Barriers to effective implantation of mathematical simulations in the classroom: A teacher’s perspective.
- Author
- Murefu, V. B.
- Title
- Barriers to effective implantation of mathematical simulations in the classroom: A teacher’s perspective.
- Abstract
- The purpose of the study was about, Barriers to effective implantation of mathematical simulations in the classroom: A teacher’s perspective. A case study of three schools in Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province. The objectives of the study were to identify and describe the specific challenges that mathematics teachers face when using simulations in their teaching practices in Zimbabwean secondary schools. Secondly to investigate the factors that contribute to these challenges. Lastly to explore possible solutions and strategies for addressing these challenges. The study was guided by the constructivist theory, which postulates that learning is an active process during which the learner utilizes current or post knowledge to construct new ideas or concepts of content. The study adopted case study research method. Collected data was analyzed by use of tables and charts. Description of the qualitative data using themes generated from the collected data was also used. It was found that schools do not have enough ICT resources hence simulations are not being adequately carried out by teachers in shools. The study also observed that there are no computer simulations of greater quality in schools for better understanding of mathematics concepts simulations, ones of higher quality are expensive for schools alone to buy. Thirdly, teachers do not have enough ICT skills. The last finding was a problem of electrical shortage which disturbs the use of simulations. Furthermore, the study recommended that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and schools must ensure that learners have enough material resources for them to use simulations for mathematics concepts mastery. Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and schools should buy certified online computer chemistry simulations from good programmers and install them in schools so as to enhance proper mathematics subject mastery in students. School heads, head of departments, District offices and Provincial offices should organize ICT simulation workshops and in-service training for teachers for them to upgrade their skills and be effective mathematics teachers. The government must source for alternative means of providing electric power which are solar systems and provide schools so as to solve the issue of lack of electrical power. This will enhance proper learning through the use of simulations. The last recommendation is that the government should embrace the use of simulations in all school as the world is changing into a digital computer world.
- Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- mathematical simulations
- Supervisor
- Dr. Ndemo
- Media
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MUREFU VITALIS BRIGHT