ASSESSMENT OF TEACHERS’ UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR TEACHING OF BASIC SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ONDO STATE
Keywords:
basic science, junior secondary school, technological tools, utilizationAbstract
This study investigated teachers’ utilization of technological tools in the teaching of Basic Science in junior secondary schools in Ondo State. It examined the availability of these tools, the extent of their utilization, and the challenges faced by teachers in utilizing them effectively. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, focusing on all Basic Science teachers in Ondo State. A total of 72 Basic Science teachers were selected through a multistage sampling technique. Three Local Government Areas were randomly chosen from each of the three senatorial districts, followed by the random selection of four public secondary schools from each area. Two Basic Science teachers were then purposively selected from each school. Data were collected using a structured research instrument. Findings revealed limited availability of technological tools (Mean = 2.34) and a very low level of utilization in teaching and learning (Mean = 2.06). Moreover, even when tools were available, teachers encountered significant challenges in their effective use (Mean = 2.85). The study concluded that the integration of technological tools in the teaching and learning of Basic Science in public junior secondary schools in Ondo State remains considerably low.
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