Publication: Contributions of Information Communication Technology Management Practices in Enhancement of Teaching And Learning in Secondary Schools in Rabai District, Kilifi County, Kenya.
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2013-12
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Mount Kenya University
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Abstract
he global advancements in technology have not only enhanced efficacy of various
processes but also ensured effectiveness of the same. The use of Information
Communication Technology in education is one such innovation. Despite the government’s
efforts to expand learning opportunities, facilities and channels of curriculum delivery
through the ICT policy in education, most public schools in Rabai District have not
embraced ICT practices in enhancement of teaching and learning. The main purpose of this
study was to establish the contribution of ICT practices in enhancement of teaching and
learning in secondary schools in Rabai District, Kilifi County. The researcher employed a
descriptive survey design while seeking to assess the extent of ICT practices in teaching in
the secondary schools in Rabai District. The target population comprised of all secondary
schools in Rabai district from which a sample population of five secondary schools which
have integrated ICT in their teaching and learning were selected through random sampling.
Respondents included head teachers, ICT compliant teachers and students who were
randomly selected. Data collection involved use of questionnaires for head teachers, ICT
compliant teachers and students and interview guides for head teachers. These enabled
collection of information that was used to assess the existence of the management strategies
adopted by the school leadership as well as compliance to the stipulated government
policies. The researcher obtained permission from the Ministry of Education through the
National Council for Science and Technology. Prior arrangements were made with the head
teachers and the teachers in the study schools. Data collection procedures involved making
arrangements to have the appropriate number of questionnaires distributed and administered
in the study schools. Participants from the five schools were randomly selected to ensure
equal chances for all. Besides, a well-structured questionnaire was administered to the
participants in an attempt to collect large amounts of information in a short period of time.
The participants in this case included teachers, head teachers and students. The collected
data was edited and errors corrected before subjecting the findings of the study to research
analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Data analysis
involved editing, coding, tabulation and presentation of the results in frequency tables, pie
charts and bar graphs. Based on the results, the study found out that ICT management
practices contributes to enhancement of teaching and learning in secondary schools in Rabai
District, Kilifi County. However, Information Communication Technology resources and
facilities available are not adequate to enhance student learning. Teachers in schools lack
adequate training in management of ICT facilities. The study concludes that ICT plays an
important role in enhancing student learning, thus needs to be fully supported. Schools must
put in place measures that will ensure that teachers receive adequate training that will enable
effective management of ICT practices
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