Teaching of Science at Secondary Level: An Analysis of Teachers’ Classroom Practices
Abstract
The attempt is done to analyze the science teachers’ classroom practices at Secondary level in Rawalpindi-a district of the Punjab (Pakistan). The objectives of the study were to analyze and compare pedagogical practices of teachers with respect to their gender, qualification and experience. Six null hypotheses were developed. A cross-sectional survey was conducted for the study. Random sampling technique was used for the selection of male (120) and female (120) teachers. The questionnaire was used for the science teachers to analyze their classroom practices. Data was collected by visiting the sample secondary schools of the District Rawalpindi personally. Data of questionnaire was analyzed by using an independent sample t-test and two-way ANOVA. It was found that there were significant differences between classroom practices with respect to their gender and qualification; moreover, there were interaction effects of teachers' qualification and gender; gender and experience and qualification and experience on their practices in the classrooms. It was recommended to train and encourage male and female teachers equally.
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