The Effect of ICT on Teaching and Learning Biology in Mokwa Niger State

ABSTRACT

In the National Policy of Education (2004), emphasis is made on the need for laying a solid or sound basis for scientific effective thinking. This can only be achieved by the use of ICT in teaching and learning process. ICT is paving the way for a new pedagogical approach where students are expected to play a more active role than before. The study examined the effect of ICT on teaching and learning of Biology in Mokwa, Niger State. Four research questions were structured to guide the study. The sample of the study constituted of one hundred and fifty Biology students. In collecting the data, the researcher employed questionnaire as instrument. Simple percentage was used to analyze the data collected from respondents. Major findings revealed that the teachers use ICT facilities during their lessons in order to facilitate fast understanding of Biological concepts. Therefore, it was recommended that biology teachers should motivate the students by using ICT facilities and seminars and workshops should be organized for teachers and students to update their knowledge and skill in the development and use of ICT facilities in order to enhance teaching and learning process.      

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE       ………………………………………………………………..  I 

DEDICATION …………………..…………        ………………………………. …….II

DECLARATION ……………………………………………………....................III

CERTIFICATION ………………………………………………………………..IV      

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ……………………………………………………….V

TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………………...VI

LIST OF TABLES ……………………………………………………………….IX

ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………………………X

CHAPTER ONE

1.0            INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………..1

1.1     Background to the Study  ……………………………………. …………….1

1.2     Statement of the Problem …………………………………………………5

1.3     Purpose of the Study ………………………………………………………..6

1.4     Research Questions ………………………………………... ………………6

1.5     Basic Assumption………. ………………………………………... ………………7

1.6     Scope of the Study …………………………………………………………..7

1.7     Significance of the Study ………………………………………………….7

1.8     Operational Definition of Terms ……………………………………………9

1.9     Abbreviations ……………………………………………………………10

CHAPTER TWO

2.0            REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE …………...……………………11

2.1     Introduction …………………………………………………..……………11

2.2     The Meaning and Communication Technology…………………………11

2.3    History of Information and Communication Technology in .....11

2.4   Availability and Use of ICT Facilities by Teachers……...13

2.5   Importance of ICT to the Teaching and Learning of Biology.…..15

2.6  The Challenges of Using  ICT to Teach and Learn……..………….23

2.7   Summary of Literature Review………………….………………..27

CHAPTER THREE

3.0              Methodology…………………..… …………….…… …33

3.1     Introduction …………………………………………..…..…. … ………...33

3.2     Research Design ……………………………………….………  …………33

3.3     Population of the Study ……………………………….………  ………….34

3.4     Sample Size and Sampling Procedure ………………………..  …………..34

3.5     Instrumentation …………………………………..………… .. …………35

3.6     Validity and Reliability of the Instrument …………….……………………… …………..35

3.7     Data Collection Procedure………………………….………… …………..35

3.8     Method of Data Analysis …………………………………….. …………...36

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0            DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION….. 37

4.1     Introduction ……………………………………………………. …………37

4.2     Analysis of Respondents Personal Data …………………………………………… …………37

4.3        Discussion of Findings …………………………………………. ………...49

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0            SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ……. ………...51

5.1     Introduction ……………………………………………………... ………..51

5.2     Summary of Findings…………… ……………………………………………………51

5.3     Conclusions..............………………………. ……………52

5.4     Recommendations ……………………………………………… ………...52

5.5     Suggestions for Further Research ……………………………… ………...53

               References ………………………………………………..……  …………54

          Appendices …………………………………………………….  …………56