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Author
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Maruta, N.
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Title
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Investigating the Impact of Hands-On Experiments on Biology Education: A Case Study of ordinary level students at Mutsonzowa Secondary School in Zvimba District, Mashonaland West Province.
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Abstract
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This study is found on the backdrop of Investigating the Impact of Hands-On Experiments on Biology Education. Biology education holds a crucial position in secondary schools as it serves as the foundation for students' comprehension of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. Despite some researchers exploring the impact of hands on teaching on science subjects, including notable innovations and discoveries, there remains a research gap regarding the effectiveness of hands-on experiments in teaching biology to ordinary level students. The study aims to investigate the current status of hands on experiments in teaching biology, their effectiveness in enhancing students' understanding of biology concepts, the challenges faced in implementing them, and strategies to improve their implementation. Biology has a special place in the curriculum of educational institutions. Numerous science-related courses, including those in biochemistry, medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, nursing, and other fields, heavily rely on biology. This research targets only a population of participants who happen to be ordinary level students at Mutsonzowa Secondary School in Zvimba District, Mashonaland West Province. A sample of 70 participants was selected to ensure the inclusion of all members with required experiences related to the impact of Hands-On Experiments on Biology Education. Summing up this research, the value of hands-on experiments towards students’ learning process and academic improvement were shown in various data collected. The bulk of the data collected
had shown positive results in most of the areas. As a result, this study has demonstrated that hands-on experiments promote students’ knowledge and builds on their intrinsic impetus. The study found that when teachers use hands-on activities in a constructive way, students become more engaged, creative, critical thinkers, and first-hand skills are developed, and the teaching and learning process becomes more efficient. Based on the results of this study, the researcher suggests that Bruner's theory of teaching in science learning be investigated further using practical trials. Further study should involve other Ordinary level students within the district and other districts as well as their Provinces, with a view to comparing the results with this research which are only in Zvimba District.
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Date
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2024
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Publisher
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BUSE
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Keywords
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Hands-On Experiments
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Biology Education
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ordinary level students
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Supervisor
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Mr W Munakandafa