Perception of Grade Ten Learners of Integrated School of Lawa on the Effectiveness of ICT in Science Classes

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Information and Computer Technology (ICT) has been applied successfully in the teaching and learning process for decades now. Proper use of ICT proved to be beneficial in raising the educational quality and can be used for authentic assessments. In this light, the researcher aimed to discover the advantages of using ICT in a particular learning area -Science and how ICT integration in this field of discipline influenced the Grade 10 learners based on their perceptions.

METHODS

Descriptive surveys were chosen as the design of this study; this design had taken into account Qualitative data collection strategies. In this design, interviews were conducted on a sample of people that were chosen to accurately represent the entire population being studied. Everyone that is interviewed was asked the same series of questions, then the responses were organized so as to draw conclusions from them. Interview gave people a voice through the research process itself, hence the method was quite inclusive.

RESULTS

Based on the data obtained from the participants, it indicated that majority believed that ICT encouraged the learners to participate more actively in their Science class. Moreover, they supposed that using technology was the best way to make them understand the lesson easily. The findings showed that they were being productive and cooperative to be part of the lesson because they found ICT in their Science class motivating and interactive.

DISCUSSIONS

With the positive result of the study, the application of ICT integration in a Science class was to be mandatory. ICT should be used daily so as to keep up with the learners' need for something novel and interactive to make them participative and active.