ICT in learning process. 4.2 Student Teachers’ and Tutors’ Perceptions about Using ICT in Teaching and Learning The first research question investigated perception of student teachers and tutors about using ICT in teaching and learning in the sellected northern zone government teachers’ colleges. Finding in Table 4.2.1 indicate that, overall student teachers and tutors have positive perceptions about using ICT in the learning and teaching process as indicated by percentages ranging from (27.5%) to (37.5%) for student teachers and (30.0%) to (35.0%) for tutors. Also, findings show that student teachers (43.3%) and tutors (65%) do not prefer traditional way (chalk-board) to learn and teach in the college. Furthermore, both student teachers (64.2%) and tutors (95%) disagree that using ICT to learn is evil. On the other hand student teachers (65%) and tutors (75%) perceive that using ICT can improve performance in teaching and learning. Also, findings indicate that both student teachers (36.7%) and tutors (40%) percieve that using ICT in teaching and learning is demanding in terms of time required to learn new skills. Table 4.1: Student Teachers’ and Tutors’ Perceptions about using ICT in the Teaching and Learning Process Responses (N=140) Perceptions Student Teachers Tutors SA A D SD SA A D SD Freq. (%) Freq .( %) Freq. (%) Freq. (%) Freq. (%) Freq. ( %) Freq. (%) Freq. (%) Using ICT to learn/Teach is difficult 8 (6.7) 25 (20.8) 45 (37.5) 33 (27.5) 2 (10) 2 (10) 6 (30) 7 (35)
I prefer traditional way (chalk-board) to learn/Teach 14 (11.7) 18 (15) 28 (23.3) 52 (43.3) 1 (5) 6 (30) 13 ( 65) Using ICT is evil 6 ( 5) 1 (0.8) 25 (20.8) 77 (64.2) 1 (5) 19 ( 95) I believe ICT can improve performance in teaching and learning 9 (7.5) 10 (8.3) 19 (15.8) 78 (65) 5 (25) 15 ( 75) Demanding in terms of time to learn new skills 34 (28.3) 44 (36.7) 18 (15) 17 (14.2) 3 (15) 8 (40) 1 ( 5) 6 ( 30) Scale: SD=Strongly Disagree, D= Disagree, A=Agree and SA=Strongly Agree Benefits of using ICT in the learning process from student teachers perspective was also investigated and findings presented in Table 4.2.2. Generally, findings show that student teachers in different colleges perceive that there are benefits associated with the use of ICT in the learning process. Specifically, findings show that student teachers from Monduli (Mean = 4.76; SD = 0.435) and Patandi (Mean = 4.77; SD = 0.430) perceive that using ICT in learning improves flexibility in carrying out tasks, ICT use in class motivates the tendency to continue using ICT outside college hours (Patandi: Mean = 4.50; SD = 0.731) and Monduli: Mean = 4.57; SD = 0.728). significantly reduce learning costs (Monduli: Mean = 4.30; SD = 0.988) and Patandi: Mean = 4.33; SD = 0.994). On the other hand, findings indicate that student teachers from Mandaka and Marangu colleges perceive the benefits of using ICT in the learning process as the least. However, majority of student teachers in all the four colleges (i.e. Monduli,
Development of writing skills Opportunities to collaborate on assignments with people outside or inside school RQ No.2 What specific ICT basic knowledge do student teachers have? 3.0 What specific ICT knowledge do you have? A NS D 3.1 I know how to use computer 3.2 I know how to use Smart phone 3.3 I know how to use Tabulate 3.4 I am confident in using MS Word, 3.5 I am confident in using MS Spreadsheet. 3.6 I am confident in using MS PowerPoint 3.7 I find it easy to learn through ICT 3.8 I know how to communicate through LMS, 3.9 I know how to communicate through Email 3.10 I know how to communicate through Facebook 3.11 I know how to find learning resource from the internet 3.12 I have no computer skills, so I find it difficult to use RQ No.3 (a) What kind of physical ICT facilitation do student teachers access to facilitate their learning process and where? (place a tick ( ) on one of the given options) 4.0 What kind of physical equipment is accessible for you as a Student teacher at your college? YES NO 4.1 Personal computers 4.2 Thin-client computers 4.3 Laptop computers 4.5 Smart phones 4.6 Tablets 4.7 Learning Management Systems 4.8 Video conferencing systems 4.9 Digital video cameras 4.10 Interactive whiteboards
4.11 Projection system (b) Challenges of using ICT in learning 5.0 What challenges of using ICT in learning do you face? A NS D 5.1 Limited access to ICT labs 5.2 Un-reliable electricity in the college 5.3 lack of standby generator to back up electricity system 5.4 High scramble for computers use in the college (c) Where do you access ICT for learning 5.0 Where do you access ICT for learning A NS D 5.1 College computer laboratory 5.2 Internet which connects my laptop 5.3 Internet which connects my smart-phones 5.4 Intranet which connects my smart-phones 5.5 Intranet which connects my laptop RQ No.4 (a) What institutional support is available for student teachers in the colleges? 6.0 What institutional support do you get? A NS D 6.1 Regular training on how to use computer so to learn 6.2 Free internet access. 6.3 Technical support 6.4 Pedagogical support 6.5 Incentives/ Prizes for those who use ICT (b) What other support is needed for effective use of ICT in learning 7.0 What other support needed for effective use of ICT in learning A NS D 7.1 Free printing service 7.2 Extend computer lab access time 7.3 Add more computers for students to use 7.4 Use of Learning Management System (LMS) 7.5 Capacity building on ICT use in learning 7.6 Tutors use ICT in their teaching on a regular basis Thank you for your time!
3.8 I find it easy to teach through LMS 3.9 I know how to teach through television 3.10 I know how to communicate through Email 3.11 I know how to communicate through Facebook 3.12 I know how to find learning resource from the internet 3.13 I have no computer skills, so I find it difficult to use RQ No.3(a) What kind of physical ICT facilitation do tutors access to facilitate their teaching process ?. (Place a tick ( ) on one of the given options) 4.0 What kind of physical equipment is accessible for you as a tutor in your college? YES 4.1 Personal computers 4.2 Thin-client computers 4.3 Laptop computers 4.5 Smart phones 4.6 Tablets 4.7 Learning Management Systems 4.8 Video conferencing systems 4.9 Digital video cameras 4.10 Interactive whiteboards 4.11 Projection system (b) Challenges of using ICT in teaching 5.0 What challenges do you face on using ICT in teaching A NS D SD 5.1 Limited access to internet 5.2 Un-reliable electricity in the college 5.3 Lack of standby generator to back up electricity system