EVALUATION OF SCIENCE TEACHERS’ LITERACY ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA EDUCATION ZONE

Offiah, Francisca C. and Achufusi, Ngozi N.

Department of Science Education

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

ABSTRACT

The study evaluated the level of literacy of Secondary School Science Teachers on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Awka Education zone. Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The sample consisted of 150 science teachers selected from some schools by random sampling. The design was survey and the instrument was questionnaire that was structured on a 5 point rating scale. Analysis of data using mean and standard deviation were used for the research questions, while t-test was used to text the null hypotheses. Results showed that science teachers are minimally aware of the instructional values of ICT, location and qualification did not influence the use of ICT facilities. Based on the findings, recommendations were made that secondary school science teachers should be trained and the awareness of the values of ICT created, to enhance learning and promote students performance.