The general purpose of the study is to examine the attitude and competence level of basic school teachers in teaching ICT in Cape Coast Metropolis. In all 50 schools and 150 teachers were selected for the study. SPSS version 20.0 was the software used for the data analysis. The sampling technique that was used is stratified random sample. Frequency tables, t-test, pie charts, bar chats, mean and standard deviation were also used in presenting the data.
The use of ICT has impacted to some extent on almost every facet of our daily activities. Students of today grow up with an array of technology, both at home and at school. Educators and governments have also devoted huge resources to the provision of technology in the learning environment. Despite the increase in ICT tools in Ghanaian basic schools, some teachers do not use them in their teaching.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- Dedication
- Chapter One: Introduction
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Problem
- Purpose of the Study
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Limitations of the Study
- Definition of Terms
- Chapter Two: Literature Review
- Conceptual Framework
- Theoretical Framework
- The Impact of ICT on Education
- Challenges of ICT Integration in Education
- Teacher Attitudes and Competencies
- ICT integration in Ghana
- Chapter Three: Research Methodology
- Research Design
- Population and Sample
- Sampling Techniques
- Research Instruments
- Data Collection Procedures
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Chapter Four: Presentation and Analysis of Data
- Socio-Demographic Characteristics of the Respondents
- Teachers’ Attitudes towards the Teaching of ICT
- Teachers’ Competence Levels in ICT
- Training Needs and Recommendations
- Chapter Five: Summary, Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations
- Summary of Findings
- Discussion of Findings
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This dissertation explores the attitudes and competence levels of basic school teachers in the teaching of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana. The study aims to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with ICT integration in education, with a focus on teacher preparedness and training needs.
- Teacher attitudes towards ICT integration in education
- Teacher competence levels in various ICT tools and applications
- Challenges faced by teachers in implementing ICT in the classroom
- The impact of teacher training and professional development on ICT integration
- Recommendations for improving teacher attitudes, competencies, and ICT integration in basic schools
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic, providing background information on ICT integration in education. It defines the problem, outlines the purpose and significance of the study, and establishes the scope and limitations of the research.
- Chapter Two: Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature related to ICT integration in education, focusing on relevant theoretical frameworks, teacher attitudes and competencies, and challenges associated with ICT integration. It also explores the context of ICT integration in Ghana.
- Chapter Three: Research Methodology: This chapter details the research design, including the population and sample, sampling techniques, data collection instruments, and data analysis methods used in the study.
- Chapter Four: Presentation and Analysis of Data: This chapter presents and analyzes the collected data, providing insights into the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, their attitudes towards ICT integration, their competence levels in various ICT tools, and their training needs.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this dissertation include ICT integration, teacher attitudes, teacher competencies, training needs, basic education, Ghana, Cape Coast Metropolis.
- Quote paper
- Kwaku Barfi (Author), 2015, Basic school teachers and the teaching of ICT. Attitude and competence level in Cape Coast Metropolis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/906649
