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Kandjinga, Joseph J.; Kapenda, Hileni M. – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2022
This paper reports on a study that explored the subject and pedagogical content knowledge displayed by high school mathematics teachers in the Khomas education region in Namibia. The study was based on a quantitative approach using a survey design. A stratified random sampling method was used to select the participants in all the four school…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Mathematics Education
Osman, Ali; Kriek, Jeanne – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2021
Problem-based learning (PBL) is considered to be an effective teaching and learning strategy as it leads to longer retention of concepts learnt, improves problem-solving skills and enhances critical thinking. However, teachers often find it difficult to implement as they do not receive guidance during their initial training. A professional…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, High School Teachers, Physical Sciences, Problem Based Learning
Mazibe, Ernest Nkosingiphile; Gaigher, Estelle; Coetzee, Corene – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2020
It has recently been suggested that pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) has a concept-specific nature, beyond the topic-specific level of PCK. This paper reports a case study of three pre-service teachers' reported PCK about three fundamental concepts within the topic of electrostatics, namely electrostatic force, electric field and electric field…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Knowledge Level, Fundamental Concepts, Concept Teaching
Ramatlapana, Kim; Berger, Margot – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2018
In this paper we probe prospective mathematics teachers' thinking as displayed in their solutions to a geometry content knowledge-based task. Geometry content knowledge is examined in terms of connections made by these prospective teachers between the geometric configurations and the geometric principles established through visualization and…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Vermeulen, Cornelis; Meyer, Bronwin – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2017
This article reports on a study that investigated the extent to which 57 Grade 6 students at a particular school have misconceptions regarding equality, with the equal sign as focus. It also investigated this school's three Grade 5 and 6 teachers' mathematical knowledge for teaching regarding equality, again focusing on the equal sign. The…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Middle School Students, Grade 6, Mathematics Education
Kalobo, Lukanda – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2016
This paper explores teachers' perceptions of their learners' proficiency in statistical literacy, reasoning and thinking. Research in Statistics education has prompted a move away from the teaching of statistical skills, towards focusing on the development of statistical literacy, reasoning and thinking. The recent South African Grade 10-12…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
Mdolo, Margaret M.; Mundalamo, Fhatuwani J. – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2015
This paper reports on the relationship between the subject matter knowledge of two underqualified teachers and their topic-specific pedagogical content knowledge (TSPCK) as they taught genetics at two community secondary schools in Malawi. The study was qualitative and used the multiple case study approach. The sample was purposefully chosen. Data…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Genetics, Teaching Experience, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Kanyongo, Gibbs Y.; Brown, Launcelot I. – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2013
This study employed regression analysis to investigate the relationship between primary school teachers' pedagogical practices and their knowledge of mathematics. The sample composed of 606 Grade 6 mathematics teachers in Namibia, i.e. 304 (50.2%) males and 302 (49.8%) females. The study utilized existing questionnaire data collected by the…
Descriptors: Regression (Statistics), Correlation, Elementary School Teachers, Teaching Methods
Stott, Angela – African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2013
The force concept in physics is known to be poorly understood by high school and university students throughout the world, with alternative conceptions being prevalent. In this study, I surveyed the conceptions regarding force of a large and varied convenience sample of South African physical sciences teachers, and sought patterns between levels…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Sciences, Science Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge