Research Article
Challenges for Quality Primary Education in Papua New Guinea—A Case Study
Table 3
Assessment of sources of influence on teacher’s choice and use of materials.
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Source of influence | Frequency of choice and use | | S. no. | | Frequently | Occasionally | Seldom | Never | Total and % |
| | 1 | Behavioural objectives of lesson | 20 (50.0) | 10 (25.0) | 8 (20.0) | 2 (5.0) | 40 (100.0) | | 2 | Availability and accessibility of materials | 18 (45.0) | 14 (35.0) | 5 (12.5) | 3 (7.5) | 40 (100.0) | | 3 | General goals of curriculum | 13 (32.5) | 16 (40.0) | 6 (15.0) | 5 (12.5) | 40 (100.0) | | 4 | Professional training of Teachers | 12 (30.0) | 13 (32.5) | 8 (20.0) | 2 (5.0) | 40 (100.0) | | 5 | Teachers’ intuitive efforts | 13 (32.5) | 14 (35.0) | 6 (15.0) | 7 (17.5) | 40 (100.0) | | 6 | Contents of lessons | 10 (25.0) | 19 (47.5) | 6 (15.0) | 5 (12.5) | 40 (100.0) | | 7 | Learning styles of pupils | 11 (27.5) | 17 (42.5) | 4 (10.0) | 8 (20.0) | 40 (100.0) | | 8 | Analysis of Learning task | 15 (37.5) | 12 (30.0) | 7 (17.5) | 6 (15.0) | 40 (100.0) | | 9 | Information from E.R.C.S. | 14 (35.0) | 18 (45.0) | 5 (12.5) | 3 (7.5) | 40 (100.0) | | 10 | Attributes of Materials | 16 (40.0) | 13 (32.5) | 6 (15.0) | 5 (12.5) | 40 (100.0) |
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Source: survey data.
Note: figures in parentheses are the percentages in relation to total.
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