An Investigation on to the impact of improvisation on learner achievement in the teaching and learning of biology at O'level: a case study of Chipangura secondary school in Guruve district · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Karise, Innocent

Tapfumanei, Portia

Kwashirai, Innocent

Chikwenhere, Tafadzwa

Nyamushamba, Benonia

Title

An Investigation on to the impact of improvisation on learner achievement in the teaching and learning of biology at O'level: a case study of Chipangura secondary school in Guruve district

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the impact of improvisation on learner achievement in the teaching and learning of Biology at Ordinary Level, a case study of Chipangura Secondary School in Guruve District. Prior research has indicated that students perform better while using hands on approach (improvisation) compared to traditional methods (non- improvised). The study employed a mixed approach, incorporating both quantitative analysis of interviews with learners and teachers and also questionnaires for learners and teachers. Qualitative research was also employed so that the researcher would measure and analyze data in each research study. A population size of 32 learners, Form 3 Biology students were used and only a sample size of 16 were chosen from the population using systematic random sampling. Four teachers were purposively chosen as they were Biology teachers for form 3 students. The study found that improvisation promotes active engagement, facilitates in-depth concept mastery, critical thinking, and creativity and discourages rote memorization and passive learning. Based on the findings, the research also identified and evaluated potential interventions to address the issue of professional development from Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MOPSE), thus strategies as workshops and training of teachers especially for Biology and other practical subjects to incorporate improvisation techniques. The findings highlighted further study as to assess the long term effects of improvisation so that there is expansion of knowledge base on learner achievement. The findings were expected to provide important insights to educators, policy makers to enhance improvisation as an important tool for learner achievement in Biology teaching and learning.

Date

June 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Improvisation on learner achievement

Biology at o’level

Supervisor

Mr. W. Munakandafa