An investigation into the challenges faced by science teachers in conducting practical lessons. A case of secondary schools in Nyanga district of Manicaland province
- Author
- CHIROMBE, J.
- Title
- An investigation into the challenges faced by science teachers in conducting practical lessons. A case of secondary schools in Nyanga district of Manicaland province
- Abstract
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This study aims at investigating these challenges in secondary schools in Nyanga district of Manicaland province and provide strategies that could be taken by schools, policy makers and relevant stakeholders to address these and enhance the effectiveness of practical lessons. In this research study the
researcher investigated the factors affecting
science teachers in conducting practical lessons in schools of Nyanga District in Manicaland Province. To investigate, the researcher collected qualitative and quantitative data using a mixed questionnaire. The data showed that various challenges are faced by teachers and these include shortage of wellequipped modern science laboratories, shortage of Laboratory technicians, shortage of enough resources for use during practical lessons such as chemicals and laboratory equipment, large classes and shortage of enough time allocated on timetables for
conducting practical lessons. These challenges significantly impact on conducting practical lessons, learners learning outcome and overall science education. - Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Science education
- practical lessons
- teaching and learning
- Supervisor
- Dr Makado
- Media
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JONATHAN CHIROMBE.