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PROJECT TOPIC:  THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OBIO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE
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THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OBIO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE

 

ABSTRACT

This study seeks to investigate the use of information technology in teaching English language in secondary schools in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers state . Schools that report the highest levels of student ICT-related skills and experience are often not those with heavy computer course requirements, but rather ones that made use of ICTs on a routine basis throughout the teacher professional development and the teaching and learning process For the purpose of this study, four objectives of study were drawn to guide the study. Relevant literatures and concepts relating to the study were reviewed. To achieve the objectives, the paper uses ex-post facto survey design to explore opinions on “the use of information technology in teaching English language in secondary schools in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers state”. The study applied ex-post-facto survey research design. Random sampling was used to select five secondary schools in Obio/AKpor local government. The sources of data were secondary and primary data. The primary source of Data was collected using a questionnaire instrument titled “the use of information technology in teaching English language in secondary schools in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers state”. Data collected were statistically treated using simple percentages and mean score statistics. Findings from the study revealed that some of the factors that affect the use of ICT in teaching and learning include: teacher motivation and commitment to their students’ learning and to their own development as teachers support from the schools and access to sufficient quantities of technology. The study recommends that the government should endeavor to finance the introduction of ICT into teaching and learning in all secondary schools in Obio/Akpor local government area of Rivers state as it will enhance the academic performance of the students. Based on the findings necessary conclusions were drawn and suggestions for furthers studies made.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENT

 

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1            Background to the study

1.2            Statement of Problem

 

1.3             Aim and Objective of Study  

1.4      Research Questions

1.5      Significance of the Study

CHAPTER TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Conceptual Framework

2.1.1 Concept of ICT

2.1.2 ICT and Academic Learning

2.1.3 ICT and student performance: an enormous lack of organisational change

2.2 Theoretical Framework

2.2.1 Categories of learning theories:

2.2.1.1 Behaviourism Theory

2.2.1.2 Cognitivism Theory

2.2.1.3 Constructivism Theory

2.3 Empirical Review

2.3.1 Factors that Prevent Teachers from Using Technology

2.3.2 Schools as Organisations

2.3.3 Factors that Encourage Teachers to Use Technology

2.4 Summary of Review

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research design

3.2 Area of study

3.3 Population of study

3.4 Instrument for Data collection

3.5 Validity of the Research Instrument

3.6 Method of Data Collection

3.7 Method of Data Analysis

 

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANLYSIS AND PRESENTATION

RESEARCH QUESTION 1

RESEARCH QUESTION 2

RESEARCH QUESTION 3

RESEARCH QUESTION 4

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 CONCLUSIONS

 

5.2            Summary of findings

5.3      Recommendations

5.4      Limitation of the study

5.5      Suggestion for further studies

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