Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Physics Education Among Senior Secondary School Students in Ahoada, Nigeria
Keywords:
ICT, Physics Education, Senior Secondary School Students, Ahoada, NigeriaAbstract
This research examined the influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the teaching and learning of physics among senior secondary school students in Ahoada, Nigeria. The research used a descriptive survey approach. Stratified random sampling and census sampling methods were used to get 200 students and 12 teachers, respectively. The data collection tool for this research was a questionnaire entitled “Impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Teaching and Learning of Physics Questionnaire (IICTTLPQ).” A reliability coefficient of 0.80 was established for this study. The acquired data were analysed using mean and standard deviation to address the study questions, while a t-test was used to evaluate the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The research indicated a substantial disparity between students and teachers on the influence of ICT on teaching and learning. It was determined that there is no major disparity in the challenges encountered by physics teachers and students in utilising ICT for teaching and learning. It was ultimately determined that there was no substantial difference between instructors' and students' attitudes on the use of ICT. The researchers advised, among other recommendations, that secondary school teachers and students should engage in the utilisation of ICT for teaching and learning. Additionally, ICT resources should be insured to facilitate their replacement in the event of vandalism, ensuring continuous availability for classroom instruction. Furthermore, both government and non-governmental organisations should enhance their efforts through funding to provide well-equipped ICT classrooms.
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