Reginald Gerald Govender
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4052166 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Reginald Gerald Govender |
| NOMBRES | Reginald Gerald |
| APELLIDO | Govender |
| FIRMA | GOVENDER R G |
| AFILIACIONES | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3143-4050 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 6 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 6 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2023 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Lost in translation
This study investigates South African primary school teachers’ experiences with implementing and diffusing the Coding and Robotics (C&R) curriculum. Guided by the question, What are teachers’ current experiences of implementing C&R in primary schools?, the research employed qualitative methods, including collages and focus group discussions with 10 teachers currently teaching C&R. Findings reveal that teachers feel overwhelmed by the curriculum’s…
Beyond the Textbook
Situated in the context of an increasing demand for interactive, student-centred education, this study examines the potential of digital games to enhance students’ application of industrialisation by fostering active learning and critical engagement. This study aimed to explore the views of how a group of pre-service teachers’ (PST’s) engagement with a gamified environment in applying their knowledge about industrialisation in History Education. …
Generative AI governance in higher education
Introduction The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), is reshaping the higher education landscape. Yet, there is limited empirical documentation of how African universities are integrating Gen-AI into teaching, learning, and research. This study presents a case study of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), one of the first African institutions to develop and implement comprehensi…
Online learning
This study reports on the experiences of a group of university students relying on smartphones to access online learning during/post COVID-19. In understanding the effectiveness of smartphones Rogers Diffusion of Innovation theory was consulted. The study took place at a University in Namibia at the Faculty of Education. This study adhered to a mixed methodology approach favoured by the paradigm. One hundred students participated in the study rec…
First-hand user experience
The use of digital media plays a crucial role in education amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Forms of digital media include images, videos, audio recordings, and web pages. Together with the internet, digital media allow for the continuation of education despite the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Owing to the urgency and demand to continue with education, alternative teaching and learning modes are explored. One particular form, video, has resul…
Using Robotics in the Learning of Computer Programming
The understanding of basic constructs in computer programming has always been seen by students as challenging, especially for novice programmers with no prior exposure at the school level. This paper emanates from a larger study and sets out to explore the use of robotics to enhance the learning of computer programming by asking: what are students’ experiences of using robotics when learning to program? Guided by Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycl…
First-hand user experience
The use of digital media plays a crucial role in education amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Forms of digital media include images, videos, audio recordings, and web pages. Together with the internet, digital media allow for the continuation of education despite the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Owing to the urgency and demand to continue with education, alternative teaching and learning modes are explored. One particular form, video, has resul…
Using Robotics in the Learning of Computer Programming
The understanding of basic constructs in computer programming has always been seen by students as challenging, especially for novice programmers with no prior exposure at the school level. This paper emanates from a larger study and sets out to explore the use of robotics to enhance the learning of computer programming by asking: what are students’ experiences of using robotics when learning to program? Guided by Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycl…
First-hand user experience
The use of digital media plays a crucial role in education amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Forms of digital media include images, videos, audio recordings, and web pages. Together with the internet, digital media allow for the continuation of education despite the restrictions imposed by the pandemic. Owing to the urgency and demand to continue with education, alternative teaching and learning modes are explored. One particular form, video, has resul…
Beyond the Textbook
Situated in the context of an increasing demand for interactive, student-centred education, this study examines the potential of digital games to enhance students’ application of industrialisation by fostering active learning and critical engagement. This study aimed to explore the views of how a group of pre-service teachers’ (PST’s) engagement with a gamified environment in applying their knowledge about industrialisation in History Education. …
Generative AI governance in higher education
Introduction The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), is reshaping the higher education landscape. Yet, there is limited empirical documentation of how African universities are integrating Gen-AI into teaching, learning, and research. This study presents a case study of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), one of the first African institutions to develop and implement comprehensi…
Online learning
This study reports on the experiences of a group of university students relying on smartphones to access online learning during/post COVID-19. In understanding the effectiveness of smartphones Rogers Diffusion of Innovation theory was consulted. The study took place at a University in Namibia at the Faculty of Education. This study adhered to a mixed methodology approach favoured by the paradigm. One hundred students participated in the study rec…
Lost in translation
This study investigates South African primary school teachers’ experiences with implementing and diffusing the Coding and Robotics (C&R) curriculum. Guided by the question, What are teachers’ current experiences of implementing C&R in primary schools?, the research employed qualitative methods, including collages and focus group discussions with 10 teachers currently teaching C&R. Findings reveal that teachers feel overwhelmed by the curriculum’s…
Computer Science (3 obras) · Mathematics education (3 obras) · Psychology (3 obras) · Curriculum (2 obras) · Educational Games and Gamification (2 obras) · Educational robotics (2 obras) · Mobile Learning in Education (2 obras) · Robotics (2 obras) · Sociology (2 obras) · Teaching and Learning Programming (2 obras)