First: Questionnaire: for primary science teachers’ understanding and experience of PBL approach in the Shiselweni district:
Instructions:
Thank you for filling in the questionnaire. Please, tick one box. Help us by being honest and sincere when answering the questions below;
1. Pupils should sit quietly & listen to the teacher in a science class.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
2. Science should prepare learners to actively participate in life.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
3. Science should prepare learners for independent engagement in career skills.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
4. Pupils learn best through experience and active engagement.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
5. Science promotes learners to become problem-solvers.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
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6. Science must generate communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity skills.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
7. Teachers must cover science content using the conventional lecture method in Primary School level.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
8. Problem-based learning approach is ideal for teaching learners to become problem solvers in life.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
9. Teachers find it difficult to change from being the fountain of knowledge to facilitators in the teaching-learning process.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
10. Science must be taught using a learner centered approach.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
11. Current primary science syllabus needs to be changed to instill the use of learner centered teaching strategies like problem-based learning approach.
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
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12. In Primary Schools the teaching of science must involve:
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just knowledge knowledge just skills skills and knowledge, and skills attitudes skills, attitudes
13. As a primary science teacher do you use problem-based learning approach in your lesson?
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strongly disagree not sure agree strongly
disagree agree
14. What advantages does using a PBL approach have for teaching primary science?
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Appendix 12
Interview questions;
forPrimary Science teachers’ understanding and experience of problem based learning approach in the Shiselweni district.1. What is your understanding of problem based learning (PBL) approach?
2. To what extent do you use PBL approach when teaching primary science in the Shiselweni region?
3. Is problem-based learning of crucial importance in the primary science curriculum? Please explain. What are the challenges associated with the use of problem based learning approach in the teaching of primary science curriculum?
4. How do you promote PBL approach in your science lesson?
5. How does the use of problem-based learning approach impact learner’s performance in science?
6. Why will you make PBL approach your choice of teaching instructional strategy in your future lessons?
7. Will you decide to change your daily instructional teaching strategy to PBL approach? Why?
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Appendix 13
Evaluation form for participant (teacher)
Name of school ………Participant: (tick) teacher
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Name ofconstituents:…….Form of settlement: urban
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semi-urban□
rural□
Gender: male□
female
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Please answer each of the following statements by ticking in the space in table below if you:
Strongly agree (4), if you agree (3), disagree (2) and strongly disagree (1)
Participants’ responses regarding the statements below: 4 3 2 1 1. My teaching/learning has improved after taking part in the
research.
2. I have developed a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
3. I have become sensitive to use learner-centred teaching approaches.
4. The research has contributed to learners’ needs & teacher’s professional development.
5. The study has improved my understanding of PBL approach 6. I have learnt a better way to teach lessons
7. I have learn that it is important to provide activities that encourage learners to gain Higher order thinking Skills (HOTS)
8. Experience and knowledge about PBL, I gained is very valuable and important to make me a better learner/teacher.
9. I learnt a better way to teach
10. I will change my instructional strategy after PBL study
11. I will plan to engage learners in more hand on, mind on and active learning activities.
12. It is important to provide activities that encourage students to think critically and creatively.
13. Students can recall and apply what they have already learnt 14. Willingness to facilitate learning and relinquish position of being
source of learning.
15. Problem given by teacher and learner’s striving to solve it.
16. Teacher walks around, observes and helps children solves given problems.
17. The learners develop collaborative and communication skills.
18. Learners are made to experience the wonder and joy of learning.
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