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Title: | TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KIMILILI DISTRICT, BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA |
Authors: | WANJALA, ALICE SUSAN |
Keywords: | TEACHERS ICT PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS BUNGOMA KENYA |
Issue Date: | 4-Feb-2015 |
Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to ascertain the perceptions of teachers on the use of Information
Communications Technology in the administration of public secondary schools in Kimilili
District, Bungoma County, Kenya. The study sought to answer research questions on the
perceptions of teachers regarding the level of availability of ICT facilities, the extent of use of
ICT, effects of using ICT in administration and strategies that could be used to improve the use
of ICT in the administration of public secondary schools. The study intended to benefit the
government, teachers, parents and all relevant stakeholders in the education sector. Literature
related to the subject under study was reviewed accordingly. The study was guided by the
Diffusion of Innovations Theory. The target population was all the twenty-five public secondary
schools, 344 teachers in Kimilili District. The researcher adopted a mixed method research
paradigm where cross-sectional survey and phenomenology were used. Both probability and
non-probability sampling procedures were used to select the sample which comprised twelve
public secondary schools selected through stratified sampling. Head teachers were purposively
selected while teachers were selected through stratified and simple random sampling. The
respondents included 12 head teachers and 160 teachers. The research instruments used in the
study included questionnaires for teachers, interview guide for head teachers, observation guide
and document analysis guide. Quantitative data obtained was summarized for computer analysis
using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0using descriptive statistics such
as mean, standard deviation frequencies and percentages and presented in tables and graphs.
Qualitative data was presented in narrative form. The findings of the study revealed that basic
ICT hardware and software are available in most schools but they are entirely not adequate for
use in performing administrative tasks. Even though the teachers were willing to fully embrace
ICT in administration, its use in administration was limited to very few administrative tasks due
to inadequacy of hardware or absence of relevant software. Strategies on how to improve the use
of ICT in the school administration have been suggested. Recommendations on issues relating to
ICT infrastructure and use have been given. Finally, a number of areas have been suggested for
further research. |
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