Abstract :

The purpose of the study was to assess the adequacy of the teaching, learning and assessment processes in Design and Technology in selected secondary schools of Kapiri Mposhi district. The mixed research approach was used to collect and analyse data. An embedded research design was used. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 64 Design and Technology learners while interviews were conducted to 10 Design and Technology subject teachers to collect qualitative data. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistical analysis using SPSS. Cross-tabulations were conducted for categorical variables to compare levels of agreement. The weighted mean was calculated to measure overall perceptions on specific questions, with results interpreted based on whether scores fell above or below the weighted mean. Constant comparative method of qualitative data analysis was used to analyse the data from the interviews. The findings of the study established inadequate teaching, learning and assessment in the implementation of the Design and Technology subject in schools due to inadequate workshops, tools, machines, equipment and well trained Design and Technology subject teachers, and reduction of the number of periods for the subject. The study recommended that the Government through the Ministry of Education should increase recruitment efforts to attract qualified teachers with expertise in the Design and Technology subject. The Ministry of Education should procure more tools and machineries for Design and Technology subject. The secondary schools should implement the Design and Technology subject according to the number of periods recommended in the 2013 curriculum framework.

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Keywords :

Adequacy, teaching, learning, assessment, design, technology.

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