Use of Electronic Resources in Teaching and Learning Physics in Higher Secondary Schools under Pemagatshel District, Bhutan

Abstract

The study explored the use of electronic resources in teaching and learning Physics by teachers and students of Higher Secondary Schools under Pemagatshel Dzongkhag. The study employed mixed methods approach. Survey questionnaires, semi-structured interview and observation check list were employed to collect data from the field. The respondents were selected using non-probability convenience sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Quantitative data was statistically analysed and interpreted using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 and qualitative data was analysed thematically. The key findings suggest that majority of teachers and students were aware of, and utilized e-resources to support teaching and learning Physics. The Khan Academy site was explored the most by both teachers and students. Majority of the students made use of journal articles to complete their Physics project work. The findings of this study concluded that teachers and students have a positive attitude towards the use of e-resources. They perceived the use of e-resources makes Physics lessons interactive and lively.