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CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
The purpose of teaching is primarily to assist the learner acquire
the type of knowledge and skill that will produce desirable change in
him. This can be actualized if the teaching and learning process
provides the enabling environment for the learner to think critically,
analytically and consequently, be an agent of change. Generally, the
educational system is subdivided into the primary, secondary and
tertiary levels. In some cases, the pre-primary education is an
integral part of the primary level.
The secondary level occupies a critical position in the
educational system. According to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, FRN
(2004, p.18), “secondary education is the education children receive
after primary education and before the tertiary stage”. The broad goals
of secondary education therefore shall be to prepare the individual
for useful living within the society and for higher education.
The role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in
the 21st century education system has been described as vital to
keeping abreast with rapidly changing technologies. The introduction of
information and communication technology into the Nigerian educational
system is very important as it will translate into huge potentials in
terms of positive outcomes. Presently, investments into ICTs in
Nigerian’s educational system have not yielded much when compared to
similar investments made in telecommunication (Atureta, 2011).
The field of education has certainly been affected by the
penetrating influence of ICT worldwide. ICT has made impact on the
quality and quantity of teaching, learning and research in the
institutions using it (Kwacha, 2007). According to Ololube, Ubogu and
Ossai (2007), the introduction of ICT usage, integration and diffusion
has initiated a new age in educational methodologies, thus has
radically changed traditional method of information delivery and usage
patterns in the domain as well as offering contemporary learning
experience for both instructors and learners. ICT has the potential to
accelerate, enrich and deepen skills, motivate and engage students in
learning, helps to relate school experiences to work places, helps to
create economic viability for tomorrow’s workers, contribute to radical
changes in school, strengthens teaching, and provides opportunities
for connection between the school and the world (Davis & Tearle,
1999; Lemke & Coughlin, 1998; cited by Yusuf, 2005).
The rapid growth in Information Communication and Technologies
(ICTs) have brought remarkable changes in the twenty-first century, as
well as affected the demands of modern societies. ICT is becoming
increasingly important in our daily lives and in our educational
system. Therefore, there is a growing demand on educational
institutions to use ICT to teach the skills and knowledge students need
for the 21st century.Information and communication
technology (ICT) has become, within a very short time, one of the basic
building blocks of modern society. Many countries now regard
understanding ICT and mastering the basic skills and concepts of ICT as
part of the core of education, alongside reading, writing and numeracy.
Of all the subjects in the school curriculum and at secondary
level in Nigeria, Geography seems to be the most difficult subject to
teach. Some of the reasons put forward are, the nature of the subject
and the way it is being taught. It is believed that Geography is taught
in a way that discourages open questions, inquiry and active
participation. The effect of this is that the mind and imagination of
students are closed. Adejuyigbe and Majasan (1970) said: the study of
Geography from its inception was through verbal description of
geographic features, which made the study very abstract and quite
uninteresting. Adesida (1985) also revealed that the undue emphasis on
theoretical aspect of Geography to the detriment of scientific and
experiential approach had made the subject very abstract and also
uninteresting. The resultant effect of all the above is that the
subject no longer attracts young scholars due to the dull, uninspiring
and stereotyped approach being adopted. Ajaegbuna (1969) criticized
those who argued that Geography is a dull and difficult subject. He
argued that Geography lessons are often very dull because there is too
much chalk and talk and no enough pupils participation.
Other problems associated with the teaching of Geography in
secondary schools in the country are the low enrolment of students in
the course and the poor method of communication. Students see Geography
as a collection of “dead statements” presented as facts (Ajaegbuna
1969). Not only this, they find Geography concepts confusing and
unfamiliar. The sceptical attitudes of parents and teachers towards the
subject have also constituted a problem. The effect is that students
run away from the subject and all these have culminated in the low
enrolment of students in the subject at the University level in
Nigeria. Balderstone and Lambert (2000) showed that Geography thinking
among individual student in secondary schools is confusing and
inarticulate. Okunrotifa (1970) also showed that students were just
made to learn Geography concepts in the abstract form and were subjected
to too much imagination of geographic features instead of learning
through practical observation. Times Educational Supplement (1961)
showed the expressed mounted pressure advocating for the removal of
Geography from the school curriculum. The blind argument put forward by
this group was that, Geography had no divine right to be part of
educational experience of young people. Other problems identified
include shortage of specialist teachers in the field, non-availability
of relevant instructional materials and textbooks. Roberts (1996) and
Smiths (1997) wrote differently emphasizing the importance of relevant
instructional materials and the need to diversify the strategy for
teaching Geography. Roberts (1996) suggested that teachers should be
discouraged from using didactic method of teaching to a more creative,
experiential learning involving project method and to particularly
encourage the move towards discovery and investigative approaches in
situation well structured by the teacher. Teachers also should be
encouraged to be a guide, a facilitator and to abandon the traditional
expository approach in favour of an active and open learning method.
Smith (1997) also criticizing the teaching strategies employed by most
teachers said: “There are sometimes narrowness in the range of teaching
methods characterized by over long expositions, over-directed style
and discussion mediated by and through the teacher, all of which reduce
opportunities for developing thinking in learners”.
It is the belief that the application of appropriate media in
teaching can help solve the problems faced in the teaching of
Geography. It is a long belief in Educational Technology that
appropriate media are essential for effective teaching and learning.
Ogunmilade (1984) said “Educational technology can help to rectify the
imbalance in the total process of teaching and learning”. Lumsdaine
(1963) said that where information is difficult to explain verbally and
where specific procedure must be performed and the exact
interpretation is needed, the use of technological media will not only
illustrate the instructor’s concept to the learner but also add
emphasis to the essential points. Agun (1982) also opined that
technological media are the most important devices that teachers can use
to enhance the quality of instruction and to diversify teaching.
Arundale (1965) explained that children learn in two-ways, orally and
visually. Many of the students however learn more rapidly when oral
teaching is linked with something they can see, touch or handle.
Arundale explained further that a teacher cannot be certain that
his/her verbal description will convey the correct impression
especially if he/she finds it difficult to compare the things being
described with those things that the students are already familiar
with. He concluded that this difficulty can be removed immediately if
mediate instructional medium is available. Mclendon (1965) was of the
opinion that when used properly, media materials can eject impressions
that heighten interest and facilitate the development of appreciation.
Rapid and vast expansion of various technologies in the teaching and learning of geography throughout the world is evident. Kent emphasized how rapidly, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have developed and been incorporated by educational institutions in the last few decades and will probably develop at the same speed in the coming decades (Kent, 2003: 337-340). Prensky assessed the use of technology in education from a student’s perspective and called the new generation “digital natives,” that is those who were born in a digital age amid technologies including digital games, email, internet, cell phones and many others which are fundamental to their lives. He also called “digital immigrants” those who were not born in the digital world but to some extent have adapted to these technologies. He emphasized the difficulties of teaching such a generation of “digital natives” and underlined the importance of maximizing the adaptation of technologies into education as “digital immigrants” (Prensky, 2001: 1- 2). Van Der Schee stated that although the accessibility of the new technologies in teaching geography has increased and many governments are trying to incorporate them in education, there are still many areas of the globe which do not accept digital literacy (Van Der Schee, 2006: 190).
1.2 Statement of problem
Today, as the educational sector is faced with series of changes and reforms, it is good to reflect on matters concerned with Geography and the dissemination of Geography knowledge and lessons. Numerous teaching strategies have been developed which correspond to the accommodation of students' need and diverse learning method. One of such strategy involves the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Considering the enormous benefits of ICT in teaching Geography in secondary schools, the Nigerian academic institutions still experience some obstacles or hindrances in the effective and efficient use of the ICT resources. Today, ICT acquisition and implementation is facing a lot of problems. This research work is being conducted to expose some of the inhibiting factors that are hindering the impact of ICT in Nigerian academic. Some of the factors hindering the impact of ICT on Nigerian education include the huge capital investment in the purchase of hardware, software and standby generators due to epileptic power supply and the lack of technical know-how are some of the problems encountered.
1.3 Purpose of the study
This study was undertaken majorly to investigate the importance of
introducing ICT in teaching Geography in Senior Secondary Schools.
Specifically, the study intends to:
- Identify teachers’ and students’ perception of the use of ICT in teaching Geography in Secondary Schools.
- Recognize teachers’ and students’ perception of the use of media such as computer system, projectors, video player etc, in teaching Geography; and;
- Evaluate the difference between the use of traditional method of teaching Geography and the use of ICT in teaching Geography.
1.4 Significance of the study
The following objectives are addressed in this study:
- To find out if secondary school Geography teachers are exposed to new technologies; whether or not they are aware of the new technologies and whether these new technologies are also available for teaching Geography in senior secondary schools.
- To investigate the extent of the integration of these new technologies into teaching Geography in senior secondary schools.
- To examine the factors that inhibits teachers from using the new technologies and find out the types of the technology currently in use in teaching Geography in secondary schools.
1.5 Research questions
During the course of the study, the researcher seeks to provide suitable answers to the problem following the questions below:
- What is the impact of ICT in teaching and learning of geography in senior secondary schools?
- Will the introduction of ICT make geography class interesting for senior secondary school students?
- Will the introduction of ICT improve students’ learning and knowledge of geography in senior secondary schools?
1.6 Research hypotheses
The following hypotheses were formulated for the guidance and advancement of the research study:
H0: There is no significant impact of ICT in teaching and
learning of geography in senior
secondary schools.
H1: There is significant impact of ICT in teaching and
learning of geography in senior secondary
schools.
H0: No relationship exists between the introduction of ICT
in teaching geography and students’
interest in geography class.
H1: There is a relationship between the introduction of ICT
in teaching geography and students’ interest
in geography class.
H0: ICT will have no significant effect in improving the students learning and knowledge in geography.
H1: ICT will have significant effect in improving the students learning and knowledge in geography.
1.7 Delimitation of the study
The study was carried out to investigate the effect of information
and communication technology in teaching geography with particular
reference to senior secondary schools in Lagos State. The study is
delimited to the senior secondary schools in Lagos state, Yaba Local
Government Area to be precise. This is because of her representative
nature of all the senior secondary schools in Lagos state, proximity
to the researcher, time and financial constraints.
1.8 Scope of the study
This research work is on the importance of ICT in teaching geography in senior secondary schools in Nigeria using senior secondary schools in Lagos State, Yaba Local Government Area as a case study.
1.9 Definition of terms
Information and Communication Technology (ICT):Although
ICT has several definitions depending on the nature of its use, for
this review ICT (information and communication technology) is used as
an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application,
encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network
hardware and software, satellite systems, as well as the various
services and applications associated with them, such as
videoconferencing and distance learning. We refer to ICT in the
particular context of ICT provision, policy and teacher factors that
variously support teaching, learning and a range of activities in
education.
Geography: This deals with a wide variety of landforms and natural phenomena on earth, it also deals with knowing where places are in order to relate happenings. Geography consists of the study of our planet, its climatic conditions, the various landforms and the different natural occurrences. It encompasses a wide knowledge base and spatial analysis of human and natural phenomena, the exploration of the earth sciences and the relationships between nature and human life.
Education: This is a process by which a society deliberately transmits its cultural heritage through schools, colleges, universities and other institutions. Behaviourist view education as the process of changing the behavioural pattern of people. Behaviour in this sense refers to the way in which we change the learner, his or her thinking, his or her feelings and other overt actions.
Educational Technology: Is a process involving, “a systematic approach to identifying instructional problems and then designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional solutions”
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