Factors affecting adoption of mobile learning for the teaching and learning of Combined Science at Chiwaridzo Secondary School

Author

Govera, Ashwine T.

Title

Factors affecting adoption of mobile learning for the teaching and learning of Combined Science at Chiwaridzo Secondary School

Abstract

This study explores the factors affecting the adoption of mobile technology in Combined Science education at Chiwaridzo secondary school. Using a quantitative research method which is a survey approach, the research investigates the impact of teacher training, infrastructure, and student engagement on mobile technology integration. The findings highlight that teacher training and infrastructure are significant predictors of successful mobile technology adoption, while student engagement plays a moderating role. Questionnaires were administered to 45 learner, 4to combined science teachers and 1 to the school head. For data presentation and analysis Microsoft excel 2013 version for chart and table construction. The study provides recommendations for combined science teachers, parents (guidance), policymakers (MoPSE), school heads or administration and technology providers to support effective mobile technology integration, including targeted teacher training programs and infrastructure development. The research contributes to understanding the complexities of technology adoption in science education, informing strategies to enhance teaching and learning practices. The key words are mobile technology adoption, combined science education, teacher training, science teaching, and adoption factors.

Date

2025

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Mobile learning

Teaching and learning

Combined Science

Teacher training

Mobile technology integration

Supervisor

Dr. T. Chikerema