Experiences of physics teachers with integration of real-life contexts in their teaching and learning processes.

Abstract

The integration of real-life context in physics instruction is one of the effective strategies that can improve students’ learning. To be successful, this strategy requires the physics teachers to be competent and students have to be actively engaged in the instructional process. This study explored physics teachers’ perspectives in integrating real-life context in physics instruction. The following research questions were employed to orient this study: How do teachers incorporate real-life examples and applications of physics in the process of teaching and learning? What are teachers’ opinions about the integration of real-life examples in teaching physics? Qualitative methods such as purposive sampling, interviews, and thematic analysis were applied. The sample of 6 physics teachers, who worked in Kayonza District, was purposively selected as the respondents for this study. The findings revealed that physics teachers have a good understanding of this instruction, and they possibly integrate real life examples and applications in their instructional activities.