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Techno - blended Teaching & Learning Model
for NCS Mathematics & Physical Science
Secondary Schools
April 2014
Prof WA Olivier
Dr Govan Mbeki (LLD)
Govan Mbeki Mathematics Development Unit
Since 2002
Who are we?
Since 2011
• To improve the quality of teaching of in-service
Mathematics and Science teachers at previously
disadvantaged secondary schools;
• To improve the NSC Mathematics and Science
results (pass rates and quality of passes) in previously
disadvantaged secondary schools;
• To integrate appropriate Techno-blended support
models into the T&L of Maths and Science at
secondary schools
• To research sustainable and practical solutions to
the Mathematics and Science education crisis in SA;
• To provide leadership in Maths and Science
education and stimulate the dialogue around
practical solutions
GMMDU & FRF Chair Objectives:
Reference - 21st Century Teaching and
Learning
How can teachers be assisted to
understand how technology can be
used to facilitate meaningful
learning?
How can technology and resultant pedagogy of today be harnessed in an
innovative way to create more engaging and relevant Maths and Science
learning experiences for learners in SA?
Key Points • Teaching - innovation, problem solving, critical
thinking, creativity, analysis of data
• Learning must be flexible and more personalized
• T&L models –Connectedness, facilitate networking
and learning communities
• Classrooms and Schools – environments that are
responsive to how new generation learners learn
>12 million learners ; >26,000 schools; > 420 000 teachers
Gaping Chasm
RURAL URBAN
Ordinary
Government
Schools
Top Performing
Schools
School Scenario in SA
Majority of schools do not meet minimum standards in Maths and Science
Contributing
Factors ? • Historical
• Political
• Managerial
• Infra-structural .
.
.
• Technological
FET level learner throughput:
Disappearance of about 40% of
Learners Grade10 - Grade12
Current NCS Maths School Scenario in SA
Second Chance Learners
Need Support!
• Learner attainment:
Quality and Number of Maths Passes
(>30%) – (>50%)
• TIMSS & ANAS Ratings:
Gr 9=13% TIMSS
Current NCS Maths School Scenario in SA
• Teacher Shortage: South Africa cannot continue to rely solely on current
systems to train more and better teachers CDE, 2011.
• Teacher Qualifications: 60% of mathematics teachers
had completed a degree (vs 87% avg. internationally)
• Teacher Practice and Motivation: Absence from class rooms in
previously disadvantaged schools result in loss of 3 years
of teaching time (out of 12 years) – HSRC report
• School Infra-structure: Thousands of schools in
South Africa lack the infrastructure necessary to
provide learners with the quality education which they
are legally entitled to receive
- Equal Education Campaign - 2013
• T&L Resources: Each year thousands of learners are
without textbooks and access to libraries etc.
Current NCS Maths School Scenario in SA
Learners have changed radically.
Our learners today are not the same people
our education system was designed to teach.
Marc Prensky - 2001
New approaches to Teaching Maths and
Science are needed:
The world has changed dramatically
• Cannot imagine a world without a remote
control/mouse
• Highly connected and technologically eager
• See technology as an essential part of their
lives – thrives on an appropriate digital diet
Why? To benefit our Learners – the Ne(X)t
Generation Z
Gen Z (12-18 years olds) some T&L Expectations: Flexibility, Self Discovery, Instant Feedback,
Collaborative Learning, Digital Approach
Prepare for Careers of the Future !!!
Create innovative modern T&L platforms and scaffolding
support for teachers and learners that integrate appropriate
technologies which are compatible with the secondary school
system and broader environment in South Africa
Develop, implement and research:
• Professional Mathematics and Science skills
development programmes for in-service teachers,
• Classroom implementation of the techno-blended
T&L model for Maths and Science in schools;
• Structured incubation programmes for learners with
potential
Blended Learning Strategy to assist with the challenges in
Maths and Science Education at FET level in SA
Integrated use of Appropriate Technologies
Independent of Internet and sophisticated Windows & PC Skills Demands
Innovative &
Modern
CAPS Syllabus Aligned
User-friendly &
Exciting Fitness for
Developmental Purpose
Affordable &
Sustainable
Flexible User
Access
Learner Incubation: Skills Development and
Independent Scaffolding
Support
Teacher Focus:
Professional Development
Content, Pedagogy and
Technology Skills
Framework for a successful 21st century
FET Maths & Science T&L Model in SA
Medium-Long Term Short Term Urgent
Use of appropriate modern technologies as assistive
tools/mediating agents to:
• create constructivist T&L environments;
• facilitate optimal visualization and multiple
representation of Mathematics and Science content
in action;
• establish scaffolding platforms aimed at maximal
support of proximal developmental zones for
teachers and learners. As informed, inter alia, by:
Piaget – Cognitive Developmental Theory
Vygotsky – Socio-cultural Theory –Scaffolding within PDZ’s
Theoretical Framework for Techno-blended
Teaching and Learning Model (TBM)
Harness the potential complementary relationship
between technology and constructivism.
In-service Teacher
Development
and Support
Technology
Pedagogy
Content
Learner Development:
1. Academic
2. Personal
Independent Learner
Support
StructuredLearner
Incubation
Maths
Classroom
Off-line Blended T&L
Resource Development
Learner Achievement
TMB - Theory of Action for Change:
NSC Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Secondary
Schools
Syllabus Aligned
Video Content
Lessons & Tutorials
TABLET: Individual
Learner or Peer Support
Laptop Support
for Teachers
T&L
Resources
&
Equipment
Support, Feedback and
Monitoring:.
Components of off-line Techno-blended T&L Model
CALCULATOR
Video Support NCS Exam
Video Support
Learner Workbooks TouchTutor Package
Nature of Mathematics content Video Series
Covers CAPS Mathematics Syllabus Gr’s 10-12 150 Micro-Lessons; 100 + Video Lesson Hours
Topic
Video
Lesson
Topic
Video
Lesson
Topic
Video
Lesson
3-5 Micro
Lessons
• Outcomes
• Concepts
• Examples
• Tutorial
• Solutions
• PowerPoint + Animation + Narration
• Multiple Representation
• Dynamic Graphics Software
• Flexible Menu System
• Optimal Visualization
• Aligned with developmental needs
of learners with content gaps
Creating Modern Constructivist
Learning Environments
Recent Change to delivery Architecture of TBT&L
Model - from DVD’s to TouchTutor Package
Browser Network Video Model
Video resources for Techno Blended T&L Model
Maths Science Experiments Calculator Examination
• NCS Maths and Science T&L Resources
• Career Guidance
• Study Guidance
• Maths and Science Edutainment
• Multi-lingual Glossary
Off-line TouchTutor Maths & Science Package
Used on Windows and Android Computers : 2013-
Harnessing Mobile Technology: CAPS Maths
and Science Learners Support via Mxit
Content Video Lessons
• Self-Assessment - Multiple Choice
Questions, Feedback & Referencing
via Mobile using Mxit
• Glossary of Syllabus Terms – English
• Past Exam Question Papers &
Solutions
TBT&L Model
Maths and Science Support via Mxit as part of the Techno-blended T&L Model 2013-
Project Grades Target
Group
Support
Function
Provincial MathMxit
Competition
9 & 11 All Learners MC Questions, Solutions,
Feedback , Talent
Identification
Syllabus Support 10, 11 & 12 All Learners MC Questions, Solutions,
Feedback & References
Maths and Science
Glossary
10,11 & 12 All Learners Syllabus linked language
and concept explanation
support
Independent Exam
Revision
10 - 12 All Learners Questions, Solutions,
National Papers,
Exemplar Papers
Harnessing of Mobile Technology for
Learner Support Model 2013 - Pilot: Provincial Maths
Competition
for Grades 9&11 in 2013
M-learning system developed in-house runs on Mxit Platform
Dedicated Maths and Science Scaffolding
Support via Desktop PC’s in Schools
TouchTutor
Package +
Recycled
PC’s
Central
Server
Video Lesson Facilitation in Classroom Tablet & Workbook
Use After Hours
Feedback
In Summary: Integrated Techno-blended T&L Model in Action
Learner Lesson
Workbooks
+Calculator
Individual Learner or
Peer Support
Programme
Research
Teacher Learners
Assessment,
Support and
Monitoring:
School Computer
Lab Support:
TBM is applied where? FRF CHAIR @NMMU – 10 FRF Schools in PE 2011- 2015
Research and Development Plan - FRF
Schools in NMM 2011-2013 Aim: Provide 21st century scaffolding support towards excellence in the T&L of
CAPS Mathematics in Secondary schools.
Strategy: Research, Develop and Implement an innovative CAPS-aligned
techno-blended T&L model which integrates educator- , learner- and peer-
support A B C D
Phase Year Educator
Skills
Upgrade
Classroom
Implementation
All Learners
Top Learner
Incubator
Programme
16 Saturdays
Peer Support
Programme
1 2011 Grade
11&12
Grade 11 Top 3 Grade
11&12 learners
Open to all Grade 11
&12 learners
2 2012 Grades
10-12
Grade 11&12 Top 3 Grade
11&12 learners
Open to Grade 11
&12 learners
3 2013 Grades
9-12
Grades
10,11&12
Top 3 Grade
11&12 learners
Open to all Grade
10,11 &12 learners
Teacher Development - FRF Schools
Technological Content training Grade 9&10 Content Training
School Certification
GeoGebra Workshops
Professional Learning Community
Sessions
2013 FRF Schools Grade 10 Tablet , TouchTutor & MXIT
Support implementation
2013 FRF Schools Grade 10 Tablet , TouchTutor & MXIT
Support implementation
Support
After-School Mxit Access via Tablets
at School After Hours
Integrated Techno-blended T&L Model in Action Tablet assisted Extra Classroom Scaffolding Support at FRF Schools
Learner
Workbooks
Learners
Learners
Summative Multiple Choice
Topic Tests
Calculator
TouchTutor
Formative Test
Support and
Feedback
Facilitator
2014 FRF Schools Grade 11 Tablet assisted & TouchTutor
Scaffolding Support
Other Tablet Assisted TBT&L Model Applications in
the province: Rural & Deep Rural
External facilitation – expertise
from local community
Tablet & TouchTutor assisted
peer support
Calculator & Learner Workbooks
Topic self tests & support via Mxit
Tablet Assisted Learner
Development Grade 10-12
Partnership with
ICT4RED Project
In Cofimvaba
district
Other TBT&L Model Applications in the province:
Rural & Deep Rural
Eastern Cape Province
GMMDU Saturday Incubator School Programmes
for selected learners from > 80 schools
Learner support NCS Maths and Science - 2013
Formative Assessment
& Interactive Support via Mxit 2013 -
Learner Tablet Assisted Saturday Incubation
Support Model: 2013 -
ISP
Saturday Lessons
Learner Workbooks
+
2013 & 2014 Tablet assisted Saturday Incubator
School Groups - Grades 11&12
Facilitators
• Five Provincial Districts
• Structured 16 Saturday
programme
• February - August
2013&2014 Tablet Assisted Incubator Schools for Grade
11&12 Learners with Potential – Outside FRF Schools
Somerset East
PE Cradock
Graaff Reinet
Successful 2013 ISP Implementations
• 10 Schools from Queenstown District
• 40 Grade 10, 25 Grade 11 learners
• 2 groups; 4 facilitators
• Maths and Science
• Content 11 Saturdays; 08h00-13h00
• Exam Prep 2 Saturdays in August
• Tablet, TouchTutor, Workbook + Mxit Support
• Prize-giving in August
2014 Queenstown ISP Programme
Subject Passed > 50%
Passed >
30%
District
Pass
>30%
Provincial
Pass
> 30%
National
Pass
>30%
Mathematics 77.6% 100% 62.2% 43.4% 59.1%
Physical
Science 71% 95% 66.9% 55.8% 67.4%
Final Grade 12 School Results from the 2013 PE ISP Group
Maths Marks Distribution
13 Maths Distinctions
Highest 96%
About 80 learners
Golden Award for the Maths and Science Incubator School
Programme from the Impumelelo Social Innovations Centre
Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch CPT
December 2013
Min. Derek Hanekom, Prof Jonathan Jansen
Additional free material:
Applets, Simulations, Videos
etc.
Professional Development of in-service
Teachers & FET College Lecturers
Professional Teacher Development Programme: NCS MATHS SKILLS UPGRADE (MATHSUP) GOALS
Teach the content of the new NCS Mathematics syllabus with confidence and understanding
Generate their own teaching resources for use in the Mathematics classrooms
Integrate the use of technology to teach in the Mathematics classrooms
Use Laptop & TouchTutor package to enhance their teaching in a blended learning classroom environment
After successful completion of the accredited MATHSUP
programme educators should be able to:
MATHSUP Programme: Structure & Timelines
1 day Pre-test & Orientation in Jan.
5 Days Contact period
- January Recess
Two Key Content Areas per day
- Lesson Facilitation, small group
tutorials, formative assessment
Self-study Period – Video Lessons
& Exercises - February & March
Technology - GeoGebra Workshop
& Summative Test - 2-day in April
Exam Prep Workshop -1 day in May
Formal 3-hour Examination – June
1 day Pre-test - in July
5 Days Contact period
- July Recess
Two Key Content Areas per day
- Lesson Facilitation, small group
tutorials, formative assessment
Self-study Period – Video Lessons
& Exercises - July & August
Technology-GeoGebra Workshop
& Summative Test – 2 day in Sept.
Exam Prep Workshop –1day in Oct.
Formal 3-hour Examination –Oct.
Two short learning programmes (six, months each) that focus on
syllabus-aligned content, pedagogy and the integration of the
TBT&L model. (18 days in total) SLP 1 SLP 2
Accredited Mathematics Skills Upgrade Programme
(MATHSUP) Training outside of the Nelson Mandela
Metropolis - 2012-2014
Queenstown MATHSUP
50 Teachers 2012 Bloemfontein MATHSUP
120 Teachers 2012 & 2013
Techno-blended T&L model utilized
Maths and Science Educator Training -
East London & Mthatha 2013 & 2014
• 280 Teachers
• 84 College Lecturers
Subject Advisors and the Dinaledi School Teachers TBT&L
Model Training in the ECP – 2013 & 2014
Dinaledi Maths Teachers Maths Subject Advisors ECP
Techno-blended T&L model utilized
Training teachers in the use of Open Source DG
Software: GeoGebra Institute Conference & Support
September 2013
Teacher skills training and support
• Offer workshops, seminars & conferences
Material and software development
• Distribute free materials for the Maths
classroom
Teacher development and research
• Skills Certification
• Collaborative research
Dr Govan Mbeki (LLD)
Thank You for your Time
Strategic External R&D partnerships-
2012/2013/2014