The role of the University of Zululand Science Development Centre on pupils' perception of science

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dc.contributor.advisorMagi, N.V.
dc.contributor.authorMfusi, Leonard Velenkosini Mbhekeni
dc.date.accessioned2010-07-26T07:32:56Z
dc.date.available2010-07-26T07:32:56Z
dc.date.issued1999
dc.descriptionA dissertation submiited to the Faculty of Education in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Education in the Department of Comparative Education at the University of Zululand, 1999.en_US
dc.description.abstractThis study is an investigation into the significant role of the University of Zululand Science Development Centre on pupils' perception of Science. It attempts to establish whether the Science Development Centre is effective in achieving its objectives, namely to: i. Investigate the perceptions of science held by pupils who visit the University of Zululand Science Development Centre (UZSDC). ii. Determine whether specific difficulties or problems experienced by pupils in learning science were alleviated after attending the University of Zululand Science Development Centre (UZSDC). iii. Determine whether the University of Zululand Science Development Centre(UZSDC) helps create a more positive attitude towards science and science careers. The sample was drawn from four schools in the Empangeni-Richards Bay and Babanango area. Questionnaires were administered to Secondary school pupils who were doing science (N=88) from two different grades, that is, grade 10 and 11. Data were statistically analysed to establish frequencies and percentages. The major findings of the study are: (1) that the University of Zululand Science Development Centre does play a significant role in promoting positive perceptions of science in secondary school pupils. Perceptions of learners showed that: i. The majority of learners perceived science as valuable knowledge in solving daily problems in society and worth while careers. ii. An interest in science and positive feelings towards learning science were expressed iii. Predominant view of learners indicated that the time spent at the centre was limited for them to gain enough knowledge and skills to solve individual problems in science. Recommendations of this study are based on pupils' perception of the value of science and interest in pursuing of science careers.en_US
dc.identifier.other261940
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10530/380
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectScience -- Roleen_US
dc.titleThe role of the University of Zululand Science Development Centre on pupils' perception of scienceen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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