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Examining The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In Enhancing Language Learning and Education: A Critical Analysis
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: English language Education/Language Teaching
Abstract
This study examined the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in enhancing language learning and education in secondary schools in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State. The researcher posed two research questions to guide the study. The study design was descriptive survey design. The sample of the study was 400 students from senior secondary schools in Ihitte/Uboma LGA. Two instruments were used in data collection namely: Availability of ICT Facilities Rating Scales (AICTRS) and PROFOMA Achievement Record for SSII Students (PARS). The instruments were validated by experts in the Language Education Department of Imo State University through a pilot study using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistics. A reliability coefficient of 0.77 was assigned to AICTRS. The PROFOMA was certified by school authorities in the selected senior secondary schools. The research questions were answered by adopting descriptive statistics which implied calculating the pooled mean and standard deviations. The findings of the study was that there were no sufficient ICT facilities in secondary schools in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State and that the academic performance of the students may improve if ICT facilities are used in the teaching and learning of language subjects as English language. The implication of the findings is that massive failures recorded in West African Senior School Certificate Examinations among candidates in English Language could have been as a result of the absence of the use of ICT facilities in the learning process. Based on the findings and implications of the study, the researcher recommended that government should supply sufficient Information and Communication Technology materials to secondary schools in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State.
Keywords
English, Information, Communication, Technology, Learning, Education, Role.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1709297,
author = {Bethel Nnabugwu Uzoma, Chibuikem S. Ohanaka (PhD), Chukwuma-Nwankwo Francisca Ifeoma, Mary Rose I. Eze; Olubukola Abosede Foyewa, Chidiebere k. Duru; Ajali Obiageri Agu},
title = {Examining The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In Enhancing Language Learning and Education: A Critical Analysis},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {1120-1125},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709297.pdf},
abstract = {This study examined the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in enhancing language learning and education in secondary schools in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State. The researcher posed two research questions to guide the study. The study design was descriptive survey design. The sample of the study was 400 students from senior secondary schools in Ihitte/Uboma LGA. Two instruments were used in data collection namely: Availability of ICT Facilities Rating Scales (AICTRS) and PROFOMA Achievement Record for SSII Students (PARS). The instruments were validated by experts in the Language Education Department of Imo State University through a pilot study using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistics. A reliability coefficient of 0.77 was assigned to AICTRS. The PROFOMA was certified by school authorities in the selected senior secondary schools. The research questions were answered by adopting descriptive statistics which implied calculating the pooled mean and standard deviations. The findings of the study was that there were no sufficient ICT facilities in secondary schools in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State and that the academic performance of the students may improve if ICT facilities are used in the teaching and learning of language subjects as English language. The implication of the findings is that massive failures recorded in West African Senior School Certificate Examinations among candidates in English Language could have been as a result of the absence of the use of ICT facilities in the learning process. Based on the findings and implications of the study, the researcher recommended that government should supply sufficient Information and Communication Technology materials to secondary schools in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State.},
keywords = {English, Information, Communication, Technology, Learning, Education, Role.},
month = {June},
}