4.1 What is your opinion about the simulation lessons when compared to the traditional methods of instruction?
Question 5
If you have the opportunity to use ICT in your instruction, how often would you like to use it?
Appendix B: Students’ interview schedule 1. Do you have access to a computer at home? 2. How long have you been using computers?
3. What is your general opinion about Physical Science in terms of difficulty level? 4. Have you ever learnt science using ICT such as Internet, DVD etc.?
5. If you use computers at home, what do you do with your computer? 6. Do you go to the computer lab for any lessons?
7. Do you have internet access at home? 8. What type of software do you use regularly? 9. What do you enjoy about the simulation lessons? 10. What don‟t you like about the simulation lessons?
11. If you compare the simulation lessons with the other methods used by your teacher, which would you prefer?
Appendix C: Letter to the headmaster/principal To the headmaster/principal,
My name is Kayode Mathews Arowolo, a full time Master‟s student at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. I am investigating the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the learning and teaching of kinematics in Grade 11 Physical Science. I would like to request for your permission to use a computer simulation to teach learners in Grade 11 Physical Science, interview and collect data from the Grade 11 Physical Science teachers and learners.
There would be no interruption of your normal school programme, I would follow the normal school timetable and the Physical Science teachers would use the computer animation to teach kinematics in the computer lab. After the intervention, I would collect data by interviewing learners and teachers. The data collected will be treated with confidentiality and the names of your school, the teachers and the learners will not be used in the analysis of the data.
The teachers will benefit from the research since they would be trained in the use of the intervention. The learners would also benefit from the method of instruction as it is hoped that this would enhance their understanding of the concepts.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries or clarifications to make. My contact details are:
Cell number: 079 611 4755, Home: 011-359-6073 email:[email protected] I look forward to your anticipated positive response.
Thank you. Yours faithfully,
Consent form for principal/headmaster
I______________________________________ the headmaster/principal of _____________________________________ school hereby grant consent to Mr. Kayode Mathews Arowolo to involve the Grade 11 learners and teachers in his research.
The data collected will be treated with confidentiality and the name of the participants (teachers and learners) will not be mentioned in the analysis of the data. The participants (teachers and learners) may withdraw from the study at any time.
Appendix D: Letter to the educator Dear educator,
My name is Kayode Mathews Arowolo, a full time Master‟s student at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. As part of the requirements for the award of a Master of Science degree in Science Education, I am investigating the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the learning and teaching of kinematics in Grade 11 Physical Science. I would like to request you to be part of my study. The study will involve the use a computer simulation to teach learners in Grade 11 Physical Science. I would collect data by observation of the lessons and interview you after the intervention programme.
Participation in this research is voluntary and there will be no victimization whatsoever for refusal to participate.
There would be no interruption of your normal school programme, I would follow the normal school timetable and you would use the computer simulation to teach kinematics in the computer lab. After the intervention, I would also collect data by interviewing the learners. The data collected will be treated with confidentiality and the names of your school, yourself and learners will not be divulged.
It is hoped that you will benefit from the research since you would be trained in the use of the intervention. The learners would also benefit from the method of instruction as it is hoped that this would enhance their understanding of the concepts.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries or clarifications to make. My contact details are:
Cell number: 079 611 4755, Home: 011-359-6073. email: [email protected] I look forward to your anticipated positive response.
Thank you. Yours faithfully, K.M. Arowolo
Appendix E: Consent form for teachers to participate I__________________________________ a teacher at
____________________________________ school hereby grant consent to Mr. Kayode Mathews Arowolo to be part of his research. The data that will be collected from me and my class should only be used for research purposes and conferences. The data collected will be treated with confidentiality and the name of the participants (teachers and learners) will not be mentioned in the analysis of the data. The participants (teachers and learners) may withdraw from the study at any time.
Appendix F: Interview Consent form for teachers
Please complete, sign and return the form below
Put a tick in the box if you are consenting
I am willing to be interviewed for my opinion on the computer simulation lessons I am willing to be interviewed on access to computers
I am willing to be involved in lesson reflection interviews I give consent for audio recording of these interviews
I give consent for the use of such audio recording of these interviews with me in them for purposes of research, publications, teacher-education and training.
The data collected will be treated with confidentiality and the name of the participants (teachers and learners) will not be mentioned in the analysis of the data. The participants (teachers and learners) may withdraw from the study at any time.
The extra copy of this form is for you to keep. Thank you.
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Signature of teacher Date
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Appendix G: Recording Consent form for teachers Please complete, sign and return the form below
Put a tick in the appropriate box
I give consent for being audio taped during the interview
I give consent for audio and video tapes with me in them resulting from this study to be shown at academic conferences, workshops and seminars
I give consent for audio tapes with me in them resulting from this study to be used for purposes of research and publications, teacher-education and teacher-training programmes
I give consent for audio tapes with me in them resulting from this study to be kept for up to three years if necessary
The data collected will be treated with confidentiality and the name of the participants (teachers and learners) will not be mentioned in the analysis of the data. The participants (teachers and learners) may withdraw from the study at any time.
The extra copy of this form is for you to keep. Thank you.
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Signature of teacher Date
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Appendix H: Letter to the parent Dear parent,
My name is Kayode Mathews Arowolo, a full time Master‟s student at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. As part of the requirements for the award of a Master of Science degree in Science Education, I am investigating the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the learning and teaching of kinematics in Grade 11 Physical Science. I will like to seek your consent for your child to be part of my study. The study will involve the use a computer simulation to teach learners in Grade 11 Physical Science. I will collect data by observation of the lessons and interview your child, which will be audio taped, after the intervention programme. Participation in this research is voluntary and there will be no victimization whatsoever for refusal to participate.
There will be no interruption of your child‟s normal school programme, I will follow the normal school timetable and your child will be taught with the use of computer simulation in the computer lab. The data collected will be treated with confidentiality and the name of your child will not be mentioned in the analysis of the data. That is, the name and identity of your child will be protected in this study.
It is hoped that your child will benefit from the research since the simulation is to enhance the learners‟ understanding of Physics concepts.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries or clarifications to make. My contact details are:
Cell number: 079 611 4755, Home: 011-359-6073 email: [email protected]
I look forward to your anticipated positive response. Thank you.
Yours faithfully, K.M. Arowolo