Availability and Utilization of ICT Tools in Teaching and Learning of Biology among Senior Secondary Schools in Zaria, Kaduna State

Jibril J., Lawal S. B., Muhammad I.

Abstract


This study examined the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in the teaching and learning of biology among senior secondary school students in Zaria, Kaduna State. The study was guided by three objectives and three corresponding research questions. A survey research design was employed, and data were collected using two structured questionnaires: the Questionnaire on the Availability and Utilization of ICT Tools for Teaching Biology (QAUITTB) for teachers and the Questionnaire on the Availability and Utilization of ICT Tools for Learning Biology (QAUITLB) for students. The instruments demonstrated reliability coefficients of 0.76 and 0.84, respectively. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Findings indicated a significant disparity in the availability of ICT tools for teachers, with desktop/laptop computers being the only commonly accessible resource (mean = 3.94). For students, desktop/laptop computers and smartphones/tablets were widely available (means = 3.64 and 4.01, respectively). However, the overall utilization of ICT tools for biology instruction was found to be low (mean = 2.31). Key barriers to effective ICT utilization included inadequate electricity supply (mean = 3.78), among others. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the Kaduna State Government should invest in the provision of modern, functional ICT facilities to enhance interactive and practical biology learning experiences.


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