Provision of in-service training of mathematics and science teachers in Botswana: teachers’ perspectives |
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| Authors: | Kim Agatha Ramatlapana |
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| Institution: | (1) University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana |
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| Abstract: | Teaching is a field that is dynamic, with innovations necessitating upgrading of skills and education of teachers for the
successful implementation of reforms. The behaviour and attitudes of teachers towards teaching and learning and their knowledge
banks are the result of the impact of in-service training. This study investigated the perceptions of mathematics and science
teachers in Botswana towards in-service provision by the Department of Mathematics and Science Education In-service Training
unit (DMSE-INSET), whose mandate is to improve the quality of teaching by supporting teachers through training programmes
that enable them to take ownership of their professional development. Data were collected from a sample of 42 senior Mathematics
and Science secondary school teachers, using structured interviews with open-ended questions, which were analyzed qualitatively.
The findings show that teachers’ concerns included the lack of impact of current in-service training programmes on the education
system, no regular follow-up activities to support the one-off workshops and insufficient skills acquired to sustain the implementation
of the strategies solicited by the workshops. |
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| Keywords: | In-service training Mathematic education Professional development |
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