Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Science at the University of Zululand, 2005. / This is a dissertation presented on the development of e-education in KwaZulu-Natal, beginning with the dawn of the e-education process, covering its development and rate of penetration in previously disadvantaged rural, urban and township areas. The study investigates the problem of applying Information Communication Technologies (ICTs1) in education in the context of KwaZulu-Natal. The first part of the study reviews theories and literature relevant to understanding and defining e-education and the nature and scope of e-education worldwide. Subsequent chapters describe the construction of a survey instrument employed to measure and evaluate the extent of e-education in KwaZulu Natal, and the findings of the survey. Penultimate chapters blend the insights gained from this literature review to interpret the results, obtained through the quantitative research methodology, to describe a set of conclusions and recommendations in the context of applying Information Communication Technologies in the formal learning environment in KwaZulu-Natal.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-07-29T15:00:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Saide Issufo.pdf: 1928992 bytes, checksum: c16961043bead9049525125380cfba62 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-11-25 / This dissertation aims to present a research undertook within the Master of Education in Science and Mathematics at the Federal University of Goiás. The research was based on the fact that currently social and cultural changes are witnessed as a result of the possibilities arising from Information and Communication Technology (ICT), particularly within the education system. Given the presence of this language among the students, if the teachers do not incorporate it into their practices they may be denying the dialogue with those who are the reasons for the existence of all educational systems. Therefore, authors such as Moran (1993), Moran, Masetto and Behrens (2000), Kenski (2003, 1996) and Toschi (2005), amongst others, reflect about changes experienced from both students and educators during the teaching and learning processes as a result of impacts of those means. Because the TICS establish strong relationship with the Mathematics, Mathematics teachers should build coherent practices involving the use of ICTs. Inspired by a qualitative approach, the survey was built on case study methodology, using a questionnaire and interview. The study subjects were Mathematics teachers, trainers of Mathematics teachers from Universidade Pedagogica-Mozambique, delegation of Nampula, and the aim was to assess how those actors use the ICTs during their classes. The survey found a lack of clarity of trainers in their conception of ICT, lack of use of software and / or programs that could assist in their professional activities, as well as the inability to exploit the potential that ICTs offer to them. However, participants of the survey believe that the use of technology in training courses can bring about changes in their training and teaching practices of future teachers. Moreover, they show interest in learning how to use ICT. / A presente dissertação tem por objetivo apresentar a pesquisa desenvolvida no âmbito do Mestrado em Educação em Ciências e Matemática da Universidade Federal de Goiás, tendo como base o fato de que na contemporaneidade, tem-se presenciado transformações sociais e culturais decorrentes das possibilidades que surgem em função das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação -TICs-, em particular no sistema educativo. Presentes nas linguagens dos alunos, se o professor não incorporá-las em sua prática, estará negando o diálogo com aqueles que são a razão da existência de todos os sistemas educacionais, e nesse sentido, autores como Moran (1993), Moran, Masetto e Behrens (2000), Kenski (2003, 1996) e Toschi (2005), entre outros, refletem sobre as transformações nos processos de ensino e de aprendizagem que esses meios têm propiciado aos educandos e aos educadores. Nesse contexto, como as TICS estabelecem fortes ligações com a Matemática, os professores de Matemática deverão construir práticas coerentes que envolvam o uso das TICs. Inspirado numa abordagem qualitativa, o estudo de caso foi a metodologia escolhida para a realização da pesquisa, com o emprego de um questionário e de entrevista. Os sujeitos da pesquisa foram os professores de Matemática, formadores de professores de Matemática, da Universidade Pedagógica de Moçambique, delegação de Nampula, e o objetivo foi investigar o uso por estes das TICs nas suas atividades docentes. A pesquisa constatou falta de clareza dos professores formadores nas suas concepções sobre as TICs, o não uso de softwares e/ou programas que poderiam auxiliar nas suas atividades profissionais, bem como a incapacidade de explorar as potencialidades que estas TICs oferecem. No entanto, acreditam que o uso das tecnologias nos cursos de formação pode causar mudanças em sua formação e nas práticas pedagógicas dos futuros professores, e demonstram interesse em aprender a melhor usar as TICs.