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Challenges Facing The Use Of Ict Elements In Teaching Computer Education In Senior Secondary Schools
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METHODOLOGY
This chapter deals on the methods and procedures adopted in carrying out this study. It is discussed under research designs, area of the study, population of the study, sample and sample techniques, research instrument, validation of the instrument, administration and serving of the instrument and method of data analysis.
Research Design
This is a survey research in which ten (10) secondary schools in Awka Metropolis of Anambra state were used. It is a survey research because a few secondary schools were considered as representatives of the secondary schools in Awka. According to Akuezeilo and Agu (2002) survey research is one in which a group of people or items is studied by collecting and analyzing data from a few people considered to be representatives of the entire group.
Area of Study
This study was carried out within Awka metropolis on secondary school teachers of computer science and senior secondary students. Awka is the capital city of Anambra state; it was chosen and used for the study in order to enable the researcher a good comparison with other places the research has been done.
Population of the Study
The accessible population for the study comprises all the secondary school students and computer science teachers in Awka metropolis of Anambra state. The population of teachers is ten (300) and that of students is six thousand five hundred [6,500].
Sample and Sampling Techniques
The sample of the study was made up of two hundred (200) secondary school students and ten (10) computer science teachers drawn from ten (10) randomly selected secondary schools in Awka Metropolis of Anambra State.
These ten (10) secondary schools were selected using simple random sampling technique (balloting without replacement) out of the ten (10) secondary schools used, twenty students were randomly used from each school from SSS1 to SSS3 level making a total of two hundred (200) students. And one computer science teacher was also used from each school making a total of ten (10) teachers.
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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 ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can contribute to universal access to education, equity in education, the delivery of quality learning and teaching, teachers’ professional development and more efficient education management, governance and administration. Organization like UNESCO takes a holistic and comprehensive approach to promoting ICT in education; access and quality are among the main challenges they are addressing. The use of ICT elements in tea ... 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 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---
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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---