Extent of Computerization of Academic Records in Public Secondary School
CHAPTER ONE
Purpose of the Study
The major purpose of the study is to assess the extent of computerization of academic records in public secondary schools in Uyo education zone specifically, the study will assess the computerization of:
- student admission records in secondary schools.
- students’ continuous assessment records in Secondary Schools.
- students’ annual report in Secondary School.
- lesson notes in Secondary Schools.
- scheme of works in Secondary Schools.
- attendance records in Secondary schools, and
- determine the constrains to the computerization of academic records in Secondary Schools.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
The Extent of Computer Usage among Teachers and Students This is the problem which is under study, in other words, the extent of computer usage among primary school teachers and students is the variables which dependents on other to provide the meaning which is significant for education development in Tanzania, without understanding the attitude of primary school’s teachers and students the implementation of ICT (Computer) and education integration will be difficult.
The Attitude of Teachers towards Computer Use
The attitude of teachers towards computer use in primary school education is the independent variable it influences computer attitudes within primary schools and the willingness of school teachers in the sense of responsive or unresponsive on computer usage in primary school. According to the study of Alghazo 2006; Fouzieh, & Gilakjani, (2013) it was found that, relatively few teachers (20%) report feeling well prepared to integrate technology into classroom instruction. Although computers have been put in the classroom, many teachers are still skeptical of the value computers have provided for teaching and learning. Studies indicate that the level of feelings teachers have toward computer use range from euphoria to uncertainty, to hostility and fear
The Attitude of Students towards Computer Integration Another independent variable which influences Computer Attitudes of Primary School Teachers and Students is Teachers and students competences in using computers, their competence if it’s skilled or unskilled in using computers will determine their attitude. Francis-Pelton & Pelton (1996) argued that, although many teachers believe computers are an important component of a student’s education, their lack of knowledge and experience lead to a lack of confidence to attempt to introduce them into their instruction. Gobbo & Girardi, (2001) results showed that both personal theories of teaching and the level of competence with technology play a major role in how teachers implement technology and in their perception of their own and their pupils’ motivation
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
The Extent of Computer Usage among Teachers and Students This is the problem which is under study, in other words, the extent of computer usage among primary school teachers and students is the variables which dependents on other to provide the meaning which is significant for education development in Tanzania, without understanding the attitude of primary school’s teachers and students the implementation of ICT (Computer) and education integration will be difficult.
The Attitude of Teachers towards Computer Use
The attitude of teachers towards computer use in primary school education is the independent variable it influences computer attitudes within primary schools and the willingness of school teachers in the sense of responsive or unresponsive on computer usage in primary school. According to the study of Alghazo 2006; Fouzieh, & Gilakjani, (2013) it was found that, relatively few teachers (20%) report feeling well prepared to integrate technology into classroom instruction. Although computers have been put in the classroom, many teachers are still skeptical of the value computers have provided for teaching and learning. Studies indicate that the level of feelings teachers have toward computer use range from euphoria to uncertainty, to hostility and fear
The Attitude of Students towards Computer Integration Another independent variable which influences Computer Attitudes of Primary School Teachers and Students is Teachers and students competences in using computers, their competence if it’s skilled or unskilled in using computers will determine their attitude. Francis-Pelton & Pelton (1996) argued that, although many teachers believe computers are an important component of a student’s education, their lack of knowledge and experience lead to a lack of confidence to attempt to introduce them into their instruction. Gobbo & Girardi, (2001) results showed that both personal theories of teaching and the level of competence with technology play a major role in how teachers implement technology and in their perception of their own and their pupils’ motivation.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research design
The researcher used descriptive research survey design in building up this project work the choice of this research design was considered appropriate because of its advantages of identifying attributes of a large population from a group of individuals. The design was suitable for the study as the study sought to the extent of computerization of academic records in public secondary school
Sources of data collection
Data were collected from two main sources namely:
Primary source:
These are materials of statistical investigation which were collected by the research for a particular purpose. They can be obtained through a survey, observation questionnaire or as experiment; the researcher has adopted the questionnaire method for this study.
Secondary source:
These are data from textbook Journal handset etc. they arise as byproducts of the same other purposes. Example administration, various other unpublished works and write ups were also used.
Population of the study
Population of a study is a group of persons or aggregate items, things the researcher is interested in getting information the extent of computerization of academic records in public secondary school. 200 staffs of selected secondary schools in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state was selected randomly by the researcher as the population of the study.
CHAPTER FOUR
PRESENTATION ANALYSIS INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Introduction
Efforts will be made at this stage to present, analyze and interpret the data collected during the field survey. This presentation will be based on the responses from the completed questionnaires. The result of this exercise will be summarized in tabular forms for easy references and analysis. It will also show answers to questions relating to the research questions for this research study. The researcher employed simple percentage in the analysis.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain extent of computerization of academic records in public secondary schools. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of computerization of academic records in public secondary schools.
Summary
This study was on extent of computerization of academic records in public secondary schools. Seven objectives were raised which included: student admission records in secondary schools, students’ continuous assessment records in Secondary Schools, students’ annual report in Secondary School, lesson notes in Secondary Schools, scheme of works in Secondary Schools, attendance records in Secondary schools, and determine the constrains to the computerization of academic records in Secondary Schools. In line with these objectives, two research hypotheses were formulated and two null hypotheses were posited. The total population for the study is 200 staffs of selected secondary schools in Uyo. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. A total of 133 respondents made principals, vice principals adm, teachers and junior staff were used for the study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies
Conclusion
Nonetheless, the study also concluded, computer enhance academic works in primary schools as well as improving the lesson plans, promotes independent learning for students and inspire teaching practices for teachers while for students it was concluded that, it expands academic knowledge, assist in searching for academic materials, understanding of the learning materials and promotes independent learning for students but also may lead children to obscene materials such as pornography. Again, the study concluded that, teachers in primary schools are very skilled in using computers, lack of trainings facilitates unskilled teachers in computer technology, incompetence of teachers is the result of inappropriate ICT infrastructures with students having poor computer knowledge. However, from student’s perspective it was concluded that, students have enough skills to use computer in technology with their competency coming from home backgrounds, unskilled primary schools teachers in ICT lead to unskilled students and poverty reflect lack of student’s competency in using computers, majority of teachers and students access computers at home.
Recommendation
The government through relevant ministries should inspire teachers to be willing on adopting the application of computer as a significant equipment for delivering academic materials to students easily and get rid of old means of using hard copy and black boards, the integration leads to improved academic performance within primary schools.
The ministry of education should prioritize computer subject as amongst the most significant lessons to be taught in primary schools which will improve the attitude of students.
For successful implementation and integration of ICT into teaching and learning, teachers and students have to perceive the technology as better than earlier practices; consistent with their existing values, past experiences and 86 needs; ease to apply, can be experimented with on a limited basis before making a decision to adopt and finally the results of the innovation are visible to others.
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