0.34). Findings in table 4.1 indicate that students are not aware about organization of Computer Studies Curriculum. (Mean ranging from 1.92- 2.17; SD = 0.42 - 0.53). 4.1 Organization of Computer Study Curriculum Responses Organization of Computer Studies Teachers (N = 84) Students (N = 375) Curriculum Mean SD Mean SD Introduction to computer studies Curriculum 2.80 0.46 2.07 0.38 Subject description 2.67 0.47 2.03 0.34 Subject rationale 2.56 0.55 2.02 0.32 Subject goals 2.75 0.44 1.98 0.43 Competences to be developed 2.71 0.45 2.04 0.43 Objectives of the Computer Studies 2.73 0.45 1.99 0.42 Curriculum subject 2.73 0.45 1.96 0.38 Teaching and learning strategies 2.65 0.48 2.01 0.42 Instructional time 2.77 0.52 2.17 0.55 2.76 0.49 2.17 0.53 Examinations (annual and terminal) 2.61 0.42 2.12 0.51 Practical 2.29 0.51 2.05 0.49 Project 2.76 0.29 2.02 0.49 Portfolio 1.95 0.34 1.97 0.42 Presentation 1.63 0.53 1.92 0.42 Case studies Scale: 1 = No, 2 = I don’t know, 3 = Yes 4.2.1 Skills Promoted by Computer Studies Curriculum The second part of the first research question investigated about skills promoted by Computer Studies Curriculum in secondary school. Findings in table 4.1.1 revealed that teachers agreed that Computer Studies Curriculum promote basic skills on how
0.34). Findings in table 4.1 indicate that students are not aware about organization of Computer Studies Curriculum. (Mean ranging from 1.92- 2.17; SD = 0.42 - 0.53). 4.1 Organization of Computer Study Curriculum Organization of Computer Studies Curriculum Responses Teachers (N = 84) Students (N = 375) Mean SD Mean SD Introduction to computer studies Curriculum Subject description Subject rationale Subject goals Competences to be developed Objectives of the Computer Studies Curriculum subject Teaching and learning strategies Instructional time Examinations (annual and terminal) Practical Project Portfolio Presentation Case studies 2.80 2.67 2.56 2.75 2.71 2.73 2.73 2.65 2.77 2.76 2.61 2.29 2.76 1.95 1.63 0.46 0.47 0.55 0.44 0.45 0.45 0.45 0.48 0.52 0.49 0.42 0.51 0.29 0.34 0.53 2.07 2.03 2.02 1.98 2.04 1.99 1.96 2.01 2.17 2.17 2.12 2.05 2.02 1.97 1.92 0.38 0.34 0.32 0.43 0.43 0.42 0.38 0.42 0.55 0.53 0.51 0.49 0.49 0.42 0.42 Scale: 1 = No, 2 = I don’t know, 3 = Yes 4.2.1 Skills Promoted by Computer Studies Curriculum The second part of the first research question investigated about skills promoted by Computer Studies Curriculum in secondary school. Findings in table 4.1.1 revealed that teachers agreed that Computer Studies Curriculum promote basic skills on how
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