xamining Teachers’ attitude toward ICT Integration in Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania: A Case of Dodoma City Council

Abstract

This study focused on examining teachers’ attitude on ICT integration in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Tanzania. The purpose of the study was to examine teachers’ attitude on ICT integration in teaching and learning.  The study employed concurrent parallel research design to collect both qualitative and quantitative data from participants. Five public secondary schools were involved in this study with 80 classroom teachers, five heads of school, five academic teachers and four Ward Education Officers. The study was guided by Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK). Quantitative data were analyzed by a computer programme (SPSS) Version 21 inform of descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed through narrative technique. The finding of this study reveals that teachers had positive attitude on ICT integration in teaching and learning. Teachers agreed that ICT was the best method to facilitate improved teaching and learning in schools. Moreover, the findings show that teachers had insufficient knowledge and skills on using ICT in teaching and learning. The teachers lacked ICT instrument and facilities that enhance teaching and learning process. The study recommends that the government should impart ICT skills to teachers through establishment of sufficient ICT training and professional development. Also, the researcher recommended that the government should cooperate with other stakeholders to provide ICT equipment and facilities to public secondary schools.