Browsing Research articles (Dept of Maths & Science Education) by Title
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Active learning for problem solving in programming in a computer studies method course
(ARI, http://journals.savap.org.pk, 2012-09)This paper presents an implementation of active-learning-based teaching model for teaching a topic on programming techniques in an undergraduate computer science education course which prepares students to teach the ... -
Computer assessment for secondary school texts
(IJACT, http://ijact.in/ijact/, 2013-12)Secondary school tests are very important component of the student’s assessment process and their frequency is directly related to the success of year examinations. On the other hand, the number of students could restrict ... -
The construction of girls’ motivational orientations through their social engagement in school mathematics
(IJSRE, http://www.ijsre.com, 2010-06)This paper represents the voices of six Botswana girls in a case study that investigated social influences on their motivation in mathematics. Interviews were conducted and observations made to explore the girls’ experiences ... -
The correlates of the socio-cultural background of Botswana junior secondary school students with their attitudes towards and achievements in science
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals, 2002)The study was undertaken to find out whether there is a significant relationship between the socio- cultural beliefs held by beginning junior secondary school (JSS) students in Botswana and their attitudes towards school ... -
The crisis of student discipline in Botswana schools: an impact of culturally conflicting disciplinary strategies
(Academic Journals. http://www.academicjournals.org, 2008-01)Although student discipline had existed since the beginning of mankind, the disciplinary methods employed have changed over the years, giving rise to culturally irrelevant disciplinary strategies. This study explored ... -
The effect of pre-school education on academic performance in primary school: a case study of grade one pupils in Botswana
(Elsevier, http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/homepage.cws_home, 2002-01-08)Evidence abounds in the literature of a direct link between pre-primary education and academic performance in the primary school. The salutary effect of the ‘Head start’ programme inaugurated in the United States of America ... -
Insight into attempts at using action research in a collaborative work in a policy review exercise in Botswana
(QR,http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/index.html, 2011-07-04)In this paper I embrace the thinking that writing on one’s experiences in the use of qualitative educational research strategies and principles could potentially contribute to furthering knowledge in the field. In adopting ... -
Out-of-school experiences in science classes: problems, issues and challenges in Botswana
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals, 2004-03-19)This paper sets out to identify some key problems, issues and challenges relating to out-of-school experiences of learners in science teaching that emerged during classroom observations in schools in Botswana. Generally, ... -
Perceptions of the water cycle among primary school children in Botswana
(Taylor & Francis, http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals, 1999)The study was designed to elucidate the nature of the perception of the water cycle held by Botswana pupils in standards 4 to 7 of primary schools in three different areas (namely, remote area dwellers’ settlement, peri-urban ... -
Provision of in-service training of mathematics and science teachers in Botswana: teachers’ perspectives
(Springer Netherlands. http://www.springerlink.com, 2009-04)Teaching is a field that is dynamic, with innovations necessitating upgrading of skills and education of teachers for the successful implementation of reforms. The behaviour and attitudes of teachers towards teaching and ...