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The purpose of this study was to find out what kind of learning climate exists
in the EFL classroom. To achieve the objective of the study, basic research
questions were asked with regard to learning climate factors such as materials,
learning environment, teacher-student relationship, student peer
relationships and classroom physical arrangements. Descriptive method was
used and the study was conducted at Bahir Dar preparatory secondary school
in Bahir Dar town. Systematic random sampling was used to select adequate
number of respondents. The samples consisted of 160 students and four
teachers and additional four students were interviewed. To collect data,
questionnaire, observation and interview ware used and analyzed using t-test
one sample statistics. The findings revealed that materials were not up to their
expectations. They savored the lower scales in the liker scale. The teacher
student relation was positive. The student peer relationship was not strong.
The classroom physical arrangement had a positive response. The learning
environment had a negative response. And finally, it was recommended that
teachers acknowledge the importance of immediacy in their classroom
behaviour, provide enough time, to avoid excessive ‘on the spot’ correction, use
correction code for writing tasks, pay attention to the seating arrangement and
relate the materials to the students’ interest, knowledge and everyday
experiences. |
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