Teachers and Students' Attitude towards the Implementation of Active Learning in Primary"Ž

Abstract

The objective of the study was to assess the attitude of teachers and students in the implementation of active learning in science, mathematics, and language classes in primary schools of Amhara national regional state. Cross sectional design with mixed research approach was employed. Questionnaires were administered for 126 teaches and for 302 students. The data collected via questionnaires from teachers and students were computed through percentage, mean, chi square and ANOVA. The attitude of students were with a mean of 4.05, implies high attitude to active learning method by students and there is a significant difference in the overall attitude across the different zones P < 0.05 and the total attitude of teachers to active learning methods with a mean of 3.95,  discloses that  teachers have better attitude to active learning method and there is  a significant difference in the attitude across the zones P < 0.05). Finally, this study recommends that for Science, Mathematics and English teachers  and students to have a positive attitude across zones  about  the new educational policy reform the regional bureau and concerned body  give intensive , real and intent  training  about  active learning methods and give opportunity for teachers professional development.