An investigation into the effect of ICT in the teaching of Geometry at ordinary level. A case study of schools in Chiredzi District in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.
- Author
- Baloyi, Elvis
- Title
- An investigation into the effect of ICT in the teaching of Geometry at ordinary level. A case study of schools in Chiredzi District in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.
- Abstract
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT), plays an intrinsic role in facilitating the dissemination and acquisition of knowledge in all spheres of life and more-so in education, in particular, in subjects such as Mathematics and Science being some of the most dreaded subjects. There are areas in Mathematics such as Geometry that require the use of ICT to present good diagrams which will in turn appeal to the learners and help them develop love for the subject. However, the impact of ICT in the teaching of Geometry has been very minimal as a curriculum thrust. In Zimbabwe, traditional teaching methods which are teacher centered and less interactive continue to dominate classroom lesson delivery especially in Mathematics. This research study sought to investigate the effect of ICT in the teaching of Geometry in Mathematics through analyzing the determinants of ICT integration with a view to suggest strategies to be employed to enhance integration of ICT in the teaching of Geometry. The study adopted a descriptive survey design where qualitative and quantitative data was collected. Using purposive sampling method, primary data was collected using questionnaires for Mathematics teachers and interviews for the Heads of Department (Mathematics HODs), that had been pretested to ensure reliability and validity. Thirty mathematics teachers and HODs were chosen as the sample for the study of which twenty-six responded to the questionnaire. The data collected was analyzed using a combination of statistical computations and presented through graphs and tables. Interpretation was done using texts for clarity. The research proved that ICT if used properly has a great potential to motivate students, improve pass-rate and simplify the teaching and learning of Geometry at ordinary level. It also highlighted need to hold regular workshops to upgrade teachers on modern pedagogical practices whose thrust is more learner centred and promote ICT in schools. Mathematics teachers are encouraged to capitalise on the inherent love of technology and inquisitiveness inborn in learners to adopt ICT to teach especially conceived difficulty topics such as Geometry.
- Date
- 2022
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- ICT in teaching
- O Level Geometry
- Chiredzi District
- Masvingo Province
- Supervisor
- Dr. Kazunga, C.
- Media
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