International Journal of Science and Society (IJSOC)
Vol 1 No 3 (2019): International Journal of Science and Society (IJSOC)

Effects of Science Achievement Tests, Technology Achievement Tests, Integrated Science, Technology And Community Tests And Micro Practice on Teacher's Entry Level Abilities

Paulo Nyereugo Kwuanyanwu (University of the Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2019

Abstract

This study included both guidance tools and learning cases that were used to explore the entry potential of newly graduated science and technology teachers (NQSTTs). Using a semi-experimental model, the study took 106 NQSTTs, an experimental group (N = 54) and a control group (N = 52), which were subjected to a three-month Professional Certification (PQE) test program. Instruments such as the Science Performance Test (SAT), the Technology Performance Test (TAT), the Integrated Science, Technology and Society Test (ISTST) and microlearning were used to measure the entry capacity of NQSTT. All exams contained versions of the best test and test and were presented to both groups at the start of the study and at the end of the study. Significant changes in the initial ability of the teacher were detected by repeated measurements on ANOVA tests performed for each test with a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that the teachers' initial entry capacity was relatively better than expected, probably due to the type of teacher they were prepared for. It is hoped that these findings will help to show interesting differences in the programs designed to prepare teachers for certification/ admission. The didactic effects on science and technology education are discussed.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijsoc

Publisher

Subject

Materials Science & Nanotechnology Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Science and Society (IJSOC) is open access and peer-reviewed journal with e-ISSN (2715-8780), IJSOC is an international journal devoted to the study of science and technology in a social context. It focuses on the way in which advances in science and technology influence ...