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Effectiveness of a learning management system in developing grade 10 learners’ conceptual understanding of Functions in Mathematics
Author(s)
Mlotshwa, Nicholas
Date Issued
2017
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Abstract
Learning Management Systems (LMS) have come into common use recently and most
educational institutions from basic to higher education are increasingly adopting them,
mainstreaming them into their daily teaching and learning of functions. The Western Cape
Education Department piloted the Moodle (Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning
Environment), a Learning Management System (LMS) aimed at improving teaching and
learning. The aim of this research was to ascertain the effectiveness of this LMS in
developing Grade 10 learners’ conceptual understanding of Functions in Mathematics
with minimum educator assistance. The research investigated two classes; one class
used the traditional chalk and talk teaching (control) while the other class was exposed to
the Moodle LMS. The thesis unpacked the functionalities in Moodle that makes learning
of Functions in Mathematics easier. Learners constructed their knowledge by using
resources embedded in Moodle using “ScenTRLE” learning model that follows Vygotsky‘s
Theory of Social Constructivism. The hybrid e-learning framework was used, where
learners were expected to gain pedagogically by interacting with computers. Their
interaction was monitored and results are recorded using online surveys and tests. A
quasi-experimental design was used to compare the groups, then statistically analysed in
comparison with the traditional way of learning.
Results showed that the functionalities embedded within the Moodle LMS were
instrumental in improving the learning and understanding of Functions in Mathematics.
educational institutions from basic to higher education are increasingly adopting them,
mainstreaming them into their daily teaching and learning of functions. The Western Cape
Education Department piloted the Moodle (Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning
Environment), a Learning Management System (LMS) aimed at improving teaching and
learning. The aim of this research was to ascertain the effectiveness of this LMS in
developing Grade 10 learners’ conceptual understanding of Functions in Mathematics
with minimum educator assistance. The research investigated two classes; one class
used the traditional chalk and talk teaching (control) while the other class was exposed to
the Moodle LMS. The thesis unpacked the functionalities in Moodle that makes learning
of Functions in Mathematics easier. Learners constructed their knowledge by using
resources embedded in Moodle using “ScenTRLE” learning model that follows Vygotsky‘s
Theory of Social Constructivism. The hybrid e-learning framework was used, where
learners were expected to gain pedagogically by interacting with computers. Their
interaction was monitored and results are recorded using online surveys and tests. A
quasi-experimental design was used to compare the groups, then statistically analysed in
comparison with the traditional way of learning.
Results showed that the functionalities embedded within the Moodle LMS were
instrumental in improving the learning and understanding of Functions in Mathematics.
Additional information
Thesis (MEd (Education))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017.
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