Abstract
The purpose of this study is to unpack computer aided teaching. It focuses on an
exploration into the methods of using a computer as a teaching tool for ordinary level
students in Shurugwi District Urban Cluster located in the Midlands Province. A multiple
case study approach was used to gather relevant data required for the study. Three School
Heads, three computer science teachers and six pupils from form three and four
purposively participated in the study. The research attempted to achieve triangulation in
data gathering instruments through incorporating interviews as the main instrument
complemented by document analysis and non-participant observation. The data collected
was critically analysed to find out the extent of computer aided teaching application in the
classroom to teach ordinary level students. Research findings revealed that teachers are
not fully embracing computer aided teaching to a greater extent mainly due to lack of
adequate computer resources for use to apply computer aided teaching and lack of support
from the school administrations to financially support the department with enough
resources. Pupils interviewed indicated that they enjoyed learning using the computer and
research has suggested the computer to be a good teaching aid. The study recommends
that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education officials (computer studies subject
inspectors) in particular must organize seminars and workshops to help alert the School
Heads and other stakeholders (teachers and parents) on the importance of this new
dispensation of computer aided teaching and that it can be applied to all other subjects of
the school curriculum.
MADHOVI, T (2021). Computer Aided Teaching Unpacked: Exploring Into Methods Of Using The Computer As A Teaching Tool For Ordinary Level Students: A Case Study Of Secondary Schools In Shurugwi Urban Cluster. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/computer-aided-teaching-unpacked-exploring-into-methods-of-using-the-computer-as-a-teaching-tool-for-ordinary-level-students-a-case-study-of-secondary-schools-in-shurugwi-urban-cluster
MADHOVI, TERRANCE "Computer Aided Teaching Unpacked: Exploring Into Methods Of Using The Computer As A Teaching Tool For Ordinary Level Students: A Case Study Of Secondary Schools In Shurugwi Urban Cluster" Afribary. Afribary, 04 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/computer-aided-teaching-unpacked-exploring-into-methods-of-using-the-computer-as-a-teaching-tool-for-ordinary-level-students-a-case-study-of-secondary-schools-in-shurugwi-urban-cluster. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
MADHOVI, TERRANCE . "Computer Aided Teaching Unpacked: Exploring Into Methods Of Using The Computer As A Teaching Tool For Ordinary Level Students: A Case Study Of Secondary Schools In Shurugwi Urban Cluster". Afribary, Afribary, 04 May. 2021. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/computer-aided-teaching-unpacked-exploring-into-methods-of-using-the-computer-as-a-teaching-tool-for-ordinary-level-students-a-case-study-of-secondary-schools-in-shurugwi-urban-cluster >.
MADHOVI, TERRANCE . "Computer Aided Teaching Unpacked: Exploring Into Methods Of Using The Computer As A Teaching Tool For Ordinary Level Students: A Case Study Of Secondary Schools In Shurugwi Urban Cluster" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/computer-aided-teaching-unpacked-exploring-into-methods-of-using-the-computer-as-a-teaching-tool-for-ordinary-level-students-a-case-study-of-secondary-schools-in-shurugwi-urban-cluster