Practices of Active Learning in Public Universities in Ethiopia: Student and Faculty Perceptions

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Title: Practices of Active Learning in Public Universities in Ethiopia: Student and Faculty Perceptions
Language: English
Authors: Taglo Kassa (ORCID 0000-0002-3756-5668), Tamirie Andualem, Yekoyealem Desie, Fantahun Admas, Abebaw Minaye, Fiseha Teklu, Kassahun Habtamu, Seleshi Zeleke
Source: Studies in Higher Education. 2025 50(3):494-504.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Active Learning, Public Colleges, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Geographic Terms: Ethiopia
DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2024.2343953
ISSN: 0307-5079
1470-174X
Abstract: As it encourages students to solve problems on their own and guides them throughout the process, the importance of active learning has gained popularity in a growing body of scholarly literature. However, there is a paucity of research on the practice and challenges of active learning in public universities in Ethiopia. This study seeks to examine the attitudes of faculty members and students toward the practices of active learning. Data for the study were collected from randomly selected 1597 participants (404 faculty members and 1193 undergraduate students) in eight public universities. The findings revealed that most of the respondents perceived active learning positively. However, the practice of active learning was found to be low where lecture was the most frequently reported method of instruction. Faculty participants have identified factors that hinder their use of active learning methods. The study has practical implications and contributes to the literature on practices and challenges of active learning strategies in public universities.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1500154
Database: ERIC
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