Investigating the Readiness of Pre-Service Teachers toward Information and Communication Technology Integration in Teaching at Federal Universities in Northeastern Nigeria

Haris Salisu Usman¹

1. Science Education Department, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi, Nigeria.

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.10 , Issue.9 , pp.28-35, Sep-2024

Online published on Sep 30, 2024

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Abstract :
This paper investigates the readiness of pre-service teachers towards ICT integration in teaching at federal universities in northeastern Nigeria. The study employed the use of descriptive survey design. The population of the study consists of 7885 pre-service teachers of Federal Universities in northeastern Nigeria. The sample size is 381 pre-service teachers selected across the Federal Universities in northeastern Nigeria using a random sampling procedure. Three Research Questions and Three hypotheses were generated and answered in the study. The instrument for data collection in this study was ICT Attitude, Access and Competency (ICT-AAC). The instrument was validated by four (4) experts who determined the accuracy and suitability of these items. A Cronbach Alfa reliability test was run on the instrument (ICT-AAC) which yielded an internal consistency reliability index of 0.82, 0.88, and 0.73 for clusters A, B, and C respectively, with an overall reliability index of 0.89. The research questions were answered using descriptive statistics and Spearman`s correlation coefficient using SPSS version 25. The findings of the study showed that most of the pre-service teachers have a positive attitude towards ICT integration in teaching. It was also found that pre-service teachers have no Access to most of the ICT facilities. It was further confirmed that the pre-service teachers were Competent in manipulating ICT facilities. The study further indicated a significant relationship between pre-service teachers` Attitudes, Accessibility, and ICT Competency. Finally, several challenges that might hinder the integration of ICT facilities in teaching were found and recommendations were proffered, which include; improvement of pre-service teachers` Access to ICT facilities such as projectors, smart/interactive whiteboards, and the software required for the effective use of the boards. This should be aimed at increasing their Competency in the newly acquired or available facilities and how to integrate them into teaching.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Pre-service Teachers, Readiness, Accessibility, Competency, Attitude & ICT

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