The impact of Mastep on the use of practical work in Namibian science classes

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dc.contributor.authorKandjeo-Marenga, Hedwig U.
dc.contributor.authorKapenda, Hileni M.
dc.contributor.authorLubben, Fred
dc.contributor.authorCampbell, Bob
dc.contributor.author!Gaoseb, Noah
dc.contributor.authorKasanda, Choshi D.
dc.date.accessioned2014-03-04T14:50:44Z
dc.date.available2014-03-04T14:50:44Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.description.abstractThis article presents an investigation into the changes in the Teaching practices of practical work in senior science classes in Namibia. The teachers in this study are involved in training Programme, the Mathematics and Science Teacher Extension Programme (MASTEP). Pre- and post-intervention data were Collected from eight Biology teachers and four Physical Science teachers Lesson plans, worksheets and other documentation were Used to characterise practical activities using m1 established Taxonomy classroom interactions were audio-taped and Transcribed verbatim the findings i11dicate an increased focus on Practical activities aimed more at qualitative rather than Quantitative understanding of science concepts. In addition, the Post-MASTEP teachers favoured small group work and demonstrations. The changes in teaching practices arc attributed To the improved PCK that has enabled teachers to align their Practice with the assessment systemen_US
dc.identifier.citationKandjeo-Marenga, H. U. 2006. The Impact of Mastep on The Use of Practical Work in Namibian Science Classes. Zimbabwe Journal of Educational Research 18(1):123-126.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11070/738
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Namibia and University of Yorken_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesZimbabwe Journal of Educational Research;1
dc.subjectMathematics and Science Teacher Extension Programmeen_US
dc.subjectImpact of mastepen_US
dc.subjectPractical worken_US
dc.subjectNamibian scienceen_US
dc.subjectSenior science classesen_US
dc.titleThe impact of Mastep on the use of practical work in Namibian science classesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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