An assessment of the extent to which active learning strategies are implemented in efl classes: the case of grade nine students of jiren high school, jimma.

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.