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ISTE 2014
Second Draft Conference programme
19 October 2014 (Sunday)
14h00 - 18h00: Arrival and Registration (Reception & Foyer)
18h00 - 20h00: Welcome Dinner (Restaurant)
20 October 2014 (Monday)
07h45 - 08h30: Breakfast (Restaurant) & Registration (Foyer)
08h30 - 09h30: Opening Ceremony
Venue: Main Hall
Introduction and overview of the conference: Prof Harrison Atagana, Conference Chair
Guest speaker: Prof Nosisi Feza, Head of ISTE
09h30 - 10h30: Plenary Session 1
Dr Nick Taylor
Title: Are the universities producing the teachers we need?
Venue: Main Hall  Chair: Prof David Mogari
10h30 - 11h00: Tea (Foyer)
Open Rubric
11h0011h30
11h3012h00
Venue: Main Hall
Mathematics Education
Chair: Andile Mji
Mathematics student teachers'
approach to, experience of and
attitudes towards mathematical
modelling
Rina Durandt & Gerrie J Jacobs
University of Johannesburg,
South Africa
The influence of student
engagement on the performance
of first-year Mathematics
students
Elsabe Weyer
North-West University, South
Africa
When is an error a
misconception? Analysing errors
in Primary Mathematics
12h0012h30
12h3013h00
Ronel Paulsen
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Under preparedness of first year
entering university mathematics
students
1
2
Leelakrishna Reddy & Neela
Dhani Reddy
1
University of Johannesburg,
2
Edenglen High School, South
Africa
Venue: Matomena 1
Life Science Education
Chair: Gherda Ferreira
Professional development of science
teachers: The A-Team hybrid ecology
of learning practice.
Erica Pretorius, Josef De Beer &
Geoffrey Lautenbach
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
The interconnectedness between
well-being and the environment
Elza Venter & Gherda Ferreira
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Teachers at primary schools
concentrate on life sciences and do
not teach periodic table …” exploring
the philosophy of periodic tables
teaching in some of the Vhembe
district schools
Awelani Mudau
University of South Africa, South
Africa
An investigation into student
performance in first year biology
Janice Williamson, Estherna Pretorius
& Melanie Jacobs
University of Johannesburg
South Africa
Venue: Matomena 2
IT Education
Chair: Leila Goosen
Bridging the gap for IT students:
Action Resaerch and Design
Science Research as research
approaches for life-long learners
Romeo Botes & Roelien de
Goede
North West University, South
Africa
Toward An Authentic Set Of
Programming Strategies For
Teaching-And-Learning
Computer Programming
Jacqui Chetty
University of Johannesburg,
South Africa
Developing Students’ MetaSchemas of Computer
Architecture Concepts by Using
Simulations as Cognitive Tools
Alfred Mutanga
University of Venda, South
Africa
Venue: Matomena 3
Physics Education
Chair: Jeanne Kriek
Investigating Resistance to Active
Learning in a High School Physics
Classroom
Carel Loubser & Kevin Kraushar
University of South Africa, South
Africa
First year physics students’ abilities
and difficulties in solving kinematics
problems in various contexts.
Annalize Ferreira, Miriam Lemmer
& Wilma Breytenbach
North-West University, South Africa
Students’ Response States in
Energy and Momentum Concepts
Bekele Gashe Dega & Nadaraj
Govender
University Of KwaZulu-Natal, South
Africa
The state of using innovative
teaching for E-Learning in some
rural schools in Limpopo, South
Africa
The impact of knowledge building
theory on preservice students'
understanding of the concept
speed
Moses Makgato
Tshwane University of
Technology, South Africa
Mphiriseni Khwanda
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
13h00 - 14h00: Lunch (Restaurant)
Venue: Main hall
Mathematics education
Chair: Gerrit Stols
Mathematics student-teachers’
experiences of mentoring at a
teaching school in South Africa
14h0014h30
Erica Spangenberg
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Mathematical reasoning levels of
first year mathematics students at
nwu, potchefstroom campus
14h3015h00
15h0015h30
15h3016h00
Venue: Matomena 1
Life Science Education
Chair: Johan Dreyer
The impact of Environmental
Education on some Grade 12
learners: The case of Mkhondo
village
SiKhulile Msezane & Awelani Mudau
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Applying an ecological footprint
calculation: Theory to practise
1
1
North-West University, South Africa
Carel Loubser, Johann Dreyer &
2
Patricia Leme
1
University of South Africa, South
Africa
2
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Is it about content strands or
relevant content: preparing
mathematics teacher
“Bungee jumping” with pre-service
student teachers: Developing Life
Sciences student teachers’ PCK
Sylvia Ramaligela, Andile Mji &
Ugorji Ogbonnaya
Tshwane University of Technology,
South Africa
Grizelda van Wyk & Josef De Beer
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Enhancing Students’ learning of
Latitude and Longitude through
Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)
in Nigeria Secondary Schools.
Biology Laboratory practical
Assessment Methods used by
Ethiopian Universities
Mariette Hitge, Trudie Benade &
Sonica Froneman
C.A. Akintade1; U.I. Ogbonnaya2 &
L.D Mogari1
1Institute of Science and Technology
Education, University of South Africa
2Tshwane University of Technology,
Getachew Fetahi Gobaw
& Harrison Atagana
Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
Univesity of South Africa
Venue: Matomena 2
Science Education
Chair: Chuks Ochonogor
Conceptual implications of submicroscopic representations of
basic chemical concepts: Novice
Physical Science learners` Views.
Gift M. Nyanhi & Chukunoye
Enunuwe Ochonogor
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Influence of peer collaboration on
junior secondary school students’
achievement in basic science and
technology.
Emmanuel J Ohize &
Samuel A Owodunni
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Nigeria
Effect of Delivery Models of
Specialist and Generalist and
Gender on Achievement of Primary
School Pupils in Elementary Science
Mukaila Alani Olalekan Sotayo,
Gafar Adesupo Busari & Nathaniel
Ayodeji Omilani
Federal College Of Education,
Nigeria
How does science teachers’
understanding of their own
learning style influence the
teaching and learning of their
students? A case study from South
Africa
Bongani Bantwini
Human Sciences Research Council
South Africa
Venue: Matomena 3
Chemistry/Science Education
Chair: Esther Kibuka-Sebitosi
Impacts from using OER in an
intervention to capacitate Natural
science teachers teaching the “Earth
and Beyond” strand in South African
schools.
Johann Dreyer
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Effects of students’ chemical
concept understanding level, on
their achievement in biochemical
topics
1
2
GRACE O. Ikhifa & Chukunoye
Enunuwe Ochonogor
1
College of Education, Nigeria
2
University of South Africa, South
Africa
The impact of cooperatively using
ball and stick models in
stereochemistry topic on students’
achievement and visualization
2
Ayalew Temesgen & Chukunoye
Enunuwe Ochonogor
University of South Africa
Towards Effective Teaching and
Meaningful Learning: Education for
sustainable development
Esther Kibuka-Sebitosi
Institute for African Renaissance
studies UNISA
16h0016h30
Factors attributed to poor
performance in Grade 9
mathematics learners. Secondary
analysis of Annual National
Assessments (ANA).
Effect Of Computer Assissted
Instruction With Animation On
Achievement Of Students’ Of College
Of Education, Minna In Quantum
Physics
1
Yeyisani Makhubele &Kakoma
Luneta
University of Johannesburg, SA
2
Celina shitnan Gana & Barnabas c.
Madu
1
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Nigeria
2
University of Nigeria, Nigeria
The Interactive Effect Of Outdoor
Activities And School Location On
Senior Secondary Students’
Environmental Problem Solving
Skills In Biology
Enhancing Performance Objectives
Of National Diploma Mechanical
Engineering Curriculum In Nigerian
Polytechnics For Meaningful
Learning
Omolola Oloyede & Olayemi Asaaju
University of Ibadan
Nigeria
Bernard Numgwo Atsumbe, Yakubu
Ibrahim Umar, & Abdulmajeed Bukar
Hamza
Federal University of Technology,
Nigeria
18h00 - 20h00: Dinner
21 October 2014 (Tuesday)
07h45 - 08h30: Breakfast (Restaurant)
08h30-10h00: Plenary session 2
Prof Stamatis Vokos
Title: Developing, validating and measuring Content Knowledge for Teaching: an example from physics
Venue: Main Hall  Chair: Prof Jeanne Kriek.
10h00 – 10h30 Official photo of conference
10h30 - 11h00: Tea (dining hall)
11h0011h30
11h3012h00
12h0012h30
Venue: Main hall
Mathematics Education
Chair: Nosisi Feza
Venue: Matomena 1
ICT/Technology in Education
Chair: Leila Goosen
Venue: Matomena 2
Science education
Chair: Josef de Beer
Venue Matomena 3
Physics & Science Education
Chair: Mpirisini Khwanda
Teacher Code Switching: A call for
the development of Mathematics
registers in indigenous languages
Towards monitoring the use of
Information and Communication
Technology in Inspired Science,
Engineering and Technology
Community Engagement
What is the effect of test- and
exam-wrappers on students’ selfdirected learning skills?
The effect of use of computer
simulations on acquisition of skills
1
2
Sam Kaheru & Jeanne Kriek
Clemence Chikiwa & Marc Schafer
Rhodes University, South Africa
An exploration of the foundational
provision model in first year
Mathematics in Science and
Engineering programmes.
Dianne Schubert & Melanie Jacobs
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Mathematics teachers’ attitudes
towards the subject: The influence
of gender, age and teaching
Patricia Gouws, Keshnee
Padayachee,
& Elmarie Kritzinger
University of South Africa, South
Afica
Using a scriptable game-engine to
teach intelligent agent artificial
intelligence according to objectorientated teaching principles
Malan den Heijer & Roelien de
Goede
North-West University, South
Africa
Rethinking the learning processes
through the digital lenses
Maria H Du Toit,
Colin E Read
North-West University, South
Africa
1
University of Venda, South Africa
University of South Arica, South
Africa
2
Use of multiple choice questions
in learning, of a first year science
education student, at a
university.
The less than convincing impact of
out-of-school time extra tuition in
Mathematics and Physical Science
on achievement.
Hettie Terblanche
Tshwane University of
Technology, South Africa.
Paul Hobden
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South
Africa
Exploring the use of improvised
physical resources in the
implementation of inquiry-based
Patterns of Variation and Change in
Students’ Ways of Understanding
Foundational Concepts in Quantum
experience
Gerrie J Jacobs & Erica Spangenberg
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
12h3013h00
Motswedi John Badimo &
Mmankoko Ziphrorah Ramorola
North West Department of
Education, South Africa
University of South Africa, South
Africa
science teaching and learning in
grade 9 Natural Sciences
Khudakwashe Mamutse & Umesh
Ramnarain
University of Johannesburg,
South Africa
Teachers and learners’ perceptions
about teacher-outsourcing as a
complimentary strategy in Grade 12
Mathematics classrooms
Student Competency Amongst
First Years Learning Computer
Programming: Expect The
Unexpected?
Professional Development of
Mathematics Educators for Open
and Distance Learning Through
Effective Collaboration
Sello Makgakga & Sepeng Percy
Univeristy of South Africa and North
West University, South Africa
Jacqui Chetty
University of Johannesburg, SA
Patrick Neva Bosan
Kaduna state college of
education, Nigeria
13h00 - 14h00: Lunch (Restaurant)
Mechanics: The Cases of Matter
Waves and the Uncertainty
Principle
1
2
Mengesha Ejigu , Jeanne Kriek &
1
Baylie Damptie
1
Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
2
University of South Arica, South
Africa
Towards a theory of behaviour of elearning champions in mature
institutions
Max Braun, Catherine Beukes
University of Pretoria
14h0014h30
14h3015h00
15h0015h30
Venue: Main hall
Mathematics Education
Chair: Mapula Ngoepe
The effectiveness of a dualintervention strategy for
Mathematical Literacy learners
towards selected undergraduate
studies: Initial findings and
implications
1
2
Wendy Baumgartner, Erica
2
Spangenberg & Gerrie Jacobs
1
2
Monash South Africa, University of
Johannesburg, SA
A reflection on the teaching
practices of a mathematics teacher:
Implications for professional
development
Mapula G Ngoepe
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Venue Matomena 1
ICT/Technology in Education
Chair: Keshnee Padayachee
Towards Effective Teaching and
Meaningful Learning to Address the
Challenges of ICT Education in an
Open and Distance Learning Context
Leila Goosen
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Effective mitigation strategies for
alleviating computer threats in public
schools
Mmankoko Ramorola, University of
South Africa
South Africa
Using indigenous materials and
artefacts in the teaching and
learning of Geometry
Enactment of Technology education
after 15 years of its institution: case
of first year Technology student.
Zingiswa MM Jojo
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Sylvia Ramaligela
Tshwane University of Technology
South Africa
Venue: Matomena 3
Science Education
Chair: Umesh Ramnarian
Exploring teacher use of
newspaper articles in promoting a
humanistic perspective in science
Beauty Moleki & Umesh Ramnarain
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
A pilot study on the use of an
analytical framework for a
representation of the nature of
science (NOS) in a Grade 9 Natural
Sciences textbook
Tarisai Chanetsa & Umesh
Ramnarain
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Intergration of indigenous
knowledge in the teaching of
biotechnology concepts: an
investigation in the Gert Sibande
District
Susan Ndlovu, Harrison Atiagana
University of South Africa, SA
16h00 - 18h00: Time off for self-game-drive in the Kruger National Park
18h30 - 20h30: Gala dinner & cultural interlude (Restaurant/Boma)
Venue: Matomana 2
Science Education
Chair: Abraham Motlhabane
Online science practical work:
How can students do it?
Abraham Motlhabane
University of South Africa,
South Africa
MOOCing for CPTD: The
Teacher as Lifelong Learner
Jacqueline Batchelor &
Geoffrey Lautenbach
University of Johannesburg,
South Africa
Educator perceptions about
the quality and utilization of
textbooks as enabling inputs
in the delivery of quality basic
education
Christiaan Visser, Josef De
Beer & Xenia Kyriacou
UJ, South Africa
22 October 2014 (Wednesday)
07h45 - 08h30: Breakfast (Restaurant)
08h30 - 10h00: Plenary Session 3
Prof. Liliana Mammino
Title: The first year general chemistry course; great challenges and great potentialities
Venue: Main Hall  Chair: Dr Chuks Ochonogor
10h00 - 10h30: Tea (dining hall)
10h3011h30
Venue: Main hall
Mathematics Education
Chair: Ronel Paulsen
The relationship between teachers
instructional practices and their
learners level of geometry
Sonja van Putten, Gerrit Stols and
Cheryl Bleaker
University of Pretoria
Theopista Mukasa-Lwanga &
Leila Goosen
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Facilitating Students’ Mathematical
Reasoning
11h0011h30
11h3012h00
Venue: Matomena 1
ICT/Technology Education
Chair: Mmankolo Ramorola
Using Technology Towards
Effective Teaching and
Meaningful Learning in an Open
and Distance Learning Computing
Context
Hannatjie Vorster & Trudie Benade
North-West University, South Africa
Relationship between learners'
mathematics-related belief systems
and their approaches to non-routine
mathematical problem solving: A case
study of three high schools in Tshwane
Information and communication
technology integration in
classroom teaching: Why South
African educators lack interest?
1
2
Moses Moyo, Kudakwashe
1
Madzima & Hanifa Abdullah
1
University of South Africa, South
Africa
2
University of Venda, South Africa
Improving formative assessment
practices through technology:
what we know from South Africa
George Frempong, Ke Yu,
Venue: Matomena 2
Science Education
Chair: Geoff Lautenbach
Implementing a flexible structure
in undergraduate Science
curricula
Venue: Matomena 3
Science Education
Chair: Sam Kaheru
Developing evaluation assignments
to encourage critical thinking of
first-year Chemistry students
Melanie Jacobs, Deon de Bruin &
Fanus van Tonder
University of Johannesburg,
University of Free State, South
Africa
Colin E Read & Maria H Du Toit
North-West University
South Africa
Developing skills of entering first
year Science students in a science
focused First Year Seminar
The effect of an intervention on the
views of science teachers on the
nature of indigenous knowledge.
Melanie Jacobs,
Estherna Pretorius
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Annelize Cronje, Josef De Beer &
Piet Ankiewicz
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Attitudes of postgraduate
Education students towards
quantitative research matters:
Differences between pre- and
post-course perceptions
Scaffolding Professional
Development of Science Teachers
within a Community of Practice: A
case study
North District (D3), South Africa
12h0012h30
Munyaradzi Chirove
University of South Africa, South Africa
Striving towards excellence in teaching:
implementing a mentorship
programme for novice lecturers of
mathematics
Barbara Posthuma & Lizette Viljoen
Tshwane University of Technology,
South Africa
A Conceptual Framework for
investigating Career Choice in
Mathematics Education
12h3013h00
Sonja van Putten
University of Pretoria
Charlotte Motha, Maglin
Moodley & Matthews
Makgamatha
HSRC, South Africa
“Is the cake worth the candle?”:
Project Work in Statistics
Education
Thea Corbett
University of Pretoria
South Africa
Gerrie J Jacobs, Geoff Lautenbach
& Jacqueline Batchelor
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Science education: building on a
good foundation
Elsie Carolyn Ann Kok, Josef De
Beer & Elbie Henning
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
An Investigation of the sources of
environmental information of
South African Secondary school
students and teachers in a coal
mining vicinity
Adejoke Christianah Olufemi,
Andile Mji & MS Mukhola
Tshwane University of
Technology, South Africa
13h00 - 14h00: Lunch (Restaurant)
Professional Development workshop
Venue: Main Hall
Chair: Harrison Atagana
14h0016h00
PAPER/EXAM REVIEW
Prof Bill Kyle, Gilbert Onwu, Gerrit Stols,
Nosisi Feza
18h00 - 19:00: Dinner (Restaurant) & 19h00 - 20h00: Sunset Game Drive
Andonis Tony Antoniou, Josef De
Beer & Umesh Ramnarain
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
The awareness, perceptions and
experiences of Grade 9 Natural
Sciences teachers of the role of
learners’ socio-cultural background
in teaching and learning
Lydia Mavuru & Umesh Ramnarain
University of Johannesburg, , South
Africa
Teachers' understanding of and
response to curriculum policy
implementation in schools.
Hlanganani M Maluleke & Abraham
T. Motlhabane
University of South, South Africa
23 October 2014 (Thursday)
07h45 - 08h30: Breakfast (Restaurant)
08h30 - 10h00: Plenary Session 4
Prof Bill Kyle
Topic: The World Needs More Education for Sustainable Development
Venue: Main Hall – Chair: Prof Harrison Atagana
10h00 - 10h30: Tea (dining hall)
10h3011h00
Venue: Main Hall
Workshops
Chair: David Mogari
An Investigation of grade 11
Learners' errors when
solving Algebraic word
problems in Gauteng, South
Africa.
Venue: Matomena 1
Life Science Education
Chair: Josef de Beer
Using innovative practices to
promote effective teaching and
meaningful learning of Life
Sciences at The Oprah Winfrey
Leadership Academy for Girls.
Folashade Salihu
University of South Africa
Paul Philip Wilton, Josef De Beer &
Jacqueline Batchelor
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
“One size does not fit all”: Support
Structures for Teachers
WORKSHOP: Multilevel
analysis
11h0011h30
Dr George Frempong,
HSRC, South Africa
WORKSHOP: Multilevel
analysis
11h3012h00
Dr George Frempong,
HSRC, South Africa
Lounell White, Josef De Beer &
Umesh Ramnarain
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
The theory of ‘evilution’: Christian
teachers’ and learners’
perspectives on evolution
Francois Naude & Josef De Beer
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Venue: Matomena 2
ICT/ Technology in Education
Chair:Tome Mapotse.
Anyone is daily involved in
Technology Education, but
professional teachers struggle to
teach it
Tomé Awshar Mapotse
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Beginner and Veteran Teacher’s Use
of Technology: Significance of
Technical Mentoring in an ICTEnhanced Classroom
Janet Adegbenro
Mishack T Gumbo
University of South Africa, South
Africa
Pre-service teachers’ attitudes
towards technology use in the
creation of their personal learning
networks
Geoffrey Lautenbach & Jacqueline
Batchelor
University of Johannesburg, SA
Venue: Matomane 3
Science Education
Chair Abraham Motlhabane
Science And Society In The Classroom:
The Time Is Now
Anastasia Buma & Josef De Beer
University of Johannesburg, South
Africa
Educators’ Use of Learners’ Prior
Knowledge on Conceptual
Development of REDOX Reactions:
Implications on Learning Chemistry for
Sustainable Development.
2
Godfrey Marumuru & Chukunoye
Enunuwe Ochonogor
University of South Africa
Two Heads’ As A Classroom Practice
For Improving Students’ ProblemSolving Skills In Basic Science
Olayemi Asaaju & Nafisat Akinsola
University of Ibadan, Nigeria
WORKSHOP: Multilevel
analysis
12h0012h30
Dr George Frempong,
HSRC, South Africa
Developing a multifaceted
theoretical framework that informs
HIV/AIDS knowledge base factors
contributing to high prevalence
rates
Curriculm integration in vocational&
technology education : a tool for
effective teaching and learning
Bernard Numgwo Atsumbe
Nigeria
Kelechi Ifekoya
Mia L. Abrie
University of Pretoria, South Africa
12h3013h00
Official Closing of conference
13h00 - 14h00: Lunch
14h00 - 18h00: Time off for self game-drive in the Kruger National Park
18h00 - 20h00: Dinner
24 October 2014 (Friday)
08h00 - 11h00: Departure