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Mlambo, Philani Brian
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Instructional Practices by Engineering Graphics and Design Teachers: A Focus on Teaching and Learning of Isometric Drawing Mlambo, Philani Brian
Research in Social Sciences and Technology Vol 9 No 2 (2024): Research in Social Sciences and Technology
Publisher : Research in Social Sciences and Technology- OpenED Network

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46303/ressat.2024.41

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This qualitative study was conducted to investigate the instructional practices used by Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) to teach Isometric Drawing (ID). This enquiry was necessitated by the growing concern from subject advisors and teachers about the poor performance of learners in isometric drawing. In an attempt to meet the objectives, this study adopted an interpretivist position to understand the instructional practices employed by teachers in teaching isometric drawing. This study used seven (7) EGD teachers who were conveniently selected, it is worth noting that the sample was influenced by the fact that EGD is a subject that is not common hence not many schools offer it. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and was analyzed using a thematic analysis. Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) was used as a framework that underpinned this study. Findings from this study indicated that all EGD teachers have the common understanding that ID involves converting 2d orthographic view into a 3d figure. The findings further revealed that teachers rely heavily on models, YouTube videos and AutoCAD to develop learners’ spatial ability which is a very important skill. The study recommended that there should be no teacher hired to teach EGD without being fully trained. The study further recommended that future research should be conducted on learners to get their insight on why they are performing poorly in ID.
Information and Communications Technology in Engineering Graphics and Design Classrooms: A post COVID-19 era Mlambo, Philani Brian
Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengkajian Ilmu Pendidikan: e-Saintika Vol. 7 No. 2: July 2023
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (LITPAM)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/esaintika.v7i2.1321

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The integration of information and communications technology in teaching and learning is growing at an exponential rate due to many factors we have observed lately, such as the outbreak of COVID-19. The unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19 took the world by surprise. Many sectors such as health and education were left shattered due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The outbreak compelled the educational sector to come up with alternative majors to keep the teaching and learning process alive as the physical classes were suspended as means to curb the spread of COVID-19. In an attempt to investigate different ways Engineering Graphics and Design teachers used to conduct lessons during the COVID-19 lockdown, this study employed a qualitative approach. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic analysis. The findings of this study indicate that COVID-19 did influence the way teachers are teaching post-COVID-19.  The study findings further reveal that WhatsApp was the tool most teachers relied on to keep teaching and learning alive, however, some teachers were experiencing problems. The study recommends that teachers should continue using WhatsApp as a way of extending lessons during home hours.
Investigating Factors Contributing to Poor Performance in Teaching and Learning of N3 Assembly Drawing: A Case of uMgungundlovu TVET College Mlambo, Philani Brian; Mkhwanazi, Mthokozisi Sakhile
Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengkajian Ilmu Pendidikan: e-Saintika Vol. 8 No. 1: March 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/esaintika.v8i1.1479

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Poor performance in Assembly Drawing (AD) has been a significant issue in Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) in high schools and TVET colleges. This poor performance in AD, which is a crucial component of the EGD exam, leads to students not performing well in Grade 12 and consequently limits their entry into engineering programs in TVET colleges. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the contributing factors to poor performance in the teaching and learning of AD among N3 students. To achieve the objectives of this study, a mixed research approach was employed, and data was collected through semi-structured interviews and the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test (PSVT). A purposive sampling method was used to select four Engineering Drawing (ED) lecturers and 45 N3 Engineering Drawing students to participate in this study. Furthermore, Piaget's perception and imagery theory and Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) were utilized as frameworks underpinning this study. The interview results were analyzed using thematic analysis, while the data from the PSVT was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings of this study indicate that N3 students have very low spatial visualization skills, and the negative attitude displayed by both students and lecturers towards the teaching and learning of AD contributes to poor performance in N3 ED. The findings further revealed that the lack of drawing-related teaching qualifications among lecturers also contributes to poor performance in AD. Furthermore, the quantitative findings show that the students achieved a mean score of 16.82, with a standard deviation of 8.389, indicating poor performance on the PSVT test. One limitation of this study is the small number of lecturers interviewed (four), which makes it difficult to generalize the results. Therefore, future studies should include a larger sample size of lecturers. This study recommends that lecturers be hired based on their relevant teaching qualifications and further suggests the use of technology to enhance students' spatial visualization skills and improve their performance in AD.
Analysing Grade 9 Technology examination papers’ design and learners’ performance: A case of two schools in KwaZulu-Natal Mlambo, Philani Brian; Mbatha, Nonjabulo
Research in Social Sciences and Technology Vol 10 No 3 (2025): Research in Social Sciences and Technology (Vol.10 issue 3, In Progress)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46303/ressat.2025.48

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Poor performance in the senior phase Technology has been a challenge for a very long time now, which led to many scholars investigating the issue. This qualitative study was conducted to analyse how Grade 9 Technology teachers design examination papers and how learners perform. To meet the objective of this study, researchers conveniently selected two (2) secondary schools in the Maqongqo area on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg and collected data through document analysis of Grade 9 Technology examination papers and learners’ scripts. Analysis of the data was done in accordance with Bloom’s taxonomy grid to gauge how cognitive levels were distributed. The theory of Bloom’s taxonomy by Benjamin Bloom (1957) was used to frame this study. The findings emanating from the data show that Grade 9 Technology teachers are unable to align the examination question papers with Bloom's Taxonomy cognitive levels, which leads to learners’ poor performance as the examination papers are poorly structured. In addition, the findings indicated that Grade 9 Technology learners are struggling with the topic of electrical systems and control. Based on the findings, the study recommended that Grade 9 Technology teachers should be subjected to developmental workshops aimed at implementing Bloom’s taxonomy when setting examinations. The department of education should be responsible for the designing of Grade 9 Technology examinations while teachers are getting relevant training.
Co-Authors Mbatha, Nonjabulo Mkhwanazi, Mthokozisi Sakhile