Papers by Nkazimulo Lushozi
This paper presents an analysis of how affordances of ICT-rich environments identified from a rec... more This paper presents an analysis of how affordances of ICT-rich environments identified from a recent review of the research literature can support students in learning science in schools within a proposed framework for pedagogical practice in science education. Furthermore other pedagogical and curriculum innovations in science education (promoting cognitive change, formative assessment and lifelong learning) are examined to see how they may be supported and enhanced by affordances of ICT-rich environments. The affordances that I have identified support learning through four main effects: promoting cognitive acceleration; enabling a wider range of experience so that students can relate science to their own and other real-world experiences; increasing students' self-management; and facilitating data collection and presentation. ICT-rich environments already provide a range of affordances that have been shown to enable learning of science but integrating these affordances with other pedagogical innovations provides even greater potential for enhancement of students' learning.
This research is inspired by my personal experiences as both a teacher in training and as a quali... more This research is inspired by my personal experiences as both a teacher in training and as a qualified teacher. Having taught Social Sciences at a primary school level and Saturday grade 12 classes, I have witnessed a disastrous performance in map-work section of Geography.
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Papers by Nkazimulo Lushozi