Exploring the Use of Chemistry-based Computer Simulations and Animations Instructional Activities to Support Students’ Learning of Science Process Skills

Beichumila, Flavia; Kafanabo, Eugenia Joseph; Bahati, Bernard

doi:10.26803/ijlter.21.8.2

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“…Arguably, the current state of science education in Tanzania necessitates ICT integration in teaching and learning. It is established in the literature that the use of ICTs in science teaching and learning develops understanding and visualisation of complex science concepts among learners [8,22]. Similarly, Papadakis et al [30] add that well-designed educational technology interventions can maximise learning outcomes.…”

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Context-relevant strategies for ICT integration in teaching and learning science subjects in Tanzania secondary schools

Ngodu,

Ndibalema,

William

2024

Educ. Technol. Q.

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can improve science teaching and learning. However, understanding the contexts in which ICT is intended to be integrated for its effectiveness is limited. Therefore, the current study explored context-relevant strategies and challenges for ICT integration in the teaching and learning science subjects in secondary schools in Tanzania. Exploratory sequential design under mixed methods guided the study's conduct. 52 participants (45 science teachers, six heads of schools and one municipal education officer) were purposefully and conveniently involved. Data were collected in two phases: 1st phase was qualitative data through in-depth interviews, 2nd phase was quantitative data through a questionnaire. Thematic analysis guided qualitative data analysis where MS Excel in the form of pivotal charts were used to present the frequency of the responses. SPSS version 27 guided the quantitative data analysis, presenting the output descriptively. Participants presented various context-relevant strategies, including capacity building for teachers, building and equipping computer labs with ICT facilities, maintaining and repairing defective computers, deploying educational technology experts, and making ICT compulsory at all levels of education. On the other hand, participants identified a lack of ICT facilities, limited ICT training opportunities, and digital content as context-relevant challenges for ICT integration in science teaching and learning. The study recommends rigorous pre-service and in-service teacher training programmes on ICT pedagogical integration for science teaching and learning based on these findings. Again, we recommend the improvement of ICT infrastructure in schools to enhance the availability, access, and use of science teaching and learning. The study concludes that if sufficient infrastructures are available and science teachers are equipped with ICT knowledge, teaching and learning of science subjects will be effective.

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Section: The Current State Of Science Education In Tanzania and The N...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Context-relevant strategies for ICT integration in teaching and learning science subjects in Tanzania secondary schools

Ngodu,

Ndibalema,

William

2024

Educ. Technol. Q.

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Students’ perceptions towards the use of computer simulations in teaching and learning of chemistry in lower secondary schools

Batamuliza,

Habinshuti,

Nkurunziza

2024

Chemistry Teacher International

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The study aims to explore how students perceive the use of interactive computer simulations (ICS). The mixed-method approach under a converging design was employed to collect quantitative and qualitative data. A sample of 160 participants were purposively selected. The questionnaire consisted of four sections, including Behavioral Intention to Use, Attitude Toward Usage, Usefulness, and Perceived Ease of Use. The collected data was analyzed in MS Excel. 83 % of participants believed that their learning experience has improved and become easier. Moreover, a significant number of students 79 % expressed high perceptions towards the ease-of-use ICS in the teaching and learning process, and 77 % demonstrated a strong positive attitude towards the usage. Additionally, 76 % had a highly positive perception of their behavioral intention to use ICS in their chemistry learning. However, 39 % of students expressed low perceptions of ease of use of ICSs due to a lack of basic computer skills. In general, the findings show positive significance in students’ perceptions toward the use of ICSs in teaching and learning chemistry. The study recommends that ICSs should be used to supplement chemistry education.

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The Role and Persistence of Islamic Boarding School Teachers

Subarno

2024

j. penelit. dan pengemb. pendidik.

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The Indonesian government is responsible for the education of children up to grade nine under the age of 18. The government organizes open junior high schools (SMPT) to educate children who cannot attend due to economic and geographical reasons. SMPT is implemented in disadvantaged areas through Islamic Boarding Schools (PonPes). The role and persistence of teachers at PonPes arehas yet to be discovered and appreciated as professional teachers. This research aims to analyze the role and persistence of Islamic boarding school teachers. This research is a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach. This research aims to determine the role and persistence of teachers at PonPes. Teachers, school officials, school committees, tutors, parents and school principals were involved in this research. The subjects involved in this research as key informants were school principals. Purposive snowball sampling was used to select relevant informants and data sources. Source triangulation and method triangulation were used to validate the data. Data analysis refers to the interactive data analysis model from Milles and Huberman. The research results show that teachers have three roles: character builder, diversity teacher, and encourager of students. The persistence of IBS teachers can be seen from the teachers' efforts to understand the culture and demographic characteristics of students, which can manifest in the form of behaviour as coordinators, administrators and motivators. The research implications show that teachers serve parents and students who need school information.

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Exploring the Use of Chemistry-based Computer Simulations and Animations Instructional Activities to Support Students’ Learning of Science Process Skills

Cited by 4 publications

References 23 publications

Context-relevant strategies for ICT integration in teaching and learning science subjects in Tanzania secondary schools

Context-relevant strategies for ICT integration in teaching and learning science subjects in Tanzania secondary schools

Students’ perceptions towards the use of computer simulations in teaching and learning of chemistry in lower secondary schools

The Role and Persistence of Islamic Boarding School Teachers

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