Tag: Physics
Exploring the Effectiveness of PhET Simulations on Students’ Performance in Electromagnetic Induction within Selected Secondary Schools of Nyamasheke District, Rwanda

Exploring the Effectiveness of PhET Simulations on Students’ Performance in Electromagnetic Induction within Selected Secondary Schools of Nyamasheke District, Rwanda

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Alexandre Ndayisaba & Gabriel Janvier TugirinshutiAfrican Centre of Excellence Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS),University of Rwanda-College of Education Remera Campus, Rwanda (UR-CE)Email: alexndayisaba05@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0009-0004-5899-7488 Abstract: Electromagnetic induction is a challenging and abstract topic in physics. Students demonstrate poor performance in electromagnetic induction studies due to the lack of demonstration of its complexity and…

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Influence of English Language Usage on Students’ Academic Performance in Physics in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda. A Case of Gakenke District

Influence of English Language Usage on Students’ Academic Performance in Physics in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda. A Case of Gakenke District

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Daniel Tuyishime & Hesbon O. AndalaMount Kenya UniversityEmail: dtuyi2015@gmail.com Abstract: This study investigates the influence of English language usage on students’ academic performance in Physics at public secondary schools in Gakenke District, Rwanda. The specific objectives include assessing students’ academic performance in Physics and examining the relationship between English proficiency and Physics performance in these…

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Comparing Traditional Teaching Methods Versus Computer Simulations on students’ performance in Learning Ohm’s Law at Dodoma City Secondary Schools, Tanzania

Comparing Traditional Teaching Methods Versus Computer Simulations on students’ performance in Learning Ohm’s Law at Dodoma City Secondary Schools, Tanzania

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Erasto Daniel, Zawadi Richard Juma & Joseph KyobeSt John’s University of TanzaniaE-mail: erastodan76@gmail.com Abstract: Physics educators have long grappled with the challenge of poor students’ performance. The reason behind poor performance is due to the complexity of physics subject which makes most of students performing poorly especially in Tanzania. Different approaches have been used to…

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Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Computer Simulations in Teaching and Learning Ohm’s Law in Physics in Dodoma Secondary Schools, Tanzania

Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Computer Simulations in Teaching and Learning Ohm’s Law in Physics in Dodoma Secondary Schools, Tanzania

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Erasto Daniel & Zawadi Richard JumaEducation DepartmentSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: erastodan76@gmail.com/ zrichard@sjut.ac.tz Abstract: Computer simulations (CS) are widely used in the field of education as a modern-era method of teaching and learning, but for effective implementation, the main users have to be aware and positive of their capabilities and challenges. This paper explored the…

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Impact of Using Physics Education Technology (PhET) Simulations on Improving Students’ Performance in Electrostatics

Impact of Using Physics Education Technology (PhET) Simulations on Improving Students’ Performance in Electrostatics

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Uwambajimana Sylvere and Evariste MinaniAfrican Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS), College of Education, University of RwandaEmail: uwambajimanasylvere@gmail.com Abstract: This study aimed at assessing the impact of using Physics Education Technology (PhET) simulation to improve students’ performance in electrostatics. A quasi-experimental design under quantitative methods was used. Electrostatics Achievement…

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Challenges Faced by Physics Teachers During the Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Rwanda

Challenges Faced by Physics Teachers During the Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Rwanda

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Peter Gapfizi, Ephrem Shaban Mbarute, Liberatha Masengesho, Prof. Jean UwamahoroUniversity of Rwanda College of Education (UR-CE), African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science (ACEITLMS)Department of Mathematics, Science and Physical Education, University of Rwanda-College of Education (UR-CE)Email:petergapfizi13@gmail.com/ mbaruteephremshaban@gmail.com Abstract: In 2015, Rwanda changed the Education system from a knowledge-based curriculum to…

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Exploring the Impact of Project-Based Learning on the Students’ Attitudes towards Physics in Mbale District, Uganda

Exploring the Impact of Project-Based Learning on the Students’ Attitudes towards Physics in Mbale District, Uganda

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Robert Wakumire – College of Education (UR-CE)Dr. Pheneas Nkundabakura – Department of PhysicsAbraham Daniel Mollel – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science University of RwandaCissy Nazziwa – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science University of RwandaEmail: wakumire24@gmail.com Abstract: This study explored the influence…

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Effects of Using Computer Simulations on Learners’ Academic Achievement in Physics in Secondary Schools in Ainamoi Sub-County, Kericho County

Effects of Using Computer Simulations on Learners’ Academic Achievement in Physics in Secondary Schools in Ainamoi Sub-County, Kericho County

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Alex K. Chumba, Dr. Ezekiel N. Omwenga & Dr. Grace Atemi – Kisii UniversityEmail: alex.chumba84@gmail.com Received March 19, 2020; Reviewed March 21, 2020; Accepted March 22, 2020 Abstract: This research was aimed at finding out the effect of use of computer simulations on academic achievement of form two learners in physics in Ainamoi Sub-County in…

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