Utilising LEGO® Six Bricks® to Enhance the Pedagogy of Pre-Service Teachers in South Africa
This study explores the potential of LEGO® Six Bricks®, a manipulative educational tool, to enhance the pedagogical skills of third-year pre-service teachers in South Africa. Employing participatory action learning and action research (PALAR), the study involved six third-year pre-service teachers f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan dan Psikologi
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Jurnal Paedagogy |
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| Online Access: | https://e-journal.undikma.ac.id/index.php/pedagogy/article/view/13483 |
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| Summary: | This study explores the potential of LEGO® Six Bricks®, a manipulative educational tool, to enhance the pedagogical skills of third-year pre-service teachers in South Africa. Employing participatory action learning and action research (PALAR), the study involved six third-year pre-service teachers from North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus. Data was generated using LEGO®-voice, reflective journalling and reflective group conversations during and after school-based teaching practice. Data analysis involved thematic content analysis and inductive analysis using ATLAS.ti 23 software These pre-service teachers not only had to reflect on their own perceptions regarding pedagogy and the role that pedagogy plays in being a teacher, but also on how a manipulative can be utilised as a teaching tool. The findings in this study revealed that LEGO® Six Bricks® positively impacted pedagogical approaches despite challenges such as insufficient support from mentor teachers and resource constraints. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on bridging the theory-practice gap in teacher education by integrating innovative, play-based learning tools. |
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| ISSN: | 2355-7761 2722-4627 |