Implementing a flipped classroom approach in enhancing classic genetics learning at a secondary school in Zimbabwe
- Author
- Runesu, L.
- Title
- Implementing a flipped classroom approach in enhancing classic genetics learning at a secondary school in Zimbabwe
- Abstract
- The research investigated the flipping of Mendel genetics at a secondary schools in Zimbabwe. Also, the influence of gender on the performance of students exposed to flipped classroom and traditional lecture method was examined. The sample for the study comprised of 30 student with a gender distribution of 15 male students (50%) and 15 female students (50%) sampled from a secondary school in Kwekwe District of Midlands. The study employed a pre-test and post-test control group design, a type of quasi-experimental design, in evaluating the impact of flipped classroom learning on students' understanding of Mendel genetics. Students in both the experimental (flipped classroom) and control (traditional teaching) groups were put to a pretest to measure their prior knowledge of Mendel genetics as well as a post-test after they were exposed to the two teaching methods. Results of the pre-test and post-test scores within each group were assessed by comparing the standard deviation. To compare the mean scores of the flipped classroom and traditional lecture method groups, an independent sample t-test (two-tailed) was conducted. The standard deviation for pretest and post test in the flipped group and traditional group was found to be 12 and10 respectively, which showed, that the flipped classroom proved to be more effective than the traditional method. However, no significant difference existed in the performance of male and female students exposed to flipped classroom. The findings of this study have significant practical implications for teachers and educators, suggesting that the flipped classroom approach can be a valuable tool in improving student performance in genetics and potentially other science subjects. By adopting this approach, educatorscan help students develop a deeper understanding of complex genetic concepts, preparing them for success in an increasingly science-driven world.
- Date
- June 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Learning,
- Classic genetics,
- Supervisor
- Dr. D. Dziva,
- Media
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