CHAPTER TWO
APPENDIX 4 CLASS AND LESSON OBSERVATION
Date: ________________ Grade: ____________ Number of learners: ___________
Topic/Lesson: _______________________________________________________________
Brief description of a lesson:
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Learning environment:
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Introduction of topic:
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Prior knowledge identified:
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Representations and Examples:
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Identifies and addresses errors and misconceptions:
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Teaching Resources:
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Lesson presentation:
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Learner involvement:
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Learner activities:
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Learner Assessment:
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Feedback on learner assessment:
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Teacher methodology (more than one method used?):
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Evidence of Lesson planning/preparation:
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General comments:
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APPENDIX 5
School of Education, College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Edgewood Campus, Dear Principal
INFORMED CONSENT LETTER
My name is Abednigo Sibusiso Nojiyeza. I am a Masters candidate studying at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edgewood campus, South Africa. I am interested in conducting a study in your school in Grade 11 mathematics classes. The title of my research topic is: Exploring Grade 11 mathematics teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge when teaching Euclidean Geometry.
To gather the information, I am interested in asking you some questions.
Please note that:
• Your confidentiality is guaranteed as your inputs will not be attributed to you in person, but reported only as a population member opinion.
• The interview may last for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Any information given by you cannot be used against you, and the collected data will be used for purposes of this research only.
• Data will be stored in secure storage and destroyed after 5 years.
• You have a choice to participate, not participate or stop participating in the research. You will not be penalized for taking such an action.
• Your involvement is purely for academic purposes only, and there are no financial benefits involved.
• If you are willing to be interviewed, please indicate (by ticking as applicable) whether or not you are willing to allow the interview to be recorded by the following equipment:
Equipment Willing Not willing
Audio equipment
Photographic equipment Video equipment
I can be contacted at:
Email: [email protected] Cell: 0833487481
My supervisor is Dr.Jayaluxmi Naidoo who is located at the School of Education, Edgewood campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact details: email: [email protected] Phone number: +27312601127.
You may also contact the Research Office through:
Ms P Ximba (HSSREC Research Office) Tel: 031 260 3587
Email: [email protected])
Thank you for your contribution to this research.
DECLARATION
I………(full names of participant) hereby confirm that I understand the contents of this document and the nature of the research project, and I consent to participating in the research project.
I understand that I am at liberty to withdraw from the project at any time, should I so desire.
SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT DATE
……… ………
APPENDIX 6
School of Education, College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Edgewood Campus, Dear Grade 11 Mathematics Teacher
INFORMED CONSENT LETTER
My name is Abednigo Sibusiso Nojiyeza. I am a Masters candidate studying at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edgewood campus, South Africa. I am interested in conducting a study in your school in Grade 11 mathematics classes. The title of my research topic is: Exploring Grade 11 mathematics teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge when teaching Euclidean Geometry.
To gather the information, I am interested in asking you some questions.
Please note that:
• Your confidentiality is guaranteed as your inputs will not be attributed to you in person, but reported only as a population member opinion.
• The interview may last for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Any information given by you cannot be used against you, and the collected data will be used for purposes of this research only.
• Data will be stored in secure storage and destroyed after 5 years.
• You have a choice to participate, not participate or stop participating in the research. You will not be penalized for taking such an action.
• Your involvement is purely for academic purposes only, and there are no financial benefits involved.
• If you are willing to be interviewed, please indicate (by ticking as applicable) whether or not you are willing to allow the interview to be recorded by the following equipment:
Equipment Willing Not willing
Audio equipment
Photographic equipment Video equipment
I can be contacted at:
Email: [email protected] Cell: 0833487481
My supervisor is Dr.Jayaluxmi Naidoo who is located at the School of Education, Edgewood campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact details: email: [email protected] Phone number: +27312601127.
You may also contact the Research Office through:
Ms P Ximba (HSSREC Research Office) Tel: 031 260 3587
Email: [email protected])
Thank you for your contribution to this research.
DECLARATION
I………(full names of participant) hereby confirm that I understand the contents of this document and the nature of the research project, and I consent to participating in the research project.
I understand that I am at liberty to withdraw from the project at any time, should I so desire.
SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT DATE
……… ………
APPENDIX 7
School of Education, College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Edgewood Campus, Dear Parent
INFORMED CONSENT LETTER
My name is Abednigo Sibusiso Nojiyeza. I am a Masters candidate studying at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edgewood campus, South Africa. I am interested in conducting a study in your school in Grade 11 mathematics classes. The title of my research topic is: Exploring Grade 11 mathematics teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge when teaching Euclidean Geometry.
To gather the information, I am interested in asking you some questions.
Please note that:
• Your confidentiality is guaranteed as your inputs will not be attributed to you in person, but reported only as a population member opinion.
• The interview may last for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Any information given by you cannot be used against you, and the collected data will be used for purposes of this research only.
• Data will be stored in secure storage and destroyed after 5 years.
• You have a choice to participate, not participate or stop participating in the research. You will not be penalized for taking such an action.
• Your involvement is purely for academic purposes only, and there are no financial benefits involved.
• If you are willing to be interviewed, please indicate (by ticking as applicable) whether or not you are willing to allow the interview to be recorded by the following equipment:
Equipment Willing Not willing
Audio equipment
Photographic equipment Video equipment
I can be contacted at:
Email: [email protected] Cell: 0833487481
My supervisor is Dr.Jayaluxmi Naidoo who is located at the School of Education, Edgewood campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact details: email: [email protected] Phone number: +27312601127.
You may also contact the Research Office through:
Ms P Ximba (HSSREC Research Office) Tel: 031 260 3587
Email: [email protected])
Thank you for your contribution to this research.
DECLARATION
I………(full names of participant) hereby confirm that I understand the contents of this document and the nature of the research project, and I consent to participating in the research project.
I understand that I am at liberty to withdraw from the project at any time, should I so desire.
SIGNATURE OF PARENT DATE
……… ………..
APPENDIX 8
School of Education, College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal,
Edgewood Campus, Dear Grade 11 Mathematics learner
INFORMED CONSENT LETTER
My name is Abednigo Sibusiso Nojiyeza. I am a Masters candidate studying at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edgewood campus, South Africa. I am interested in conducting a study in your school in Grade 11 mathematics classes. The title of my research topic is: Exploring Grade 11 mathematics teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge when teaching Euclidean Geometry.
To gather the information, I am interested in asking you some questions.
Please note that:
• Your confidentiality is guaranteed as your inputs will not be attributed to you in person, but reported only as a population member opinion.
• The interview may last for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Any information given by you cannot be used against you, and the collected data will be used for purposes of this research only.
• Data will be stored in secure storage and destroyed after 5 years.
• You have a choice to participate, not participate or stop participating in the research. You will not be penalized for taking such an action.
• Your involvement is purely for academic purposes only, and there are no financial benefits involved.
• If you are willing to be interviewed, please indicate (by ticking as applicable) whether or not you are willing to allow the interview to be recorded by the following equipment:
Equipment Willing Not willing
Audio equipment
Photographic equipment Video equipment
I can be contacted at:
Email: [email protected] Cell: 0833487481
My supervisor is Dr.Jayaluxmi Naidoo who is located at the School of Education, Edgewood campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact details: email: [email protected] Phone number: +27312601127.
You may also contact the Research Office through:
Ms P Ximba (HSSREC Research Office) Tel: 031 260 3587
Email: [email protected])
Thank you for your contribution to this research.
DECLARATION
I……… (full names of participant) hereby confirm that I understand the contents of this document and the nature of the research project, and I consent to participating in the research project.
I understand that I am at liberty to withdraw from the project at any time, should I so desire.
SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT DATE
……… ………
SIGNATURE OF PARENT (If participant is a minor) DATE
……… ………..
APPENDIX 9