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Investigation of virtual learning behaviour in an Eastern Cape high school biology course.

dc.contributor.advisorYates, Steven.
dc.contributor.authorKavuma, Henry.
dc.date.accessioned2011-11-10T08:41:54Z
dc.date.available2011-11-10T08:41:54Z
dc.date.created2003
dc.date.issued2003
dc.descriptionThesis (M.Sc.)-University of Natal, Durban, 2003.en
dc.description.abstractTransformation in education over the decades has failed to keep abreast of the rapidly advancing technological environment of modern society. This implies that curricula, learning paradigms and tools employed by educational institutions are not in sync with the technologically oriented lifestyle of modern society. Learners are therefore unable to apply and assimilate their daily life experiences into the learning process. This disparity warrants radical transformation in education, so as to furnish the appropriate education system where learners are able to construct their knowledge on the basis of pre-existing ideas and experiences. However, any transformation in the e~ucation approach should essentially be complemented by the adoption of appropriate learning environments and paradigms that can capitalize on learners' life experiences as well as elicit the appropriate learning behaviour and attitudes for effective and life-long learning. Much of the literature reviewed affirms the efficacy of virtual learning environments as mediums that can facilitate effective learner-centred electronic-learning suitable for modern society. They are asserted as liberators of learning in respect of instructivist ideals, information access and the confines of the physical classroom. This is confirmed by findings of this research, which are generally in favour of the virtual learning environment's ability to enhance the learning experiences of learners but remained inconclusive on their learning outcomes.en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10413/4183
dc.language.isoenen
dc.subjectBiology--Computer-assisted instruction.en
dc.subjectEducation--Effect of technological innovations on.en
dc.subjectSchool improvement programmes--South Africa.en
dc.subjectIntelligent tutoring systems.en
dc.subjectTheses--Computer science.en
dc.titleInvestigation of virtual learning behaviour in an Eastern Cape high school biology course.en
dc.typeThesisen

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