Reflective practice in the teaching of civic education in secondary schools in Zambia: a case study of Lusaka province.
Date
2020-10-01
Authors
Muleya, Gistered
Magasu, Oliver
Mweemba, Liberty
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Publisher
Multidisciplinary Journal of Language and Social Sciences Education | Volume 3, Issue 3
Abstract
This study sought to establish the use of reflective practice in the
teaching of Civic Education in secondary schools in Zambia. The
theory of Conscientisation was applied in the study to understand
how the process of reflection generates liberating knowledge in
the teaching of Civic Education in secondary schools in Zambia.
A descriptive case study design was used and data was collected
using interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Purposive
sampling procedures were used to sample 73 participants. Data
collected was analysed using themes that emerged from the
objectives of the study. The study noted that reflective practice
though rarely promoted by the teachers in their lessons was a
significant aspect in teaching of Civic Education in secondary
schools. The study also found that when applied correctly as an
approach in teaching, reflective practice provides opportunities
among the learners to engage in educational discussions during
the lessons. Additionally, the study also noted that the use of
reflective practice in teaching Civic Education in Secondary
schools served as a good motivation for the learners to become
active, responsible and informed members of society. Based on
these findings, this study concludes that reflective practice as an
approach of teaching serves to build self- esteem and confidence
in learners and therefore the study recommends that the Ministry
of General Education (MoGE) should take a deliberate move in
providing workshops/short courses to Civic Education teachers so
that they can enhance their skills in the use of reflective practice in
Civic Education lessons.
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Keywords
Civic education. , Reflective practice. , Conscientisation. , Secondary schools.