Teachers’ Readiness for Information and Communication Technology in Teaching of Biology in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Falemu, Funke Aina and Akinwumi, Ibukun Omolara Teachers’ Readiness for Information and Communication Technology in Teaching of Biology in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies, 9 (7). pp. 26-38. ISSN 2059-9056 (Print),2059-9064(Online)

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Abstract

This study investigates the readiness of teachers for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration in the teaching of Biology in secondary schools within Emure Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. The research aims to assess students' performance in Biology, examine the availability and utilization of ICT for teaching Biology, and explore the potential influence of ICT on students' performance. A descriptive survey design was employed, with data collected from 10 Biology teachers and 90 students across five secondary schools in Emure-Ekiti. The research instruments, Information and Technology Equipment Checklist (ITEC) and Biology Performance Inventory (BPI), were used to gather data on ICT availability, utilization, and students' performance in Biology. The study revealed a low level of availability and utilization of ICT facilities in the sampled schools. However, the level of students' performance in Biology was found to be moderate. The findings suggest that the availability and extent of ICT utilization have a significant impact on students' performance in Biology. Recommendations include government intervention to provide ICT facilities in secondary schools, enforcement of ICT utilization through inspectorate departments, and active engagement of Biology teachers in incorporating ICT tools in their teaching methods.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science
Depositing User:	Professor Mark T. Owen
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2024 16:53
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2024 16:53
URI:	https://tudr.org/id/eprint/2616

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