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ERIC Number: ED609088
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Feb
Pages: 27
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ISSN: EISSN-
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Teachers' Perceptions and Use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning: Kadjimi Circuit, Kavango West, Namibia
Waiganjo, Iyaloo Ndapandula; Paxula, Gabriel
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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.
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Namibia
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