Empowering Science Teachers: Leveraging Communication Skills to Enhance Primary Science Learning through Digital Platforms

Abstract

The research explores the role of digital technologies in empowering teachers by enhancing their communication skills with students by focusing on teachers’ and students’ interaction using digital platforms. Researchers collected qualitative data via semi-structured interviews from 43 science teachers using a convenient sampling technique to address this objective. Interview results show that digital technology platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom offer significant opportunities for effective communication, allowing teachers to respond promptly to their students via chat or video. Additionally, findings also highlighted that digital tools like as simulations and augmented reality simplify complex scientific concepts in raising deeper engagement. Further study results also highlighted that schools should have proper continuous professional development for teachers to improve their digital communication skills and provide training on utilizing online educational tools effectively. The study results also emphasized that integrating innovative teaching strategies like online forums and interactive activities can improve student engagement. Further study results are anticipated that provide immediate feedback, creating a more efficient learning environment. It is essential to address infrastructure challenges, such as the availability of modern technology and reliable internet, to ensure effective use of digital tools. Finally, the study stresses the need for a balance between digital and face-to-face interactions to maintain personal connections between teachers and students. Based on the above results, it is suggested that schools should increase digital technologies platforms to increase teachers’ communication with their students, which could increase the students’ learning through encouraging an interactive environment that improves student academic performance