Investigating Mathematics Teachers’ Understanding and Practices of Learner-centered Teaching in Junior Secondary Schools within Katima Circuit in the Zambezi Region of Namibia

Artigo2023

Richard Salufu Mwazi ORCID; Kgomotso Gertrude Garegae ORCID; Kelvin Mubiana Katukula ORCID; Linus Kambeyo ORCID

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Resumo

This study investigated mathematics teachers’ understanding and practices of learner-centered teaching (LCT) in junior secondary schools within Katima Circuit in the Zambezi Region of Namibia. A qualitative study method was used and purposeful sampling procedures were used to select participants. Research instruments included open-ended interviews and recordings from twenty mathematics teachers in selected junior secondary schools in the Zambezi Region. Results of the study indicate that teachers understand the concepts of LCT and have adequate training and knowledge on the benefits and teaching approach in LCT due to the inclusion of the LCT methods in teacher education and other training workshops. However, the study also found that most mathematics teachers use only cooperative learning during teaching and learning mathematics. The study also identified significant challenges teachers face in implementing LCT, including overcrowded classrooms, lack of resources, and learners’ lack of motivation. Considering the above findings, the study recommends that the government and stakeholders support teachers with resources and further staff development opportunities.

Dados da obra

Tipo
Artigo
Periódico
Innovare Journal of Education, p. 41-50
Editora
Innovare Academic Sciences
Ano
2023 (2023-07-01)
Idioma
en
Palavras-chave
student-centered learning; mathematics teachers; teacher understanding; teaching practice; cooperative learning; junior high school; teacher professional development; implementation barriers; overcrowded classrooms; teaching materials shortage; student motivation; Namibia
Temas
Formação de Professores de Matemática, Inclusão, Práticas Pedagógicas
DOI
10.22159/ijoe.2023v11i4.47648
ISSN
2347-5528
Licença
cc-by
Acesso
Acesso aberto
Fontes
OpenAlex
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01/10/2026 · verificada em 03/10/2026

Como citar

ABNT
MWAZI, Richard Salufu et al.. Investigating Mathematics Teachers’ Understanding and Practices of Learner-centered Teaching in Junior Secondary Schools within Katima Circuit in the Zambezi Region of Namibia. Innovare Journal of Education, p. 41-50, 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22159/ijoe.2023v11i4.47648.

APA

Mwazi, R. S., Garegae, K. G., Katukula, K. M., & Kambeyo, L. (2023). Investigating Mathematics Teachers’ Understanding and Practices of Learner-centered Teaching in Junior Secondary Schools within Katima Circuit in the Zambezi Region of Namibia. Innovare Journal of Education, 41-50. https://doi.org/10.22159/ijoe.2023v11i4.47648

BibTeX
@article{mwazi2023,
  author = {Mwazi, Richard Salufu and Garegae, Kgomotso Gertrude and Katukula, Kelvin Mubiana and Kambeyo, Linus},
  title = {Investigating Mathematics Teachers’ Understanding and Practices of Learner-centered Teaching in Junior Secondary Schools within Katima Circuit in the Zambezi Region of Namibia},
  year = {2023},
  journal = {Innovare Journal of Education},
  pages = {41-50},
  publisher = {Innovare Academic Sciences},
  doi = {10.22159/ijoe.2023v11i4.47648},
  language = {en}
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
AU  - Mwazi, Richard Salufu
AU  - Garegae, Kgomotso Gertrude
AU  - Katukula, Kelvin Mubiana
AU  - Kambeyo, Linus
TI  - Investigating Mathematics Teachers’ Understanding and Practices of Learner-centered Teaching in Junior Secondary Schools within Katima Circuit in the Zambezi Region of Namibia
PY  - 2023
JO  - Innovare Journal of Education
SP  - 41
EP  - 50
DO  - 10.22159/ijoe.2023v11i4.47648
LA  - en
ER  - 

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