International Journal of Education and Development using ICT

International Journal of Education and Development using ICT > Vol. 16, No. 1 (2020)

Assessment of Teachers’ Pedagogical Knowledge on the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology in Kwara State, Nigeria

Omotayo Olabo OBIELODAN, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Emiloju Ayodeji OMOJOLA, Nigerian Army University, Biu, Nigeria
Olawale Kazeem TIJANI, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Nathaniel SAMUEL, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract
The study investigated teachers’ pedagogical knowledge of utilization of Information and Communication Technology in Kwara state, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to examine the availability of ICT tools, teachers’ pedagogical knowledge on the utilization of ICT tools, and the frequency of utilization of ICT tools for teaching. In total, 273 out of 333 teachers responded to the questionnaire. Three research questions were raised and answered. Standard deviation and mean scores statistical measures were used to answer research questions1-3.The study revealed that most ICT tools were not available for teaching; the few available ones are not frequently used; while teachers had low pedagogical knowledge of the use ICT tools for teaching. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government and non-governmental organisations should endeavour to procure and distribute relevant Information and Communication Technologies to schools for effective teaching and learning purposes. Also, educational administrators should provide enabling environments within the school setting to aid frequent use of ICT for instruction. Similarly, specialised training should be organised to improve teachers’ pedagogical knowledge of ICT tools for instructional purposes.

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