Effectiveness in the use of information and communication technology in teaching and learning of christian religious education on students performance in public secondary schools in Bomet county, Kenya
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Date
2017
Authors
Kirui, Gideon Kipkoech
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Poor performance and fluctuation of results in humanities subjects examination
results has been witnessed in Kenya and the rest of the world over the recent past;
this can be partly attributed to how the subjects is taught, negative attitude toward
the subjects and teaching and learning resources used. The purpose of the study was
to investigate the effectiveness in the use of ICT in teaching and learning of CRE on
students performance in Public secondary schools in Bomet County. The factors that
were investigated included: level of accessibility of ICT tools, materials and
equipment, qualification and competency of teachers and students in handling the
ICT resources, frequency of usage of ICT resources and methodology used while
teaching and learning of CRE. The study employed descriptive survey research
design in the study utilizing components of Generic Model that was proposed by
Qiyun Wang, (2008). The data were collected using; questionnaires, and observation
guide. A pilot study was conducted in three public secondary schools, one ESQAC
official and one computer champion. Reliability of the instruments was tested using
test-re-test method and Spearman rank order coefficient was considered which was
0.79.The sample size comprised 21 public secondary schools, with 281 respondents
representing all stakeholders using ICT in public secondary schools in Kenya as
follows; 21 CRE subject teachers, 21 ICT technicians/computer teachers, 21
principals/deputy principals, 4 ESQAC officials, 4 computer champion and 210
students. The quantitative data arrived at were sieved, coded and analyzed through
computer package; Scientific Package for Social Sciences IBM version 21.
Interpretation of findings given was based on the analyzed information with
references made to statistical measures and techniques. The study found the ratio of
ICT to student and teachers population to be 1:45 and 1:5 respectively. The study
also established that ICT is frequently used in schools with adequate ICT tools and
resources. However, those schools that are under equipped have not effectively used
ICT. The study also established that majority of the teachers and learners are
equipped with basic ICT knowledge and competently use ICT and lastly, the study
found that learner-centered methods are used with ICT and they positively impact on
learner performance. The findings of the study provide framework on effectiveness
in the use of ICT. The school administrators, curriculum developers, Teachers
Service Commission and Ministry of Education are likely to benefit from the study
as it provides information on level of effectiveness ICT use.
Description
A research project submitted to the school of education in fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of education, Kenyatta University October, 2017