An investigation on the incorporation of indigenous knowledge systems into the Mathematics curriculum using Chihuri Secondary in Shamva District as a case study.

Author
Zvamashakwa, R.
Title
An investigation on the incorporation of indigenous knowledge systems into the Mathematics curriculum using Chihuri Secondary in Shamva District as a case study.
Abstract
This research sought to gain insight on the incorporation of indigenous knowledge systems into the Mathematics curriculum using Chihuri Secondary and Chihuri Primary School in Shamva District as a case study. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were adopted for data generation, analysis, and discussion. Questionnaires were used in generating data. In this study, there were seven female Mathematics teachers and eleven male Mathematics teachers and forty students (20 girls and 20 boys ) who were purposively sampled to participate in this study. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data from the questionnaires. The major themes were derived from the research questions and these include teachers’ and students’ familiarity with Indigenous Knowledge systems in Mathematics education, effects of including Indigenous Knowledge systems into the Mathematics curriculum, challenges faced by teachers and students in trying to embrace Indigenous Knowledge Systems into the Mathematics curriculum as well as ways to mitigate these challenges in incorporating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into the Mathematics curriculum. The research reviewed majority of teachers and students familiarize Indigenous Knowledge systems , and they are rarely embracing it in the teaching and learning process. Many challenges are being experienced by teachers and students in IKS integration in the teaching and learning of Mathematics. From the findings, teachers and students appreciate the positive impact of IKS into the Mathematics education and they are eager to embrace IKS into the Mathematics curriculum. Policymakers are recommended to provide enough training and provide resources for teachers and students for them to be able to incorporate Indigenous Knowledge Systems into the Mathematics Curriculum.
Date
2024
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
Mathematics curriculum
indigenous knowledge systems
Supervisor
Mr Manyeredzi
Item sets
Department of Science and Mathematical Foundations
Media
ZVAMASHAKWA RUTENDO

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