International Journal of Education and Development using ICT

International Journal of Education and Development using ICT > Vol. 21, No. 2 (2025)

Towards Authentic Digitalised Delivery Learning Modes in Physical Education in Zimbabwean Institutes of Higher Learning

PRINCE CHIMONERO, LECTURER/AUTHOR

Abstract
Pedagogical practices constitute the pinnacle to architectural delivery learning modes in education, globally. This study explored the use of ICT as a critical delivery mode to Physical Education (PE) teaching in selected Tertiary Learning Institutions of Zimbabwe. The Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Framework underpinned this study. The study used a descriptive cohort design anchored on the quantitative approach. A sample of 30 university lecturers and students were chosen for the study. Informed consent was obtained from study participants. Purposive sampling was used to select the study respondents. Cronbach Alpha was used to test reliability of the instruments. Pilot-tested questionnaires were used as data collection tools for the study. Data presentation was performed using frequencies and presented on tables. Emerging findings revealed ICT to be an efficient meta-cognitive tool to authentic PE teaching and learning. The study findings established that an in-depth technologically-oriented pedagogical expertise base is still lacking among PE lecturers, and that theoretical and practical knowledge development gaps that enhance students’ physiological and socio-psychological existed from insufficient ICT pedagogically-oriented approaches. Stimulative ICT-oriented teaching approaches and learning environments are critical in developing students’ meta-cognitive competencies in PE. Theoretical and practical knowledge development gaps for students should be plugged through integration of knowledge-incurring ICT assistive devices during PE lectures. Lecturers need regular upgrading development clinics to boost their ICT technical skill resource bases aligned to existing technologically-oriented teaching modes in Physical Education.

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