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The efficacy of co-teaching grade 9 science learners at an international school in Nairobi : a case study

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dc.contributor.advisor Ferreira, J. G.
dc.contributor.author Henderson, Linda
dc.date.accessioned 2012-11-08T12:25:36Z
dc.date.available 2012-11-08T12:25:36Z
dc.date.issued 2011-11
dc.identifier.citation Henderson, Linda (2011) The efficacy of co-teaching grade 9 science learners at an international school in Nairobi, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/7711> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/7711
dc.description.abstract A case study using a phenomenological approach was carried out to determine how effective and enduring learning is for two diverse groups of grade 9 natural science learners when delivered through a collaborative co-teaching approach involving a high school science teacher and a special needs teacher. Even though the findings of this research indicate that the co-taught sessions did not significantly affect the learners’ test results, the majority of the learners reported very positive perceptions of co-teaching. From the findings the main benefits for the learners included an improvement in their understanding of learning styles and associated study skills, increased contact time with the teachers, and the benefit of another teacher’s expertise in the classroom. The researcher found the co-teaching approach yielded a clearer focus on the individual learning styles, new strategies for differentiation, and a positive teaching experience. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (ix, 167 leaves) : illustrations en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Differentiation en
dc.subject Collaboration en
dc.subject Inclusion en
dc.subject Co-teaching en
dc.subject Special needs teacher en
dc.subject Case study en
dc.subject Grade 9 natural science learners en
dc.subject Academic performance en
dc.subject.ddc 507.1267625
dc.subject.lcsh Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Kenya -- Nairobi -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Teaching teams -- Kenya -- Nairobi -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Inclusive education -- Kenya -- Nairobi -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh International schools -- Kenya -- Nairobi -- Case studies en
dc.title The efficacy of co-teaching grade 9 science learners at an international school in Nairobi : a case study en
dc.title.alternative Efficacy of co-teaching grade nine science learners at an international school in Nairobi : a case study en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Science and Technology Education en
dc.description.degree M. Ed. (Natural Science Education)


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