exploring the Effects of Students’ Cultural Values and Beliefs on the Implementation of Active Learning Methods: the case of Benishangul Gumuz Regional State Preparatory schools, Ethiopia

¹Habtamu Wakjiera and ²Shewa Basizew

¹(M.Ed in English Language, Tele: +251921675158)

²(M.Ed, Assistant Professor of English Language, Assosa University,Ethiopia. Tele: +2519126821368/+251909452445)

Corresponding author’s Email: fikershewa@gmail.com

Accepted 26 July 2020

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of students’ cultural values and beliefs on the implementation of active learning methods in preparatory schools in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Ethiopia. Then objectives of the study were to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with learners’ culture in connection with implementation of active learning strategy, to examine the extent to which learners’ cultural values influenced the implementation of active learning strategy in the class- rooms of preparatory schools. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were employed. Teachers, students and directors were key participants of the study. The data gathering instruments were questionnaires, interviews and classroom observations; where, questionnaire was the main tool for data collection. Simple random technique was used to draw the seven preparatory schools. Sample teachers and students were taken in simple random technique. An interview was made with teachers and students of 2018/19 who had participated in filling of the questionnaire. The data obtained through questionnaires were quantitatively analyzed and interpreted in light of available literature; whereas, the information obtained through interview and classroom observation were qualitatively described to supplement the quantitative data. The results of this study revealed that there was no clear parental discussion at home; children were not part of decision making, role playing and shouldering responsibilities at each levels of the physical and mental growth. Students were not involved in group leading, group facilitation which active learning methods require in the classroom. Despite these facts, teachers were not preparing lessons; -teachers were not assigning students to carry out various roles and responsibilities that ought to carry out as students through active learning Methods. Parents should develop culture of parental discussion so as to train their children be part of the discussion. Children themselves should develop culture of parental discussion so as to train themselves being part of the discussion held at home. The school teachers are more responsible than anybody else on their career. They need to practice their professional responsibilities (Active Learning Methods). So that, they are responsible in making their students stand on their feet. Educational bureau of the region, in general, the school administration in particular should make a close and continues discussion and follow up on teachers to check whether they are honestly carrying out their professional responsibility.

Key Words: Active learning, cultural beliefs, cultural values
 

Cite This Article As: Wakjiera, H.,  Basizew, S (2020). Exploring the Effects of Students’ Cultural Values and Beliefs on the Implementation of Active Learning Methods: the case of Benishangul Gumuz Regional State Preparatory schools, Ethiopia. Inter. J. Acad. Res. Educ. Rev. 8(6): 127-140