Developing and piloting interactive physics experiments for secondary schools in Tanzania

Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
Title
Developing and piloting interactive physics experiments for secondary schools in Tanzania
Abstract
Students in secondary schools in Tanzania have been facing difficulties in conducting laboratory experiments. This has been due to the acute shortage of laboratory facilities and poor teaching methodologies. Consequently, students perceive science subjects as unattractive, difficult and irrelevant to understanding the world around them. An interactive physics experiment was developed and piloted in two schools with 157 students to investigate whether interactive experiments can be used as an alternative to physical experiments. Results show that students found the interactive experiment was easier and more efficient, and, therefore, can be used as an alternative to physical experiments.
Publication
Journal of Learning for Development
Volume
2
Issue
1
Date
2015
Language
en
Library Catalogue
Zotero
Citation
Msoka, V. C., Mtebe, J. S., Kissaka, M. M., & Kalinga, E. C. (2015). Developing and piloting interactive physics experiments for secondary schools in Tanzania. Journal of Learning for Development, 2(1).