Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to assess the extent to which active learning strategies are
implemented in EFL classes at Jiren High School, grade nine students in the 2006 E.C. The study
was conducted in Jimma town. Four hundred twenty-six (426) students that account 30% of the
total population participated in the study. Besides, 8 (eight) English language teachers who teach
grade nine students were purposively selected and included in the study. Additionally, 8(eight)
students were selected by purposive sampling technique and included in the interview.
Classroom observation, questionnaire and interview were used to collect the necessary
information. Besides, students‟ text book overview was made. All the 8(eight) English teachers
were observed twice and the results of the observation were summarized. Besides, the selected
teachers responded to questionnaire and interview. The sampled students were also provided
with questionnaire and responded to it. Apart from this, the 8(eight) purposively selected
students were asked interview questions and reacted to it. The study was only delimited to Jiren
High School, grade nine students, Jimma town. Besides, descriptive study design was used in the
study. The data obtained was analyzed by using SPSS version 16.00 and the results are presented
in tables and numerical descriptions. The result of the analysis shows that the majority of the
indicated active learning strategies were used to some extent. Finally, summary and conclusions
of the results obtained are provided and possible recommendations are forwarded.
