Assessing the use of educational transition fund (ETF) science kits in the teaching and learning of combined science in Goto Cluster in Wedza district Zimbabwe.

Author
Mutsetse , Francisca
Title
Assessing the use of educational transition fund (ETF) science kits in the teaching and learning of combined science in Goto Cluster in Wedza district Zimbabwe.
Abstract
The aim of the study was to assess the use of Educational Transition Fund (ETF) science kits in the teaching and learning of Combined Science in Goto Cluster in Wedza District Zimbabwe.
The study was structured along the following research questions, how are the ETF Science kits being used in the in the teaching and learning of Combined Science in Goto Cluster? What challenges are being faced by the schools in Goto Cluster in the utilization of ETF Science kits? And what strategies can be used to improve the usage of ETF Science kits in teaching and learning of Combined Science? The researcher used a qualitative research approach in the form of a case study research design. The study revealed that the ETF science kits donated include science apparatus such as combined kit of chemistry, biology and physics. These kits are utilized to conduct hands -on experiments, because this allows students to explore scientific principles in a tangible and interactive manner. The study also revealed that school-based challenges were that they is lack of some of the apparatus needed in experiments, no science labs, lack of qualified teachers. While the teacher-based challenges were the lack of knowledge on how to use the apparatus, integrating science kits into existing curriculum is a challenge for teachers. Rigid curriculum requirements and time constraints may limit the opportunities for hands-on experimentation and exploration facilitated by science kits, impacting their effective utilization in the classroom, learners struggle with understanding the instructions, science concepts and terminology presented in the science kits. The study revealed that there is need for comprehensive teacher training in the utilization of the science kits effectively, that there is need for construction of labs, and implementing mechanisms for evaluating and tracking student learning outcomes when using science kits. The study recommends that, the government of Zimbabwe to keep on funding schools through these programs to support effective teaching and learning of combined science.
Date
August 2024
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
Educational Transition Fund ,teaching and learning
Supervisor
MR M, Mhishi
Item sets
Department of Curriculum and Educational Management
Media
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