A STUDY OF ICT UTILIZATION IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BASIC SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examines perception of teachers and students toward ICT utilization in the teaching and learning of Basic Science in Osun State Junior Secondary schools. The study employed exploratory and explanatory research design. The paper consisted of all Basic Science teachers as well as students in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State. Five Basic Science teachers were interviewed to gain insight into use of ICT in teaching the subject. Additionally, a total number of four hundred students offering Basic Science were randomly selected from 10 schools in the study area. The findings of the study revealed that teachers have positive perception towards ICT utilization in teaching Basic Science in the study area. Similarly, students have positive perception towards the use of ICT resources in learning Basic Science. The finding likewise showed that ICT would aid students' level of assimilation in learning the subject. Finally, the finding revealed three reasons raised by the teachers about why ICT should be integrated into the teaching of Basic Science and Technology in the Schools. The implications for the findings are discussed in the study. The paper concludes that teachers and students offering basic science in the study area have positive perception towards ICT utilization in teaching and learning of basic science. This conclusion stems from the fact that the teachers are well informed about the integration of ICT in the teaching of Basic Science.