The Implementation of Active Learning Approach in Teaching Algebra in Secondary Schools of East Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State.

Desalegn, Gerba Gutema (2014) The Implementation of Active Learning Approach in Teaching Algebra in Secondary Schools of East Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

The major objectives of this study were to investigate practices of active learning, to assess the implementation of Active learning approach and to identify factors affect the implementation of active the active learning approach in teaching Algebra in secondary schools of East Wollega zone, Oromia regional state. Based on this related literatures were reviewed. The research design employed was descriptive survey with mixed approaches. The sources of data for this study were secondary school mathematics teachers, students, school supervisors and principals of the sample schools of the zone. The main data collection instrument was questionnaires for mathematics teachers, students, school supervisors and principals. In addition, supervisors’ interview and classroom observations were used to support the data obtained through the questionnaire. Non-parametric statistical tools percentage and qualitative approaches were in order to analyse and interpret data. The study revealed that the school situations and classroom sitting arrangements, number of learners’ per-classrooms, lack of specialized trained pedagogical centre coordinators, low facilities in schools, low instructional materials and interest of learners towards learning Algebra through active approach were hindering the implementation of active learning approach in secondary schools of the zone. Improvement is needed for school situations and increasing funding, providing classroom and make number of learners standard per-class, motivating and advising students to increase their interest and training pedagogical coordinators who support the teaching and learning activities in schools were recommended

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools Q Science > QA Mathematics
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Selom Ghislain
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2018 09:29
Last Modified:	04 Oct 2018 09:29
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/5942

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