Enhancing Chemistry practical skills: an exploratory study on Ordinary Level students in Zimbabwe · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author: Mutaki, Jethro.
Title: Enhancing Chemistry practical skills: an exploratory study on Ordinary Level students in Zimbabwe
Abstract: The study was conducted because of persistent challenges, including inadequate ICT infrastructure, limited teacher training, and resistance to adopting new technologies. Addressing these challenges is crucial to harnessing the full potential of ICT in teaching chemistry practicals. In the Zimbabwean context, where limited research exists, this study aims to explore the effectiveness of ICT-based instruction in teaching chemistry practicals to Ordinary Level students. By investigating the impact of ICT on student learning outcomes, this study contributes to the development of effective ICT-based teaching strategies, ultimately enhancing the quality of chemistry education in Zimbabwe. It was noted that some of the challenges delaying the full implementation of such tools in learning of Chemistry practicals are beyond school administration abilities like availability of electricity and network. However teachers and learners are all in agreement that use of ICT enhanced Chemistry practicals will significantly improve understanding, practical skills and hands on and general interest in learning Chemistry through practicals. Although learners appreciate their use, ICT tools are very scarce in the urban and rural school sampled by the researcher. There is however encouraging belief in both teachers and learners that the use of ICT based experiments will significantly improve student understanding, practical skills, problem solving skills and general motivation in the learning of Chemistry practicals.
Date: October 2024
Publisher: BUSE
Keywords: Chemistry Practical,; Ordinary Level Students,
Supervisor: N/A

Item sets: Department of Science and Mathematical Foundations

Media: MUTAKI JETHRO