Challenges encountered by combined science teachers on utilisation of practical sessions at form three level, in two schools in Nembudzia Zone.

Author
Nhidza, O.
Title
Challenges encountered by combined science teachers on utilisation of practical sessions at form three level, in two schools in Nembudzia Zone.
Abstract
The researcher conducted a study to investigate the challenges encountered by combined science teachers on practical sessions in teaching and learning. The study was contacted in two schools, in Nembudzia zone Gokwe North district. This study utilized a qualitative descriptive case study to explain challenges encountered by combined science teachers during practical sessions in teaching and learning. The researcher used interviews, focus groups and observations as data collection instruments. This researcher interviewed five teachers, forty learners and two headmasters from school X and Y. Focus group discussions were done with 8 groups and observations were made during combined science lessons delivery. Data collected from interviews, observations and focus groups were analyzed using themes that originated from the data gathered. The findings revealed that the schools are experiencing different challenges, they are lacking laboratory materials, and equipment are old and damaged, lacking administrative support and many more. The study recommended that school science laboratories should be sufficiently equipped with laboratory equipment to help accommodate all learners. Furthermore, assessment of practical sessions should be given immediate attention and intensify monitoring by school heads, schools should frequently organise continuous professional development meetings for their teachers so that they share ideas for new developments in research. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should provide more laboratory equipments to schools to strengthen the learning and to provide more funds for construction of proper laboratories to secondary schools.
Date
2024
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
combined science
practical sessions
Supervisor
Dr. H. Chinhara
Item sets
Department of Science and Mathematical Foundations
Media
Nhidza Ordleen

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