Abstract

EMPOWERING LEARNERS IN A DIGITAL WORLD THROUGH INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS IN MATHEMATICS.

Sussan ijeoma Ezeh (PhD), Dr. Nnenna Kalu Uka & Eneze, B.N

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Learning of mathematics should be faced with utmost seriousness and dedication because of its numerous benefits to the society. It should be practically embedded with logical and analytic thinking in order to empower the learner. This study tried to me of the innovative methods of teaching mathematics and the extent to which they can empower the learners. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design where a sample of 140 mathematics teachers that participated in the 2017 West African School Certificate Examination marking was used. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire structured by the researchers, made up of 20 questions to elicit information that gave answers to the research questions. The instrument was validated by three experts, one in measurement and evaluation, two in mathematics education. A reliability coefficient of 0.76 was obtained through Cronbach Alpha formula. Four research questions guided the study and were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The results showed the innovative methods being practiced by mathematics teachers in Enugu State and also the extent to which the use of computer/internet, individualized and self directed learning strategies could empower the mathematics learner. Recommendations were made which includes: that the government should help teachers with the facilities that will enable them use the innovative methods of teaching mathematics in order to empower the learner contextualize meaningfully in a digital world. Keywords. Empowering, individualized learning, innovative, analytic thinking, self directed learning.

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