**5. Conclusions**

The study was conducted in one district of the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Findings indicate that science teachers are using the case-based learning method, and it is a particularly interesting method as it promotes learning and teaching. Most participants raised the issue of higher-order thinking that enhances the method in terms of scenarios given to learners for problem-solving purposes. Science teachers also mentioned that case study is good for science learning, and it becomes more successful when cooperative learning is applied. The study also revealed that support is needed to strengthen learning and teaching of natural science and motivate teachers to implement the curriculum confidently.

## **5.1 Recommendations**

Science teachers need to work with their colleagues at school and share information with other teachers in their respective districts. They also need to invite science teachers from other provinces to exchange pedagogical content knowledge using online platforms, conducting webinars and sharing views on the effectiveness of applying case-based learning online and apply the following steps when conducting case-based learning:


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### **Acknowledgements**

Our deepest gratitude goes to the education district office and schools that participated in the study.

All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

### **Author contributions**

Conceptualization, Mtsi N. and Kumanda N.; methodology, Mtsi N. and Chiphambo, S.M.; validation, Mtsi N. and Kumanda, N.; formal analysis, Chiphambo S.M.; investigation, Mtsi N; resources, Mtsi, N.; writing—original draft preparation: Mtsi N..; writing—review and editing, Chiphambo S.M. and Kumanda N.

### **Funding**

None.

### **Conflict of interest**

None of the researchers has any conflict of interest, and no gain is expected from this study.

### **Informed consent statement**

Informed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the study.

### **Data availability statement**

The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author. The data are publicly available.

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