The Status Of Mother Tongue Education In Sebeta Town Government Primary Schools

The main objective of the study is to examine the role of mother tongue education inrnbuilding ethnic identity and developing self esteem of the learners at primary level. Thernstudy focused on government owned primary schools found in Sebeta Town Administrationrnin Special Zone of Oromia Surrounding Finfinne. To evaluate the outcome of the purposernof mother tongue education, exploratory research method is used. Regarding datarncollection primary and secondary data sources are utilized. The assessment is madernthrough the combination of different data collection methods such as surveyrn/questionnaire/, in depth interview, focus group discussion, content analysis of text books,rnrelated literature and documents.rnThe major findings the study came up with are; language used in the text books hasrnlimitations regarding grammar; variety of vocabulary and usage of different dialects.rnAmong the objectives of mother tongue education acquisition of good command of thernlanguage and developing socio cultural awareness are not attained. In general, learners ofrnprimary level second cycle in Sebeta Town Administration government primary schoolsrnare at low status in knowledge of Afan Oromo, social and cultural values and history of thernpeople to build ethnic identity and develop self esteem

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