An Exploration of the Integration of ICT in Mathematics Lessons in Secondary Schools, Garissa County, Kenya
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Date
2024-01
Authors
Mwaniki, F.M.
Nyamu, F.K
Waititu, M.M
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EdinBurg
Abstract
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has brought
about significant transformations in teaching and learning processes. In a mathematics
classroom, ICT offers unique opportunities to enhance students' engagement, promote critical
thinking, and foster conceptual understanding. This study explores strategies employed by
mathematics teachers in integrating ICT into their lessons. The research design was a
descriptive survey. The study was informed by the Diffusion of Innovations Theory. The target
population consisted of 18 public secondary schools located in Garissa County. A sample of
267 mathematics students was selected using simple random sampling, while purposive
sampling was used to select 18 mathematics teachers and 10 school principals from the ten
selected schools. Data were collected through interviews with school principals, classroom
observations, and surveys given to Mathematics teachers and students. Data were analyzed
using descriptive and inferential statistics. Bar graphs were used to present the results. Findings
revealed that projectors, printers, and smart televisions were the main ICT tools available for
teaching mathematics, while GeoGebra was the most commonly used software by mathematics
teachers. PowerPoint presentations and whiteboard displays were commonly used by teachers
during mathematics lessons. Based on the findings, one conclusion is drawn: the scarcity of
ICT resources hindered effective mathematics instruction. The study recommended the
acquisition of more ICT resources for teaching and learning Mathematics. The study's findings
can inform policymakers and education stakeholders to efficiently utilize ICT in the
mathematics classroom and enhance students' mathematics performance.
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Keywords
ICT Integration, Teaching strategies, Mathematics education, ICT tools and resources, educational technology
Citation
F.M., M. ., F.K , N., & M.M, W. . (2024). AN EXPLORATION OF THE INTEGRATION OF ICT IN MATHEMATICS LESSONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, GARISSA COUNTY, KENYA. Journal of Education, 4(1), 12–22. Retrieved from https://edinburgjournals.org/journals/index.php/journal-of-education/article/view/239