Impact Of Information Technology And Communication Technology (ICT) In Teaching And Learning Basic Science

This study examined the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the learning of Basic Science in primary schools in Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Recognizing the growing importance of ICT in modern education, the study explored its effectiveness in enhancing pupils’ understanding of scientific concepts compared to traditional teaching methods. A quasi-experimental and survey research design was adopted, with a sample of 80 pupils and 20 teachers selected through stratified random sampling from four primary schools. Data were collected using the Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT) and a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using mean, percentages, standard deviation, ANOVA, and t-test at a 0.05 level of significance.

The findings revealed that pupils taught using ICT-based instructional methods performed significantly better than those taught using conventional approaches. ICT tools were also found to improve pupils’ retention and understanding of abstract scientific concepts through interactive and multimedia resources. Additionally, a significant difference was observed between pupils’ and teachers’ perceptions regarding the use of educational technology.

The study concluded that the integration of ICT into Basic Science instruction enhances meaningful learning and academic achievement among primary school pupils. It recommended the adoption of multimedia instructional packages in primary schools, along with improved teacher training and increased investment in technological infrastructure to maximize the benefits of ICT in education.

The main objective of this study was to assess the impact of ICT on the learning of Basic Sciences in Primary Schools in Urueoffong/Oruko Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Specifically, the study sought to;

1. Compare the learning rates of pupils taught with information and communication technology and those taught with traditional methods in primary schools in Urue Offong/Oruko L.G.A.
2. Identify specific educational technologies that most effectively enhance learning ability of pupils in Basic Sciences in primary schools in Urue Offong/Oruko L.G.A.
3. Evaluate the perceptions of pupils and teachers regarding the use of educational technology in Basic Sciences in primary schools in Urue Offong/Oruko L.G.A.

The following questions guided the study;

1. How do learning rates of pupils taught with educational technology compare to those taught with traditional methods?
2. Which educational technologies are most effective in enhancing learning ability of pupils in Basic Sciences?
3. What are the perceptions of pupils and teachers regarding the use of educational technology in Basic Sciences?

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