Anthony, Jasmin Sophia Rani (2015) Exploring Factors Related to Learner Performance in Natural Science: A Case of a School in the Gauteng Province. Masters thesis, University of South Africa.
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Abstract
This qualitative study explores the factors related to learner performance in Natural Science and to propose remedial measures to improve such performance. The purpose of this research is to deepen and widen understanding of scientific literacy, science concepts, practical work, graphic organisers and visual representations, incorporated into the classroom as instructional strategies to increase learners’ motivation and their learning of science concepts. The natural science curriculum aims to provide learners with opportunities to make sense of ideas they have about nature. It also encourages learners to ask questions that could lead to further research and investigation. A case study method was used at the research site (school). The Natural science educators’ experiences in teaching science concepts, science literacy, science language and compliance with the requirements of Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements were identified by means of document analysis, focus group interviews and completion of a questionnaire. Results indicated several factors that could affect learners’ performance in Natural Science including inappropriate teaching strategies, overcrowded classrooms, lack of discipline, inadequate conceptual comprehension, lack of laboratory equipment and resources, non-compliance with Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements, and incomplete or unsatisfactory preparation of teachers’ lesson plans. Recommendations and suggestions for further research aimed at addressing the identified factors are indicated. The study concludes with recommendations to improve senior-phase learners’ Natural science performance. KEY TERMS Academic performance, science literacy, concept, constructivism, content, cognition, pedagogy, assessment, achievement, Natural Science, skills, attitude, principles, performance.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Academic performance, science literacy, concept, constructivism, content, cognition, pedagogy, assessment, achievement, Natural Science, skills, attitude, principles, performance. |
| Subjects: | L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Martin Lucas Mkoba |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Dec 2016 14:31 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Dec 2016 06:18 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/925 |
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