Assessing the impact of technology in the teaching and learning of O’level physics : a case study of a selected high school in Plumtree · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Mukangara, G.

Title

Assessing the impact of technology in the teaching and learning of O’level physics : a case study of a selected high school in Plumtree

Abstract

The Study was conducted to assess the impact of technology in the teaching and learning of “O” level Physics at a selected school in Plumtree. The objectives of the study were to assess the impact of specific technological tools or resources on student learning outcomes, to compare different approaches of integrating technology into teaching practices and their effectiveness and to assess teacher attitudes and perceptions towards using technology in the classroom at selected school in Plumtree. Literature review was gathered from local and global scholars and authors to compare what other researchers have done. A mixture of quantitative and qualitative analysis survey methods were used. A total of 25 students and 5 teachers were respondents used for the study to capture effectiveness of technology in teaching and learning of Physics. The study revealed that the usage of projectors was ranked top and received a positive rating of (1.5), followed by web based learning and wireless and mobile technology, which were placed second and received a good rating of (1.4). On the other hand, the usage of audio or video cassettes, computers, and virtual classrooms received negative ratings of 0.7, 0.3, and 0. Most study respondents (20%) indicated that technology enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, while 19% others highlighted that it fosters student collaboration and only felt that technology enhances and transforms the learning process. Mobile learning, project-based learning, and online collaborations were used to compare different methods of incorporating technology into Physics teaching techniques. The results of the study showed that while aiding students' conceptual understanding, mobile learning in Physics T&L promotes creativity and higher order thinking. The researcher recommended teachers to have confidence in the productivity of technology. All of the teaching methods needed for discipline, class management and lesson delivery must be used by a teachers in class. Facilitators ought to be in charge of technology therefore, strict guidelines like internet passwords and page blocking must be implemented before classes start. In the event that resources are limited facilitators can utilize the limited technology accessible to benefit every learner such as projectors, power point and handouts.

Date

2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

technology

teaching and learning

O’level physics

Supervisor

Dr E. Mudzamiri