Analysis of Teaching Techniques and Scheme of Work in Teaching Chemistry in Rwandan Secondary Schools

• Published in: Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Vol. 16; no. 6; p. em1848
• Main Authors: Byusa, Edwin, Kampire, Edwige, Mwesigye, Adrian Rwekaza
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: East Sussex Modestum 2020
• Subjects: Active Learning; CAI; Chemistry; Classroom Observation Techniques; Classrooms; Competency Based Education; Computer assisted instruction; Concept mapping; Cooperation; Cooperative learning; Curricula; Educational technology; Foreign Countries; Inquiry method; Instructional Effectiveness; Mathematics; Pedagogy; Science education; Science Instruction; Secondary School Students; Secondary School Teachers; Secondary schools; STEM Education; Students; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Surveys; Teachers; Teaching; Teaching Methods; Undergraduate Students; Rwanda
• ISSN: 1305-8223; 1305-8215; 1305-8223
• DOI: 10.29333/ejmste/7833

This study aims at determining the effect of the pedagogical technique most frequently used while implementing the competency-based curriculum (CBC) in teaching chemistry in senior two (S2) classes (age range 14-16) and the teachers’ alignment with the scheme of work. It was conducted in 10 selected Rwandan secondary schools using a teacher survey, teacher interviews and the Classroom Observation Protocol for Undergraduate STEM (COPUS) in the period from 27 May to 8 July 2019. The result of the analysis reveals that teaching chemistry using group work-related techniques that engage more learners does not have any relationship to teachers moving slowly compared to the scheme of work of S2 chemistry. Therefore, this study recommends more support for teachers to use active learning techniques in teaching chemistry in S2 for the effective implementation of the CBC.