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Availability And Utilization Of Computers In Teaching And Learning Of Business Studies
[A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KAJOLA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE]
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By providing answers to the questions propounded and generated by
ACTIONS theory, this study sought to establish the availability and
utilization of computers in teaching and learning of Business Studies in
selected Secondary Schools in Kajola Local Government, Oyo State. For
any technology to be useful to teachers and learners, it should be
available and accessible. Bates (2005) considers cost as a strong
discriminator between technologies, and it is often the first issue
considered by institutional decision-makers. Generally, the technologies
that are easy to use or are user friendly tend to be more accessible to
teachers and learner because they seek them out willingly. Teachers and
learners seek a technology that is versatile with many functions such
as the computer. Under organizational issues, Bates (2005) in Kiarie
(2014) says that we need educational organizations that can exploit the
new technologies to meet the needs of the twenty-first century. Bates
(2005) calls for changes in institutions that would allow new
technologies to be used even if it is to give prestige due to their
novelty. Novel technologies may also create curiosity and bring about
effective learning if used in the classroom.
Emperical Reviews on
Availability and Utilization of Computers in Teachings and Learning of
Business Studies in Secondary Schools
Kiarie (2014) carried out a
study to determine the Availability and Utilization of computers in
teaching and learning of Business Studies in Secondary Schools in
Westlands Distinct, Nairobi county, Kenya. The findings of the study
revealed that computers were available and to a large extent accessible
to teachers and learners in secondary schools of Westlands District,
Nairobi County. However, the study also found out that the computers
available were not sufficient for the teaching learning of both teachers
and learners. The study also concluded that there was minimal usage of
computers mainly because majority of the teachers had no training on the
use of computers to teach. The study recommended that the government of
Kenya is consultation with all stakeholders should review the entire
school curriculum so as to integrate new teaching and learning methods
that allow teachers time to integrate computers in teaching and
learning. Also, teacher training institutions should incorporate actual
hands-on practice with computers and related technologies in teaching
and learning, and that teachers should take the initiative of
developing their teaching skills using emerging technologies such as
computers, smart boards and such related technologies for classroom
teaching.
(Osondo, Indoshi & Ongati (2010) their study
showed that positive attitude toward computers are positively correlated
with teachers’ extent of experience with computer technology. With
familiarity, anxieties and fears towards the use of computers in the
classrooms tend to decrease, and confidence increases for both teachers
and students. The saying that practice makes perfect holds in relation
to the use of computers in schools the confidence a teacher possesses in
using computers together with accessibility of computers could
therefore greatly influence his or her effective implementation of the
technology in the classroom. Positive attitude of teacher toward
computers is widely recognized as a necessary condition for effective
use of all information and communication technology in the classroom of
today.
However, all the previous researches reviewed on
Availability and Utilization of computers in teaching and learning of
Business Studies in Secondary Schools used different locale of different
country. This study was different in the sense that it covered another
locale in another country (that is Kajola Local Government, Oyo State,
Nigeria).
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThe use of computers world over has changed the way we do many things. The integration of computer in teaching and learning has proved to be a worthwhile experiences. This study sought to establish the availability and utilization of computers for teaching and learning Business Studies in public secondary school in Kajola Local Government, Oyo State. The objectives of this research were: (1) To investigate the availability and accessibility of general purpose of computer to teachers and ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX I SECTION ADemographic data of the respondents 1. Gender: Male ( ), Female ( ) 2. Age range: 15-20years old ( ), 21-26years old ( ), 27-32years old ( ), 33years old and above ( ). ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Statement of the Problem Usefulness of computers during teaching
and learning process make the work of teachers easier as it helps in
demysifing complex concepts in different subjects. Computers help
students learn better by enhancing their learning environment and
increasing learning resources. Availability of computers to Business
Studies teachers is the first stage in the successful adoption of
computers in teaching the subject in secondary schools (Kiarie, 2014).
This is ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER THREEMETHODOLOGY This chapter described in detail how data was obtained, processed, analyzed and interpreted so as to answer the researcher’s questions. The sub-sections discussed covered the following area: research design, population of the study, sample and sampling techniques, instrumentation, validity of the instrument, reliability of the instrument, procedure for data collection and method of data analysis. Research Design The study adopted descriptive research ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]CHAPTER FOUR DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS This chapter focuses on the analysis and presentation of results obtained from the data analyzed. One hundred (100) questionnaires titled “Availability and Utilization of Computers in the Teaching and Learning of Business Studies in Public Secondary Schools in Kajola Local Government, Oyo State. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage was used to analyze demographic data and respondents’ responses.Descrip ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS This chapter examined the summary, conclusion and recommendations made from the findings of this study. The findings of this study prepared the basis for the recommendation made so as to provide solutions to making computers available for use to teach and learn Business Studies in Public Secondary Schools in Kajola Local Government, Oyo State. Suggestions made for further studies provided pathways to follow for other researchers to help ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Ministry of
Education (2006). National Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) strategy for education and training June 2006. Nairobi Government
Printers. Ministry of Information and Communication (2006). National
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy. Retrieved on
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http://www.share4der.info/telecontreskb/documents/2651.pdfMurdock,
E. & Desberg, P. (2004). Computers in the Curriculum: Exercise for
integrating technology into instructions. Cal ... Continue reading---
