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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