An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry
The teaching and learning of Euclidean geometry in black South African schools is characterised by teachers' poor knowledge of Euclidean geometry and the use of traditional taaching methods that encourage rote learning. In the light of this, the study investigated the extent to which learner...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-uir.unisa.ac.za-10500-9702018-11-19T17:14:00Z An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry Kutama, Mulimisi Erdmann Wessels, D. C. J. Van Niekerk, H. M. 516.20712 Euclidean algorithm -- Study and teaching (Secondary) The teaching and learning of Euclidean geometry in black South African schools is characterised by teachers' poor knowledge of Euclidean geometry and the use of traditional taaching methods that encourage rote learning. In the light of this, the study investigated the extent to which learners perform in Process-Based Instruction. Process-Based Instruction is charactarised by the gradual transfer of instruction from the teacher to the learner. In Process-Based Instruction learners are expected to communicate thought,form concepts and master theorems by drawing, 'showed with and used hands', talking and writing. Learners' performance is assessed by rubrics and is analysed using graphs. The findings of the empirical investigation revealed that learners of both grades 8 and 9 cannot communicate thought by any media (talking, writing, 'showed with and used hands' and drawing). A few learners formed a few concepts and mastered theorems. On the basis of the findings and the shortcomings of the study recommendations are made. Educational studies M. Ed. (Didactics) 2009-08-25T10:48:21Z 2009-08-25T10:48:21Z 2009-08-25T10:48:21Z 2002-09-30 Dissertation Kutama, Mulimisi Erdmann (2009) An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/970> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/970 en 1 online resource (iv, 183 leaves) |
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The teaching and learning of Euclidean geometry in black South African schools is
characterised by teachers' poor knowledge of Euclidean geometry and the use of
traditional taaching methods that encourage rote learning. In the light of this, the study
investigated the extent to which learners perform in Process-Based Instruction.
Process-Based Instruction is charactarised by the gradual transfer of instruction from the
teacher to the learner. In Process-Based Instruction learners are expected to communicate
thought,form concepts and master theorems by drawing, 'showed with and used hands',
talking and writing. Learners' performance is assessed by rubrics and is analysed using
graphs.
The findings of the empirical investigation revealed that learners of both grades 8 and 9
cannot communicate thought by any media (talking, writing, 'showed with and used hands'
and drawing). A few learners formed a few concepts and mastered theorems. On the basis
of the findings and the shortcomings of the study recommendations are made. === Educational studies === M. Ed. (Didactics) |
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An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry |
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An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry |
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An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry |
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An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry |
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An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry |
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Kutama, Mulimisi Erdmann (2009) An investigation into process-based instruction in the teaching of grade 8 and 9 Euclidean geometry, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/970> http://hdl.handle.net/10500/970 |
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