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Improvisation as an Alternative to Initiate Hands-on Activities in Mathematics and Science Lessons among 14 Districts of Rwanda
Aimable Sibomana
Josiane Mukagihana
Abstract
Using improvisation materials is an easy, fun, effective way to help students learn and grow, and unlock their full creative potential. The study aimed at examining the status of using improvisation materials in the process of teaching and learning by Mathematics and science teachers. It employed a longitudinal survey design with the population of 4755 (1571 females and 3184 males) trained Mathematics and science teachers. A sample of 351 teachers selected purposively answered a survey questionnaire showing the status of using improvised materials while conducting experiments. An analysis by frequencies, percentages and the independent sample t-test indicate that 87.46% of teachers conduct experiments using improvised materials while 12.53% of the trained Mathematics and science teachers do not use improvised materials. The study also revealed a statistically significant difference between the status of Mathematics and science teachers’ use of improvisation materials before and after trainings (p>0.000) by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Teacher Training Program (AIMS-TTP). The study recommends that improvisation using locally available materials should be well selected, utilized and appropriately integrated into teaching and learning to initiate instruction though hands-on activities.
