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Challenges Facing The Use Of Ict Elements In Teaching Computer Education In Senior Secondary Schools
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The significance of the study of any research is usually measured in the area of benefit, usefulness and application of result of the finding or revelation made. This study is important because it will help to identify the challenges facing the use of ICT elements for teaching computer science education in senior secondary school. The beneficiaries of this study will include the government, teachers, students, school management, and administrators and our nation at large.
Through the identified challenges, the government will find grounds to assist in providing necessary training as well as needed ICT elements for use in schools. This study will enable school administrators and management to re-enforce plans towards efficient and improved delivery. It will help teachers to upgrade training towards compliance and competence in the usage of ICT elements. It will enhance the learning, performance and professional proficiency of students. At large, our nation will reap the reward of having standard school system capable of producing globally competent students well taught and able to solve problems facing her ICT sectors.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This project is limited to selected secondary schools in Awka metropolis in Anambra State (Private and Public). This project therefore is set out to investigate on the challenges facing the use of ICT elements for teaching computer science education in senior secondary schools. The number of secondary schools in Awka metropolis used for this study was limited to 10 schools. Both students and computer science teachers were used for the study. There are many aspects of ICT but this study is delimited to ICT elements.
Research Questions
- What are the challenges facing the use of ICT elements in Anambra State Senior Secondary schools.
- To what extent are the ICT elements available for teaching in Anambra Senior State Secondary Schools?
- Are teachers and students in Anambra State Senior Secondary Schools competent with using ICT elements?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The research focuses on challenges facing the use of ICT element in Senior Secondary Schools. It was carried out in Awka metropolis of Anambra State covering over 6,500 students and 300 teachers; a survey research was used in which 10 computer subject teachers and 200 students were adopted from 10 Secondary Schools using simple random sampling technique. Challenges facing the use of ICT element, the extent of availability of ICT elements and the competence of teachers and students in using ICT e ... Continue reading---
QUESTIONNAIRE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]QUESTIONNAIRE ON CHALLENGES FACING THE USE OF ICT ELEMENTS IN TEACHING COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS. For Students (QS) Instruction: Please fill in the blank spaces or thick                        in the boxes provided where appropriate. Section A  Name of school ………………………………………………  Your class ……………………………………………………. Gender:                ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CERTIFICATIONÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â APPROVALÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DEDICATIONÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]The federal government of Nigeria, in the national policy on education (FRN, 2004), recognizes the prominent role of ICT element in teaching learning and has integrated this into education in Nigeria. To actualize this goal, the document states that government will provide basic infrastructure and training at the primary school. At the junior secondary school, computer education has been made a prevocational elective and it’s a vocational elective at the senior secondary school. It is also the ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Research Instruments The instrument used for study was questionnaire. Two (2) research instrument were used, one for students which has a total of 26 items and another for teachers which has a total of 21 items. Both questionnaires have two (2) sections A and B. The questionnaire designed for teachers has four (4) questions on section A and twenty-one (21) items on section B. The questionnaire designed for students has four (4) items on section A and twenty (26) items on the section B. ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]Research Question 3 Are teachers and students in Anambra state senior secondary school competent with using ICT elements?         Table 6.     Students’ responses to their ICT Competences S/N Item X Remarks 17 Our teacher illustrate using computer systems and other ICT elements when teaching the use of ICT 2.46 Disagre ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Recommendations Based on the findings, the researcher recommends that – ICT elements like projects, printers, monitors, system units, etc. should be provided for teaching of computer subject/ICT usage in Anambra state Secondary Schools. The current policy pronouncements are absolute and need to be updated within the dynamic world of computers. Regular in-service training for ICT / computer teachers must be in place that includes basic computer operations, and teaching methodologie ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Al-Ansari, H (2006) – Internet use by the faculty members of Kwait University. The electronic library 24(6); 791 -803.  Aiken, Edmore and Jenson (2002) A survey of Cybercafés in Nsukka Metropolis State, Nigeria. The Electronic library 21(5): 487 -95.  Ashocroft, L, Ani B and WATTS, C. (2005); ICT skills for information Professionals in developing countries; Prospective from a Study of the electronic information Environment in Nigeria.  Brakel, P.A, & Chisenga, J (2008 ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The research focuses on challenges facing the use of ICT element in Senior Secondary Schools. It was carried out in Awka metropolis of Anambra State covering over 6,500 students and 300 teachers; a survey research was used in which 10 computer subject teachers and 200 students were adopted from 10 Secondary Schools using simple random sampling technique. Challenges facing the use of ICT element, the extent of availability of ICT elements and the competence of teachers and students in using ICT e ... Continue reading---