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Teaching Science through the Science Technology and Society (STS) lens in Zimbabwean High Schools: Opportunities and Constraints
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC), University of Zimbabwe (UZ), 2011-11)
This paper is an extract from a bigger study that investigated use of Science Technology and Society (STS) approaches in teaching General Science in eight secondary schools in Harare, Zimbabwe. Data were collected from 28 ...
Problems of Science Education in Africa: Some Analysis and Propositions
(Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) , University of Zimbabwe (UZ.), 1989-06)
Generally, problems or progress of science education in Africa is discussed in terms of enrolment statistics, teacher\pupil ratios and facility inventory such as number of classrooms, laboratories, availability of texts, ...
Researching Collaboratively Within In-Service Contexts: Some Reflections On The Experiences Of The Seitt At The University Of Zimbabwe
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-07)
The first phase of the Science Education In-service Teacher Training (SEITT) from 1995 to 1998 was largely a construction phase, that is, putting into place appropriate physical, management, and operational structures for ...
Practicality Of Exemplary Curriculum Implementation Materials: The Case Of A Chemistry Module In Science Education In-Service Teacher Training Programme
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2003-07)
This paper reports on a research study that investigated the practicality of a chemistry module. Practicality was with respect to two intentions of the module, i.e. to bring about learner centred teaching and learning as ...
Use Of Satellite Imagery In Interpreting Environmental Change: The Case Of Chivi Communal Lands
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe., 1996-07)
This article describes how a Spot Satellite imagery was used to describe and interpret the state of the environment in Chivi Communal Lands (Please note that the satellite imagery used by the author was in full color, but ...
An Analysis of Dewey’s Perception of Science and Technology in Society: Relevance and Implications for an African Science and Technology Policy for Social and Economic Development
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 1993-11)
This paper represents an attempt to describe Dewey’s representative thoughts on the role of science and technology education in society. An attempt is made to demonstrate the relevance of his thinking to a justification ...
Utilisation Of Resources At Science And Mathematics Centres In Zimbabwe
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2004-03)
This paper reports on a research carried out to obtain information on the usefulness of Science and Mathematics Centres (SMCs) in Zimbabwe. Interviews and questionnaires administered to the regional directorate andA-kvel ...
An Assessment Of Mathematics Teachers’ Motivations For Attending A Hand-Held Technology Workshop At Bindura University Of Science Education
(Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC); University of Zimbabwe, 2004-03)
The study documents reasons given by 35 secondary school and undergraduate pre-service mathematics teachers for attending a graphic calculator workshop at Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) in January 2004. ...
Secondary School Pupils’ And Teachers’ Perceptions Of Context-Led Teaching And Learning Of Science
(Department of Teacher Education (DTE), University of Zimbabwe, 2000-03)
The study looked at some Zimbabwean students and teachers’ perceptions about the use of context based teaching / leaming. Questionnaires, teacher reflections and interviews were used to collect data from ten teachers and ...