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This study aimed at investigating the implementations and challenges in using literary
texts in English textbook with reference to grade 10 Woldia General Secondary School
and Woldia Millennium General Secondary School students. To achieve this objective,
descriptive survey research design with mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methods was
employed. Textbook analysis, classroom observation, interview and questionnaire were
employed to scrutinize various themes of the study. The data were collected and analyzed
to find out implementations and challenges in using literary text in English textbook.
Participants were five teachers for classroom observation and interview, twelve students
for interview, and 302 students were selected for questionnaire using simple random
sampling technique through lottery system. Literary texts analysis showed that texts lack
activities to equip students‟ language awareness. Classroom observation revealed that
teachers teach vocabulary before or after reading texts. They read texts in various voices
and ask students to read loudly. Then they do comprehension exercises. As a result of
interview a number new words, poetic structures, socio cultural unfamiliarity and lack of
horizontal relation affect learners and teachers. Based on the findings, recommendation
was given as stakeholders should take challenges in to consideration and add more
explanations on teachers‟ guide. Teaching - learning resources including audio-video
should be in school library. |
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