Teachers’ Perceptions of The Contribution of Information and Communication Technology to The Teaching of Modern Studies, Using an Integrated System, A Case Study of An Urban Secondary School in Tororo District.

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2018-09
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
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The integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) into educational practice continues to be lauded as having the potential to dramatically transform the teaching and learning process. This qualitative study sought to explore teachers’~ perceptions of the contribution of ICT integration to the teaching and learning of Modern Studies at a single~gender urban secondary school (St. Peters’ College Tororo). Four teachers, purposefully selected, were interviewed during the month of March 2018. The views expressed by the teachers were summarized and discussed under six themes. The results showed that teachers generally perceive the integration of ICT as having a positive effect on the delivery of Modern Studies. ICT use was associated with enhanced student interest and motivation and increased student engagement. Teachers also reported increased teacher confidence as ICT use added dynamism to their teaching and aroused greater enthusiasm and excitement. Concerns were expressed about negative consequences that ICT use could have for student learning. For more effective use of ICT in the classroom, it was recommended that teacher training be oriented towards developing skills in pedagogy related to ICT use. In addition, teachers could capitalize on the expertise that exists amongst the digital natives in their classrooms when attempting to integrate technology into their teaching. Key words: Information and communication technology, ICT. embedded ICT, integrated ICT system, enhanced learning. technology~rich learning environments, teaching with technology
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A Research Report Submitted to the College of Education and Open Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Education, Majoring in Mathematics and Economics of Kampala International University.
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Information and Communication Technology, Teaching, Modern Studies, Tororo District.
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