Teachers' Perceptions and Use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning: Kadjimi Circuit, Kavango West, Namibia

Autor/inn/en	Waiganjo, Iyaloo Ndapandula; Paxula, Gabriel
Titel	Teachers' Perceptions and Use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning: Kadjimi Circuit, Kavango West, Namibia
Quelle	(2020), (27 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Teacher Attitudes; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; Secondary School Teachers; Rural Schools; Teaching Methods; Technology Integration; Barriers; Resistance to Change; Access to Computers; Internet; Teacher Role; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Video Technology; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Oriented Programs; Equipment; Technical Support; Time; Technological Literacy; Namibia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Lehrerverhalten; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Rural area; Rural areas; School; Schools; Ländlicher Raum; Schule; Schulen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lehrerrolle; Telekommunikationstechnik; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computerprogramm; Zeit; Technisches Wissen
Abstract	The purpose of the study was to describe teachers' perceptions on the use of technology in teaching and learning, teachers who are teaching at the secondary level in rural area schools of Namibia. This research used a qualitative case study research design to describe secondary school teachers' viewpoints on the use of technology and, their perceptions towards its use in their teaching and learning. The researcher used haphazard sampling method to select a sample of 24 secondary teachers and a focus group discussion was used to gather data. The study described the 'how' and 'why' teachers used different types of technology in their teaching, as well as challenge that hinders them from integrating technology in their teaching and learning. The study stipulated that the majority of the participants used computers in their teaching, because of its multi-functioning aspects and they use technology to save them time. The study also found out that there are challenges such as lack of skills, Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools, cell phone usage stigma, just to mention a few. The study shows evident that most teachers have the right attitudes and positive perceptions on the meaningful use of ICT in teaching and learning, therefore they must be encouraged in using ICT to embrace Namibian education sector. The study also indicated that the majority of teacher in school management have no positivity in integrating technology in teaching and they resist to changes. Finally, the study proposed for a proper ICT training that should be implemented the government to equip teachers with necessary digital skills. The study further established that there is a need to provide all schools with adequate internet access to increase the opportunities of teaching and learning at schools. (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01