Teachers’ experiences and roles of the revised biology curriculum: A case of selected secondary schools in Ompundja circuit, Oshana region, Namibia
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Date
2024
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences and roles of Namibian
teachers on the implementation of the Biology revised curriculum in the Ompundja circuit,
Oshana Region. The study employed a qualitative – case study design where fifteen (15)
Biology teachers from Ompundja circuit, in the Oshana Region were selected from the
five (5) Secondary schools by means of the purposive sampling strategy and a semi structured face-face interviews to collect the data that was analysed thematically. The
study established that teachers experience inadequate resources, medium of instruction
for Biology a challenge, inadequate time for content coverage as well as overcrowded
classes. It was also unveiled that Biology Secondary school teachers are the major pillars
of curriculum implementation. They are motivators of learners, learners’ assessors,
planners for the subject content, and developers of activities and teaching materials,
creators of a positive learning environment as well as engagers of learners in extra-mural
activities. In essence, they are agents of change and curriculum implementers. Against the
above findings, it was recommended that, in order to motivate learners and raise their
interest in Biology, schools should take part in awarding of the best teachers and learners
to inspire them to learn Biology. Parents should be involved in an education system as
educational stakeholders and implements policies that uplift the education system.
Specifically, it recommends the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture to revisit the
criteria that were used to allocate teaching resources to schools so that the neediest schools
are prioritized and the amount of funds to be in and in line with their needs in line with
the teaching and implementation of the revised Biology curriculum among others
Description
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment for the degree of master of education (inclusive education)
Keywords
Curriculum, Implementation