Integrating Computers into Science Teaching: Perceptions & Practices

Muhammad Umer Daraz Rajput

ISBN 10: 3659182028 / ISBN 13: 9783659182020

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Feb 2013, 2013

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Neuware -The use of computers has been increasing worldwide for teaching of science in secondary schools. Also in Pakistan, computers are now available in most of the private schools and their use is steadily increasing for teaching and learning. Government also intends to equip public secondary schools with computer labs. Various research studies suggest that appropriate and effective use of computers enhances and adds value to students¿ learning in science education. However, the existing use of computers in schools in Pakistan appears not to be up to the level of its potential effectiveness, consequently having limited impact on students¿ learning. Teachers are central to the successful use of computer resources in science teaching as the ways of using computers depends on how well teachers understand its use. Therefore, exploring their perceptions and practices of integrating computers into teaching of science would help understand the existing situation of computers uses in schools so that decisions about the future can be made.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 180 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Integrating Computers into Science Teaching: Perceptions & Practices
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Feb 2013
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659182028
• ISBN 13: 9783659182020
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 11D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 286 grams

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Synopsis

The use of computers has been increasing worldwide for teaching of science in secondary schools. Also in Pakistan, computers are now available in most of the private schools and their use is steadily increasing for teaching and learning. Government also intends to equip public secondary schools with computer labs. Various research studies suggest that appropriate and effective use of computers enhances and adds value to students’ learning in science education. However, the existing use of computers in schools in Pakistan appears not to be up to the level of its potential effectiveness, consequently having limited impact on students’ learning. Teachers are central to the successful use of computer resources in science teaching as the ways of using computers depends on how well teachers understand its use. Therefore, exploring their perceptions and practices of integrating computers into teaching of science would help understand the existing situation of computers uses in schools so that decisions about the future can be made.

About the Author

Muhammad Umer Daraz Rajput holds M.A. (Economics), Bachelor in Computer Applications and M.Ed. from Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development, Karachi. He has been a lecturer in Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, having a vast experience in educational technology, teacher education and educational consultation.